# Bodyguard (2018) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/bodyguard-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Jed Mercurio |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, War & Politics, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Bodyguard (2018) is a Crime, Drama, War & Politics, Mystery series created by Jed Mercurio, streaming on BBC. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (95%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (76%) across 1 season.

## 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.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Rundle, Gina McKee, Pippa Haywood, Stuart Bowman, Paul Ready, Ash Tandon

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Bodyguard worth watching?**
Yes — Bodyguard earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 95%, audience 88%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 76%. Mercurio again — a six-hour thriller that pulled the biggest UK drama audience in a decade by refusing to let anyone feel safe.

**Why is Bodyguard so highly rated?**
Bodyguard scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 95%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 76%. Mercurio again — a six-hour thriller that pulled the biggest UK drama audience in a decade by refusing to let anyone feel safe. See the full breakdown on the Bodyguard series page.

**Is Bodyguard on Netflix?**
No — Bodyguard is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Bodyguard come out?**
Bodyguard first aired in 2018 (2018). Created by Jed Mercurio; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Bodyguard are there?**
Bodyguard has 1 season across 6 episodes (2018). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Bodyguard?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Bodyguard’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Bodyguard?**
Bodyguard streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Bodyguard?**
Bodyguard stars Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Rundle, Gina McKee, Pippa Haywood, and others. Created by Jed Mercurio.

**How many episodes are in Bodyguard?**
Bodyguard has 6 episodes across 1 season (2018).

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

**Who created Bodyguard?**
Bodyguard was created by Jed Mercurio. It is a crime, drama, war & politics series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Bodyguard?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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