Top 10 Worst Fictional Fathers

Each year when Father's Day rolls around we thank our papas for all they did for us. Some fictional characters were not so lucky. TIME takes a look at the most imperfect patriarchs

3. Darth Vader, Star Wars

Top 10 Fictional Fathers

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As Darth Vader, a half human, half cyborg who relishes his attempts to control the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker was the deadbeat dad. He waited years before entering the lives of his children, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, and when he did, his involvement was mostly as a sinister dark overlord attempting to kill them. So the next time your father cuts off your driving privileges, just be glad he didn't cut off your hand and immediately reveal the paternity-test results.

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