Bodyguard is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 1,169 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Richard Madden leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Bodyguard earns its spot. The plotting in Bodyguard is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot. Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It was aired in 2018. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Bodyguard passes that test consistently. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Bodyguard will keep you hooked. If you have already watched Homeland, Bodyguard is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Richard Madden carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Bodyguard wrapped up in 2018, created by Jed Mercurio — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.