Bodyguard (2018)

Synopsis

A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Richard Madden as David Budd
• Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague
• Sophie Rundle as Vicky Budd
• Gina McKee as Anne Sampson
• Pippa Haywood as Lorraine Craddock
• Stuart Bowman as Stephen Hunter-Dunn
• Paul Ready as Rob MacDonald
• Ash Tandon as Deepak Sharma
• Nina Toussaint-White as Louise Rayburn
• Vincent Franklin as Mike Travis

If you liked Bodyguard, try

• Homeland
• 24
• The Night Agent
• St. Elsewhere
• The Day of the Jackal
• El Chavo del Ocho
• The District
• The Night Manager

BingeNext's take

If you’re into tense crime dramas with a political edge, Bodyguard is a gripping choice that feels like a rollercoaster from start to finish. The story centers on a war veteran with his own struggles who’s tasked with protecting a controversial politician, and the mix of personal conflict and looming danger keeps you hooked. Richard Madden leads the cast with a strong, intense performance that really draws you in, while the show’s six hour-long episodes make it a perfect weekend binge. It’s got that edge-of-your-seat vibe similar to Homeland or 24, so if you like thrillers that blend mystery and political intrigue, this one’s for you. Watching it feels like being caught in a high-stakes game where every moment counts, and the twists keep coming just when you think you know what’s next.