Bodyguard (2018)

Kernel Score: 89% · 1,078 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, War & Politics, Mystery

First aired: 2018-08-26

Seasons: 1 · 6 episodes

Where to watch Bodyguard

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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

Bodyguard parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Bodyguard is a tense TV-MA political thriller involving terrorism, assassination plots, and conspiracy.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — The series features realistic action scenes, assassination plots, and terror threats per reviewer description.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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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

Bodyguard FAQ

Is Bodyguard good?

Bodyguard has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,078 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Bodyguard?

In the US you can stream Bodyguard on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.

Is Bodyguard OK for kids?

Bodyguard is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Bodyguard is a tense TV-MA political thriller involving terrorism, assassination plots, and conspiracy.

What shows are like Bodyguard?

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