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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

2016 – 2017Show1 season16 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E16 "Goodbye and See You Again" 9.0

Episodes

8.4

Story

A mysterious romance between a goblin and a young human bride.

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Fantasy Romance
  • Immortality and Loneliness
  • Soulful Character Drama
  • Korean Cultural Heritage
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • High Production Value
  • Musical Storytelling

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lee Eung-bok, Kwon Hyuk-chan, Yoon Jong-ho
Written by
Kim Eun-sook
Music by
Nam Hye-seung

Everyone

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Facts

December 2, 2016 · January 21, 2017 · Ended

First aired
December 2, 2016
Last aired
January 21, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Immortality, Shockingly Expensive Bill, Mind over Matter +9

  • Immortality
  • Shockingly Expensive Bill
  • Mind over Matter
  • Actor Allusion
  • Heterosexual Life-Partners
  • Death Seeker
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Spit Take
  • Sadistic Choice
  • Dark Is Not Evil
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Suicide Is Shameful

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?"

Questions about Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

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Where can I stream Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?

VIX Rakuten VikiWeTV

In the United States, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God streams on Rakuten Viki and WeTV, and it is free with ads on VIX . It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSuicide themes

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?

21 h

About 21 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 77 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will Guardian: The Lonely and Great God make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.