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father figure
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Hally has badly needed a father figure.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Lawrence lauded Segel for his work in the final two episodes of Season 3 as his character struggled with sending his daughter to school and being home, all alone, while also feeling abandoned by his father figure Paul.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Father image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20image. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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