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Bodyguard

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20182018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
121K
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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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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
121K
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POPULARITY
593
85
  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Richard Madden
    • Sophie Rundle
    • Vincent Franklin
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  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Richard Madden
    • Sophie Rundle
    • Vincent Franklin
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    • 769User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 14 wins & 28 nominations total

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    Bodyguard
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    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
    The Musical Biopic and Terrifying Remake Richard Madden Can't Wait to See
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    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?
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    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
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    Richard Madden on "Bodyguard" and What He Swiped from the "Game of Thrones" Set
    5 Anticipated Fall Premieres, Presented by Destination Canada
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    Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden in Bodyguard (2018)
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    Richard Madden
    Richard Madden
    • David
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Sophie Rundle
    Sophie Rundle
    • Vicky Budd
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Vincent Franklin
    Vincent Franklin
    • Mike Travis
    6 episodes6 eps • 2018
    Ash Tandon
    Ash Tandon
    • DCI Deepak Sharma
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Commander Anne Sampson
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Pippa Haywood
    Pippa Haywood
    • CS Lorraine Craddock
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Stuart Bowman
    Stuart Bowman
    • Stephen Hunter-Dunn
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Richard Riddell
    Richard Riddell
    • PC Tom Fenton
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Rob MacDonald
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nicholas Gleaves
    Nicholas Gleaves
    • Roger Penhaligon
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nick Robinson
    • Nick Robinson
    5 episodes5 eps • 2018
    Nina Toussaint-White
    Nina Toussaint-White
    • DS Louise Rayburn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Bella Padden
    Bella Padden
    • Ella Budd
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Matthew Stagg
    • Charlie Budd
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Anjli Mohindra
    Anjli Mohindra
    • Nadia Ali
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Martha Kearney
    • Martha Kearney
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Sophie Raworth
    • Sophie Raworth
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    Justin Webb
    • Justin Webb
    4 episodes4 eps • 2018
    • Creator
      • Jed Mercurio
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    Richard Madden's "Bodyguard" Is Your Next Obsession

    Richard Madden's "Bodyguard" Is Your Next Obsession

    No, Richard Madden's newest show "Bodyguard" isn't a remake of the 1992 movie ... but you'll love it anyway.
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    • Trivia
      Keeley Hawes was on location in Greece filming 'Durrellin perhe (2016)', during which time 'Bodyguard' opened to rave reviews on TV back home in the UK. It wasn't until she returned to London and brought her children to nearby Thorpe Amusement Park--where fans instantly recognized her on the park rides--that she fully realized the popularity of the series She had not anticipated that 'Bodyguard' would become arguably the biggest hit of her career.
    • Connections
      Featured in Politics Live: Episode #1.1 (2018)

    User reviews769

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    8/10
    Surprisingly intriguing in a world filled with crime TV
    It's important to note that this show makes choices you shouldn't expect it to make, keeping you on the edge of your seat. It's incredibly well acted and laid out, although the first half of the first season carries more intrigue than the second half, where things fall off to a degree. It presents likeable characters and complex storylines.
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    FAQ5

    • 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.

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • 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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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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