# The Protector (2018–2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-protector/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-19

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 63% |
| Critic Score | 55% |
| Audience Score | 72% |
| Metascore | 50/100 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 70% |
| Creator | Binnur Karaevli |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Seasons | 4 (32 episodes) |
| Language | Turkish |
| Country | Turkey |

## Quick answer

The Protector (2018–2020) is a Action, Fantasy, Adventure series created by Binnur Karaevli, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 63% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (55%), audience ratings (72%), Metascore (50/100), IMDb (6.7/10), and fan ratings (70%) across 4 seasons.

## Critics consensus

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.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Çağatay Ulusoy, Ayça Ayşin Turan, Hazar Ergüçlü, Okan Yalabık

## Common questions

**Is The Protector worth watching?**
The Protector holds a 63% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. 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.

**Where can I stream The Protector?**
The Protector streams on Netflix. It ran for 4 seasons (2018–2020).

**Who created The Protector?**
The Protector was created by Binnur Karaevli.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Protector?**
63% — the average of five public sources: critics 55%, audience 72%, Metascore 50/100, IMDb 6.7/10, and fan score 70%.

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