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The Guardian

  • TV Series
  • 2001–2004
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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The Guardian (2001)
The Guardian: Season 1
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Legal DramaWorkplace DramaCrimeDrama

Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick.

  • Creator
    • David Hollander
  • Stars
    • Simon Baker
    • Alan Rosenberg
    • Raphael Sbarge
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,092
    704
    • Creator
      • David Hollander
    • Stars
      • Simon Baker
      • Alan Rosenberg
      • Raphael Sbarge
    • 60User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Simon Baker
    Simon Baker
    • Nick Fallin
    • 2001–2004
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Alvin Masterson
    • 2001–2004
    Raphael Sbarge
    Raphael Sbarge
    • Jake Straka
    • 2001–2004
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Burton Fallin
    • 2001–2004
    Wendy Moniz
    Wendy Moniz
    • Louisa 'Lulu' Archer…
    • 2001–2004
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    Charles Malik Whitfield
    • James Mooney
    • 2001–2003
    Denise Dowse
    Denise Dowse
    • Judge Rebecca Damsen
    • 2001–2004
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Laurie Solt
    • 2001–2004
    Dorothea Harahan
    Dorothea Harahan
    • Gretchen
    • 2002–2004
    AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka
    • Shannon Gressler
    • 2002–2004
    Courtney Stevens
    • Kate Shaw
    • 2002–2004
    Erica Leerhsen
    Erica Leerhsen
    • Amanda Bowles
    • 2001–2002
    Angela Featherstone
    Angela Featherstone
    • Suzanne Pell
    • 2003–2004
    Rod Britt
    Rod Britt
    • Judge Lutz…
    • 2002–2004
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
    • Barbara Ludzinski
    • 2001–2003
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Brian Olson
    • 2002–2003
    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Roy Cantwell
    • 2003–2004
    Vicellous Shannon
    Vicellous Shannon
    • Taliek Allen
    • 2003–2004
    • Creator
      • David Hollander
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    neilmcguigan

    great show

    i don't like most TV drama, but i like this show. it has an edge, has some dark characters, and tackles some heavy issues in an intelligent manner. i especially like how Nick keeps getting into trouble, but is still such a lovable character. Think it'll last for a while.
    masa-ozmec

    gr8

    this show is brilliant. it is so nice to watch something like that on TV. simon baker is a very good actor. it is too bad that he wasn't nominated for emmy at least once. he would really earn that. i haven't seen all seasons yet. today i've seen the first episode of the third season(is that the last season as well?). and the performance of all characters is just amazing. it is too bad, that they don't filming anymore. because the show was actually realistic. and it was nice too watch it every Sunday in the evening. i really thought that they would making it at least few years more. it is really bad and sad because they ended. our TV needs more things like this. that is why i hope that they will make something like that in the near future. the show is just... brilliant
    ajmollo-1

    The Envelope, Please

    Just saw the 2/10 episode about Down's Syndrome. This was the most sensitively written, acted and directed hour of television I have seen in many years. I believe the Academy should recognize the wonderful creative work of this episode when it comes time for Emmy nominations. The program raised difficult issues and didn't offer easy, pat solutions.

    BRAVO! to the cast and director and writers for a job well done.
    fxc2010

    Excellent series, I miss the reruns this summer.

    I really enjoy this series, even in reruns, I just don't understand why it gets so little publicity in the regular season. The acting is so good, Simon Baker and Dabney Coleman...make a statement just by the raising of an eyebrow or a smile. Nick Fallin as played by Baker really is a kpuzzlement!! But as you watch the story develop, even if you think Fallin is using poor judgement, you end up hoping he succeeds to make things right for himself or his client! Such a challanging hour!! Thanks so much, looking forward to the fall season
    mattkratz

    pretty good so far

    This series has potential as a legal drama. The twist is that the main character has been busted for drug use and been sentenced to community service with children, making him look at things from a whole new light. The performances are good, and I like the premise. I might recommend this one if you like Simon Baker and Dabney Coleman.

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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the work of Producer David Hollander's brother, a child advocate lawyer.
    • Quotes

      Nick: My mom-my mom said I will always treat woman better than my father does.

      Lulu: So do you?

      Nick: I don't know, want to find out?

    • Connections
      Featured in CBS Sneak Peek (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      The Empire In My Mind
      Written by Jakob Dylan

      Performed by The Wallflowers

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El guardià
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • David Hollander Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • CBS Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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