Hercules, as played by Kevin Sorbo.

Regardless of how his character's entire family was murdered by Hera in the first episode of the series, his character almost consistently represents a fantastic male role model. And there were frequent points in the series where they'd give a solid glimpse into what kind of father and husband his character was.

Another solid example would maybe be Jack O'Neill from Stargate. Guilt ridden over his son's death, and eventually managing to start the healing process, the writers made a point of emphasizing just how protective he was of children in a variety of different situations.

(Richard Dean Anderson himself is a good example too, choosing to leave his career behind so he could devote his time to his daughter.)

Jim Gordon as portrayed in Gotham was a solid male role model and father figure. One of Bruce's many mentors after the death of his parents, confidant, protector, and friend.

And Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond is another good example as a solid father figure to Terry, after Terry had lost his own father.

Hercules, as played by Kevin Sorbo.

Regardless of how his character's entire family was murdered by Hera in the first episode of the series, his character almost consistently represents a fantastic male role model. And there were frequent points in the series where they'd give a solid glimpse into what kind of father and husband his character was.

Another solid example would maybe be Jack O'Neill from Stargate. Guilt ridden over his son's death, and eventually managing to start the healing process, the writers made a point of emphasizing just how protective he was towards children in a variety of different situations.

Hells, Richard Dean Anderson himself is a good example, choosing to leave his career behind so he could devote his time to his daughter.

Jim Gordon as portrayed in Gotham was a solid male role model and father figure. One of Bruce's many mentors after the death of his parents, confidant, protector, and friend.

And Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond is another good example as a solid father figure to Terry, after Terry had lost his own father.

Hercules, as played by Kevin Sorbo.

Regardless of how his character's entire family was murdered by Hera in the first episode of the series, his character almost consistently represents a fantastic male role model.

And there were frequent points in the series where they'd give a solid glimpse into what kind of father and husband his character was.

Another solid example would maybe be Jack O'Neill from Stargate. Guilt ridden over his son's death, and eventually managing to start the healing process, the writers made a point of emphasizing just how protective he was towards children in a variety of different situations.

Hells, Richard Dean Anderson himself is a good example, choosing to leave his career behind so he could devote his time to his daughter.