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The Protector

2018 – 2020Show4 seasons32 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A thrilling, wondrous series about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

4 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 7.7

Episodes

7.4
6.0
7.1
6.7

Story

The epic adventure of Hakan, a young shopkeeper whose modern world gets turned upside down when he learns he’s connected to a secret, ancient order, tasked with protecting Istanbul.

Feels like

  • Turkish Supernatural Action
  • Modern Mythology
  • Istanbul Gothic Fantasy
  • Chosen One Trope
  • Binge-Worthy Mystery
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Ancient Orders & Secrets
  • Youthful Hero's Journey

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Can Evrenol
Written by
Binnur Karaevli, N. İpek Gökdel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 14, 2018 · July 9, 2020 · Ended

First aired
December 14, 2018
Last aired
July 9, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye
Available in
130 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Protector?"

Questions about The Protector

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Protector?

Netflix

In the United States, The Protector streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Protector worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4).

Which season of The Protector is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.8 (season 1, episode 8) at 7.7, and the lowest is Episode #2.8 (season 2, episode 8) at 5.5.

Is The Protector okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Protector?

24 h

About 24 hours: 32 episodes in 4 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Is The Protector good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Protector plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.