The Protector Review (2018–2020): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The Protector worth watching?

It depends — The Protector holds a 55/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and a 61% Celluloid Score. Audiences rate it higher than critics do (72%), which usually means the series works better for viewers already invested in its genre or cast.

Created by Binnur Karaevli, The Protector ran 4 seasons, 32 episodes on Netflix in Turkish, from Turkey. The Protector has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is The Protector about?

An ordinary Istanbul antiques dealer discovers he is the last of an ancient order sworn to defend the city from a cabal of immortals. Netflix’s first Turkish original spins Ottoman history into a fast, fantastical superhero adventure played out across four seasons.

Celluloid verdict: Critics found the mythology thin and the pacing uneven, but as Turkey’s first Netflix original it proved a genuine global curiosity — handsomely shot, unpretentious fun carried by Çağatay Ulusoy’s star presence. The cast is led by Çağatay Ulusoy, Ayça Ayşin Turan, Hazar Ergüçlü, Okan Yalabık.

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

The Protector has 4 seasons, 32 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 4 seasons, 32 episodes, this is a long-haul watch — start it knowing the investment. The series page breaks the 61% Celluloid Score into its four rating inputs plus the separate audience snapshot so you can see exactly where the rating inputs and audience snapshot differ before committing.

Where can I watch The Protector?

The Protector is carried by Netflix, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Netflix 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 The Protector?

If it lands, try Diriliş: Ertuğrul (84%), The Gift (71%), Ethos (87%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all action series, everything from Turkey, or the year it premiered.