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Bodyguard Review (2018): Is It Worth Watching?

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Essential television — one of the best in its genre.

Where to watch Bodyguard

Platform: BBC

Full scores & availability on the series page.

Is Bodyguard worth watching?

Yes — Bodyguard is worth watching, holding a 95% Critic Score and 88% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 84% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (82), IMDb (8.1/10) and aggregated fan rating (76%).

Created by Jed Mercurio, Bodyguard ran 1 season, 6 episodes on BBC in English, from United Kingdom. Bodyguard has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Bodyguard about?

A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot.

Critics consensus: Mercurio again — a six-hour thriller that pulled the biggest UK drama audience in a decade by refusing to let anyone feel safe. The cast is led by Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Rundle, Gina McKee, Pippa Haywood, among others.

How many seasons of Bodyguard are there, and where do I start?

Bodyguard has 1 season, 6 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 6 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 84% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Bodyguard?

Bodyguard is carried by BBC, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the BBC hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Bodyguard?

If it lands, try Fleabag (92%), Inside No. 9 (89%), Peaky Blinders (89%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all crime series, everything from United Kingdom, or the year it premiered.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Bodyguard?

Catalog platform: BBC.