A captivating British crime drama has captivated Netflix viewers, prompting many to watch all six episodes in a single sitting.
This miniseries stars Richard Madden, known for his Golden Globe-winning performance in Game of Thrones, who excels in his role as a specialist police officer.
Netflix is home to a wide array of quality crime series, though with an extensive selection, some outstanding shows might be overlooked.
Originally released in 2018 on the BBC and later available on Netflix, the series is set in the bustling city of London, England.
The storyline follows David Budd (Madden), a war veteran grappling with his past, who is now employed as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Metropolitan Police Service.
After preventing a terrorist attack, Budd is tasked with safeguarding the ambitious and controversial Home Secretary, Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes).
Budd struggles with his own mental health challenges and divided loyalties, becoming enmeshed in a complex web of political intrigue, terrorism, and personal betrayal.
The show tackles themes like government surveillance, PTSD, terrorism, and political maneuvering, keeping audiences enthralled.
Known as Bodyguard, this series should not be confused with the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston.
The premiere episode attracted over 10 million viewers in the UK, marking it as one of the most-watched BBC dramas in recent history.
Bodyguard is the creation of Jed Mercurio, who also crafted other renowned crime dramas such as Line of Duty, Critical, and Bodies.
The series boasts a 93 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers describing it as an ‘absorbing and addicting’ psychological thriller.
“This show was amazing, and Richard Madden was just great, I wish they would continue it but alas you don’t get everything you wish for,” one fan commented, while another said: “I know I’m late to the party but I thought this was brilliant, exciting and had me on edge.”
A third echoed: “Refreshing and gripping from start to finish. This is a must watch.”
The accolades continued on Twitter, where one viewer expressed: “Netflix miniseries BODYGUARD is an intense drama thriller which you will binge-watch in a day itself.” They added: “Too good story line, intense moments, and gripping throughout. Worth your six hours.”
“Highly impressed by bodyguard TV series. Best for binge watching,” another user noted, as a third admitted: “I started watching on a whim and went into full binge mode.”
Bodyguard is available for streaming on Netflix now.