Simon Black is a character in the television series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency IDW comics.
Biography
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Simon Black had two children, Eddie Black and Farah Black.
Simon Black was Patrick Spring's chief of security, and he as well as his daughter spent a lot of time at the Spring Mansion and knew the family well. When Catherine Spring was murdered Simon took it very hard and never fully recovered.[1]
Simon put Farah into all sorts of classes, advanced placement, when she was young and taught her some himself.[2]
Simon was sick for years.[3]
About a month before Eddie met with a fugitive Farah in Bergsberg, Simon went back again into the hospital; he died at some point during this hospital stay.[4]
In IDW comicsEdit
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CharacterEdit
According to Farah, Simon hated her and always made her feel like a disappointment.[3]
Behind the scenesEdit
- In the 2016 television series, Farah's father is unnamed and only mentioned, never appearing in person. The name "Simon Black" is taken from the IDW comics.
AppearancesEdit
- Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (mentioned only)
- Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency comics: The Salmon of Doubt #4, #5
