Bodyguard

Bodyguard has almost everything: an ideal number of episodes, i.e. the length of the entire series, outline with good optics the thorny issues of contemporary terrorism, corrupt government agencies, double agents and the protagonist's post-war traumas that affect his mental health. The creators deftly combine all of these key screenwriting puzzles together to create a great collage of believable realistic-within-the-possibilities political/spy thriller/drama that is fast-paced, unpredictable and dense with plot. Compared to the US version of Bodyguard, this one feels like it's on steroids, including the love story. Give 007 to Madden! (07/11/2021)

So far a more than decent introduction to a miniseries where minimalism and realism will probably play key roles. Typically English gloominess, economical with an emphasis on great timing of scenes and fabulous casting. The introduction in the train is a first-class staged nerve-wrecking scene and it will be very interesting to see how the creators manage to sequence and script the other episodes, plus of course whether they will not screw the action scenes. Very satisfied so far. (04/11/2021)

The second episode contains that famous action scene, which is the imaginary highlight. The creators grasp the action well, write the dialogue and characters well, plus gradually serve up some vague, veiled moments that can move the eventual twist in the story to the left as well as to the right. As long as it doesn't trip over its own feet with some total nonsense just to show the director making a shocking point, it could be wonderfully compact not only in its atmosphere and realistic feel, but also in its elaborate and meaningful plot. (05/11/2021)

The third episode is weaker mainly because of the unexpectedly long and importantly presented love story. It might be important for future episodes, or it might just be a self-serving filler to stretch the series, we'll see. The ending pulls it up not because of the last scene, but the penultimate one. What’s in the briefcase? (05/11/2021)

From a thoroughbred action thriller, Bodyguard seamlessly tilts into a first-rate crime/procedural drama full of interrogations, potential spies, and a compromised political apparatus. Fresh, suspenseful, topical. (07/11/2021)

A spy episode that even Jason Bourne wouldn't be ashamed of. Bodyguard may be less flashy (meaning less Hollywood) and with a smaller production budget, but it does have a hell of a plot and a believable main character. Who is the main villain? (07/11/2021)

A worthy climax to a great miniseries, where the you don’t know until the last moment what will happen a minute later. The unpredictability of the characters' behaviour and the outcome of the whole plot is one of the greatest strengths of the series, and this is even more true in the sixth episode. A great idea with the bomb, incredibly gripping and fun. (07/11/2021)