Bodyguard - Review

This is not, usually, “my kind of show”. I started watching when I saw the protagonist was Richard Madden. Then, after - I’d say - 20 minutes, it was impossible to stop.

Mystery and suspense

The show became very popular in the United Kingdom, and that’s not surprising. It is very good. The story is very well conducted, with the right amount of mystery. You have a fantastic conspiracy, despite the cliches emerging in the second half of the season, and it’s breathtaking sometimes.

The protagonist, David Budd, is also a fascinating character. It has depth, and a rich background - you always find out something new about him. His professionalism and personal values, and the way he deals with the conflict between those two things put us to think. How far would you go to fulfill your responsibilities, regardless of how you feel about them?

Relate and connect

Many people might look at the show from a “political perspective”. We can’t deny the political part of it, obviously, but me… I focused more on personal relationships and the way each character chooses their path.

With all the surprises and the fact that there are two different ways of looking at the show, it will please a big part of the audience. And, of course, it was terrific to have our “Robb Stark” back with his cute Scottish accent.

A (worth it) bit of a cliche

The downside was, as I mentioned before, a little too many cliches. Some of them were already too explored in cinema and television. Also, the fact that the show didn’t conveniently explore Budd’s obvious PTSD problem is a pity. Yet, looking at the big picture, I would say that those are (almost) details. I totally recommend it.

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