Bodyguard (2018)

Bodyguard is a tense contemporary political thriller that follows David Budd, a volatile but dedicated Specialist Protection Officer in London’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch. After a brave intervention on a commuter train, Budd is assigned to protect the high-profile and uncompromising Home Secretary Julia Montague — a politician whose policies and power stand in stark contrast to Budd’s experiences and beliefs. As Budd navigates duty, loyalty and his own traumatic past from service in Afghanistan, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of political machinations, rising terrorist threats and shifting allegiances. The central question — can the man sworn to protect become the greatest threat? — drives escalating suspense and moral uncertainty. Watching Bodyguard you’ll experience a tightly wound, edge-of-your-seat atmosphere: breathless set pieces, slow-burning psychological pressure, and frequent twists that blur right and wrong. The show mixes action and procedural detail with character-driven drama, exploring PTSD, political ambition and trust in institutions. Expect high-stakes cliffhangers, intense interpersonal confrontations, and a relentless pace that keeps viewers guessing about loyalties and motives until the end.

Actors: Richard Madden, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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