Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 is currently streaming on , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 3,105 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Gong Yoo — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 from the crowd. Kim Shin was once an unbeatable general in Goryeo's military who died a tragic death. He now possesses immortality but is tired of living while everyone else around him dies. For 900 years, Shin has searched for his bride, a mortal who can pull out the sword and end his life. Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It sustains a level of quality that very few manage to hold onto all the way through.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Gong Yoo sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

🎬 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1 — Episode Guide

What Kind of a Guardian Are You?

2016-12-02

After Kim Shin is sentenced to death for treason, he is reborn and wanders the earth in search of the bride who can release him from his immortality.

I'll Become Your Bride in 200 Years

2016-12-03

Eun-tak follows Shin and suddenly finds herself transported to Quebec. Realizing she is in a foreign country, she is convinced of Shin's true nature.

I See the Sword

2016-12-09

Shin and a Grim Reaper rescue Eun-tak after she is kidnapped by loan sharks. Shin has Deok-hwa investigate Eun-tak's aunt who got her into trouble.

I Won't Leave You

2016-12-10

Shaken when Eun-tak tells him that she could see the sword all along, Shin still wants to live. The Reaper offers to bring her to the afterlife.

I Have to End My Life

2016-12-16

Sunny and the Reaper meet again and go to a café. She grows impatient and tries to have a conversation, but when she asks his name he abruptly leaves.

Tomorrow

2016-12-17

Shin sees Eun-tak in the future and asks her to pull out the sword. But Eun-tak doesn't understand the consequences that would bring.

I Think It's Your Face

2016-12-23

When Eun-tak returns home after her test, Shin, Deok-hwa and the Reaper greet her with a cake. She and Shin head out to the movies.

You Gave Her That Fate

2016-12-24

Eun-tak finally takes hold of the sword but Shin pushes her away. She is happy to know that she is the bride, but he doesn't seem to share her joy.

He'll Vanish Forever From This World to Another

2016-12-30

After hearing the truth of the sword from the Reaper, Eun-tak runs away from Shin. He looks everywhere he can think of but she is nowhere to be found.

E10

Is She Really Your Sister?

2016-12-31

After the Reaper forgets that he erased Sunny's memory and makes a slip of the tongue, she demands to know who he is and why he knows her real name.

E11

The Deity Is So Cruel to You and Me

2017-01-06

Shin learns from the Reaper that Sunny is the reincarnation of his sister. They go to the chicken shop, but the incredulous Sunny tells them to leave.

E12

Forget About Me

2017-01-07

Eun-tak remembers the Reaper's words when she sees a creepy ghost while at work. Shin and the Reaper realize that Deok-hwa is not who he seems.

E13

Protect Her

2017-01-13

The Reaper receives a punishment from the underworld authorities for revealing his identity and using his special powers for his own purposes.

E14

Whom Have I Forgotten?

2017-01-20

Shin pulls out the sword to protect Eun-tak from Park Joong-heon. He then departs for a desolate place where he struggles against loneliness.

E15

Will You Be My Bride?

2017-01-21

Eun-tak is suspicious when Shin suddenly appears on the street in Canada, but he reminds her of her promise to treat him to a meal.

E16

Goodbye and See You Again

2017-01-21

Shin proposes to Eun-tak amid the falling cherry blossoms. On a whim he wants to have the wedding in a few days, so they jump right into preparations.

🎭 Cast of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Season 1