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Bodyguard

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20182018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
116K
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POPULARITY
623
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Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
The first season of the British series "Bodyguard," starring Richard Madden, is available to watch on Netflix.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service.A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service.A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
116K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
623
43
  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Richard Madden
    • Sophie Rundle
    • Vincent Franklin
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Richard Madden
    • Sophie Rundle
    • Vincent Franklin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 756User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 14 wins & 28 nominations total

    Episodes7

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    2018

    Videos11

    What to Watch If You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast
    Clip 3:26
    What to Watch If You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast
    "Whiskey Cavalier" Star Lauren Cohan Picks the Next Bond and Binges "Bodyguard"
    Clip 3:27
    "Whiskey Cavalier" Star Lauren Cohan Picks the Next Bond and Binges "Bodyguard"
    Season 1 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:37
    Season 1 Official Trailer
    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 1:06
    Trailer [OV]
    Bodyguard
    Trailer 1:33
    Bodyguard
    Golden Globe-Winner Richard Madden Talks Reuniting With "Bodyguard" Co-Star
    Interview 0:58
    Golden Globe-Winner Richard Madden Talks Reuniting With "Bodyguard" Co-Star
    Get Transported With Katheryn Winnick and Three Shows She Loves
    Video 1:16
    Get Transported With Katheryn Winnick and Three Shows She Loves
    The Musical Biopic and Terrifying Remake Richard Madden Can't Wait to See
    Video 1:13
    The Musical Biopic and Terrifying Remake Richard Madden Can't Wait to See
    Which "Game of Thrones" Cast Member's Couch Would Richard Madden Crash On?
    Video 1:43
    Which "Game of Thrones" Cast Member's Couch Would Richard Madden Crash On?
    Richard Madden on "Bodyguard" and What He Swiped from the "Game of Thrones" Set
    Video 4:27
    Richard Madden on "Bodyguard" and What He Swiped from the "Game of Thrones" Set
    5 Anticipated Fall Premieres, Presented by Destination Canada
    Video 4:24
    5 Anticipated Fall Premieres, Presented by Destination Canada

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    Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden at an event for Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden at an event for Bodyguard (2018)
    Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
    Renée Castle in Bodyguard (2018)
    Renée Castle in Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden, Stephen Samson, and Nina Toussaint-White in Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
    Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
    Matt Stokoe in Bodyguard (2018)
    Sarah Malin, Anjli Mohindra, and Nina Toussaint-White in Bodyguard (2018)

    Top cast

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    Richard Madden
    Richard Madden
    • Davidas David
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Sophie Rundle
    Sophie Rundle
    • Vickyas Vicky
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Vincent Franklin
    Vincent Franklin
    • Mikeas Mike
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Ash Tandon
    Ash Tandon
    • Deepak Sharmaas Deepak Sharma
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Sampsonas Sampson
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Pippa Haywood
    Pippa Haywood
    • Craddockas Craddock
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Stuart Bowman
    Stuart Bowman
    • Hunter-Dunnas Hunter-Dunn
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Richard Riddell
    Richard Riddell
    • Tomas Tom
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Robas Rob
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nicholas Gleaves
    Nicholas Gleaves
    • Rogeras Roger
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nick Robinson
    • Nick Robinsonas Nick Robinson
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nina Toussaint-White
    Nina Toussaint-White
    • Rayburnas Rayburn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Bella Padden
    Bella Padden
    • Ellaas Ella
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Matthew Stagg
    • Charlieas Charlie
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Anjli Mohindra
    Anjli Mohindra
    • Nadiaas Nadia
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Martha Kearney
    • Martha Kearneyas Martha Kearney
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Sophie Raworth
    • Sophie Raworthas Sophie Raworth
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Justin Webb
    • Justin Webbas Justin Webb
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    • Creator
      • Jed Mercurio
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    Richard Madden's "Bodyguard" Is Your Next Obsession

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    Storyline

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    Bodyguard tells the fictional story of David Budd, a heroic but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious and powerful Home Secretary Julia Montague, whose politics stand for everything he despises, Budd finds himself torn between his duty and beliefs. Responsible for her safety, is he actually her biggest threat?
    • london england
    • police
    • conspiration
    • assassination
    • government
    • 31 more
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The series began broadcasting on BBC One on 26 August 2018, achieving the highest viewing figures for a new BBC drama in the multichannel era and the highest BBC viewing figures since 2008.
    • Connections
      Featured in Politics Live: Episode #1.1 (2018)

    User reviews756

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Edge of your seat thriller!
    Bodyguard is deserving of all the awards nominations it got including all the big award shows like Golden Globes, Emmy's, etc. Richard Madden was so good in this that he won the Golden Globe for best lead actor! Bodyguard is a great action thriller that will grab you from the first episode and keep you on the edge of your seat through to the last episode. It was suppose to be a one season limited series but it got such great reviews and great word of mouth from fans of the show that they are now planning on doing another season which is phenomenal news!
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    • May 19, 2020

    FAQ3

    • In the ending, David Budd is seen driving off to a trip with the family and licence plates read SN10 KAH. Camera stays on the scene for a while. Does SNIOKAH as it appears or SN10 KAH have some meaning in the context of the show?
    • Why were the suicide bombers in scene one called ASIAN terrorists when they clearly were not Asian?
    • Why do so many people call David Budd "Skip" or "Skipper"? That seems like a little kid's nickname to me.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Netflix
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bodyguard
    • Filming locations
      • Highgate, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • World Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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