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The Father They Never Knew

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Amnesiac John Miller and his daughter Mia keep a low profile at Sinclair Group until John accidentally provokes Zachary Sinclair. Brutally harassed, John's fate takes a turn when Zachary recognizes a unique charm. The shocking discovery transforms Zachary from bully to bewildered son: his victim is Jonathan, the father he never knew.

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The Father They Never Knew Reviews

★★★★☆3.7·10 reviews

TessTwists

★★★★★·6 months ago

I liked the way The Father They Never Knew uses music to push the bigger scenes.

Sam_Twist

★★★★☆·6 months ago

The Father They Never Knew had me invested even when I questioned the timeline.

SkyeStories

★★★☆☆·6 months ago

The Father They Never Knew works as background drama more than appointment viewing.

TessTwists — ★★★★★

I liked the way The Father They Never Knew uses music to push the bigger scenes.

Sam_Twist — ★★★★☆

The Father They Never Knew had me invested even when I questioned the timeline.

SkyeStories — ★★★☆☆

The Father They Never Knew works as background drama more than appointment viewing.

Sam_NoSpoilers — ★★☆☆☆

The Father They Never Knew has a lot happening, but not enough weight behind it.

Mia_Binge — ★★★★☆

The Father They Never Knew is fun, though I wanted a little more background in a few places.

NoSpoilerNora — ★★★★☆

The Father They Never Knew is a good quick watch, especially if you like direct conflict.

Mia_Drama — ★★★☆☆

I liked parts of The Father They Never Knew, but it did not fully pull me in.

Sam_NextEp — ★★★★★

The Father They Never Knew has a few performances that feel sharper than expected.

Lena_Drama — ★★★★☆

The Father They Never Knew gives just enough to keep the next episode tempting.

screenTimeLiv — ★★★☆☆

I liked the setup of The Father They Never Knew more than the middle.

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