Which Nathan Fillion Should You Date?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Which Nathan Fillion Should You Date?
Image: Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore

About This Quiz

In a hypothetical universe where every fictional character Nathan Fillion has ever played existed in real life (and simultaneously), which Nathan Fillion would you date? Would you prefer to go out with intrepid "Firefly" Nathan Fillion, or does smarty-pants "Castle" Nathan Fillion make you swoon? Do you dream of being protected by sweet, handsome "Slither" Nathan Fillion? Or does Fillion's hilarious Dogberry in "Much Ado About Nothing" make your heart go pitter-patter?

In this important psychological quiz, we're going to help you settle the age-old question of which Nathan Fillion is right for you. Along the way, we'll interrogate you about how you see your life with Nathan Fillion going. Where shall you dwell? What kind of pies will he bake you? Which brand of conditioner will you massage into his amazing hair?

If you've ever awoken from troubled dreams in the middle of the night, heart pounding, mouth dry, your brain crawling with unanswered questions about which Nathan Fillion you should pursue, this quiz can put an end to your soul-searching. Ready to embark on the Nathan Fillion-themed journey of a lifetime? It's time to pull up a chair, put your phone on mute and play the gorram heck out of this quiz!

What kind of boyfriend are you looking for? Thoughtful, impulsive, saucy or ... ?
I want a smart boyfriend.
I want a witty, inappropriate boyfriend.
I want a brave and daring boyfriend.
I want a macho boyfriend like Gaston.

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Would you consider dating a Nathan Fillion with a kid, or is that a deal-breaker?
I love kids!
Ew, kids are gross.
It's not a deal-breaker but I'm not ready to be a parental figure.
It depends. Will I be expected to speak to the child?

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On a typical day, which Joss Whedon heroine do you dress the most like?
Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams)
Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar)
Inara (Morena Baccarin)
Penny (Felicia Day)

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In your opinion, what's Nathan Fillion's best feature? We realize he has a lot of great features, but can you narrow it down?
He's got keen blue eyes.
He's got a hero's chin.
It can't be anything but his hair!
He's burly AF.

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Would you rather fight evil or date evil?
Fight evil!
Date evil!
Can I date moral ambiguity?
I want to date a secretly evil person.

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In a bleak future where space resembles the Wild West, what do you think your profession would be?
Loyal first mate on a ship
Hardened soldier
Alluring yet brilliant courtesan
Naive mechanic

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Once you become Nathan Fillion's girlfriend, which brand of conditioner will you use on his flowing honey-blonde locks?
Paul Mitchell. Something with lavender.
Fekkai. Probably a shine-boosting formula.
You can't go wrong with classic Herbal Essences.
JĀSÖN is my JĀM.

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Are you addicted to true crime podcasts? If Nathan Fillion gave you the opportunity, do you believe you could effectively solve crimes?
I'm obsessed with "Serial", so yes.
I like true crime podcasts, but would never cooperate with the police.
Who has time to listen to podcasts?
I like true crime podcasts, but don't think Nathan Fillion has the power to make me a detective.

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What's your moral alignment?
Chaotic good
Lawful evil
Neutral good
Neutral evil

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If you were taking Nathan Fillion on a Valentine's Day date, where would you go?
We'd eat spaghetti and use the strands to kiss, like Lady and the Tramp.
We'd careen through the streets on my vintage motorcycle, yelling mean stuff at strangers.
We'd go on an epic road trip involving mistaken identities, unwitting theft, heart-tugging romance and sinister forces beyond our control.
We'd sing karaoke and make out in front of all our frenemies.

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Do you like a guy with an accent? Specifically, which accent would you prefer Nathan Fillion to use when speaking to you?
I'll take my Nathan Fillion sans accent, thank you.
I'd like Nathan Fillion to address me with an Irish accent.
Lead me to a Nathan Fillion with a Southern accent!
I don't care about my man's accent as long as he's played by Nathan Fillion.

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Now that you and Nathan Fillion are a couple, which of his character names do you use as a cute nickname for him?
"Rich"
"The Second"
"Captain Tight Pants"
"The Hammer"

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We all get sad from time to time, especially when we think about how we're not dating Nathan Fillion IRL. What kind of books do you read when you need to forget your troubles?
Agatha Christie novels
R.L. Stine or Shirley Jackson creepers
Sci-fi and fantasy
Comic books

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If you could ask Nathan Fillion to make you any kind of pie, which pie would you pick?
Cherry pie
Key lime pie
Pecan pie
Apple pie

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When it comes to guys, do you prefer intellectually oriented Nathan Fillions, emotionally oriented Nathan Fillions or physically oriented Nathan Fillions?
I'm into smart yet emotional Nathan Fillions.
I prefer Nathan Fillion when he's acting cold and driven.
I like a physically oriented Nathan Fillion.
Again, I don't care about Nathan Fillion's personality that much. He's Nathan Fillion and I love him unconditionally.

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Let's say you get married to Nathan Fillion. What will your house look like?
We'll live in one of those ultra-modern "whoa architecture" houses in Seattle.
We'll have a transitory existence, shifting between scuzzy motel rooms and palatial suites.
We'll live in his rickety but trusty houseboat, sailing from port to port.
We'll have a dope house in the suburbs with five bedrooms and a killer patio.

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Do you have a favorite Nathan Fillion character quote? What is it?
" I really am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?"
"You're angry, frustrated, scared. I like that in a girl."
"Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back!"
"It's curtains for you, Dr. Horrible. Lacy, gently wafting curtains."

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How long would you want your marriage to Nathan Fillion to last?
At least 8 years. I love him and want it to work!
I'm not sure I want to marry him. I want to date first and see what happens.
Forever. Eternity. Or at least, well into the afterlife.
I think he'd make a fun "starter" husband.

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If you and Nathan Fillion were throwing a party together, which of his celebrity friends would you be most excited to meet?
Joss Whedon, of course!
James Marsden
Christina Hendricks
Wil Wheaton

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Be honest: If Nathan Fillion offered to give you a piggy-back ride, would you say yes?
No. That sounds undignified.
No. I don't need to be carried around like a little kid.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
Obviously!

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If you could bring back any '90s clothing trend, which one would you choose?
Dresses with pants
Chokers
Plaid
Layering polo shirts

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What's your favorite "Dr. Horrible" song?
"My Freeze Ray"
"Everything You Ever"
"A Man's Gotta Do"
"Everyone's a Hero"

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Nathan Fillion asks you to pick out his outfit for the day. How do you dress him?
I put Nathan Fillion in a sharp suit.
I make him put on a saucy priest costume.
Leather pants, a little vest and boots.
Some guys look hot wearing just a T-shirt and jeans (guys such as Nathan Fillion).

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Remember "Buffy"? Are you a Buffy, a Willow or a Cordelia?
I'm not any of those; I'm an Anya!
I'm a Buffy. Big-time.
I think I'm a Cordelia? I didn't really watch that show.
I'm a total Willow.

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If Nathan Fillion were to pay you a compliment, what would you want him to say?
"You're so creative, my darling."
"My god, you're intoxicating."
"Your face is utterly unforgettable."
"Wow, you're super charismatic."

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In your opinion, who's the best Oscars host of all time?
Ellen DeGeneres, I guess?
Anne Hathaway & James Franco!
Jon Stewart FTW.
Neil Patrick Harris, duh.

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Is Nathan Fillion attractive because he looks like a young Harrison Ford or because he looks like Jason Bateman?
Because he looks like Jason Bateman!
Because he looks like David Boreanaz?
Because he looks like Harrison Ford!
Because he looks like Rob Gronkowski, I think ...

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Please describe yourself. Are you the cynical, streetwise type, or are you innocent yet wise?
I'm more cynical than a Gen X tech CEO.
I'm so cynical that I make Taylor Swift seem as sincere as Mr. Rogers.
I've been around the block but I'm highly moral (at least, according to my own code).
I'm inexperienced but I'm not stupid, OK?

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Who's your favorite TV writer?
Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon
Andrew Marlowe
Joss Whedon

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Why do you think Nathan Fillion has such perfect hair? Seriously, how does he do it?
I suspect he has a talented stylist.
Maybe he uses dry shampoo.
Blow drying?
It must be genetics.

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