taratree123
I have never wanted to watch more than a few episodes of anything on TV-- The Guardian is my one exception...I watched all three seasons of The Guardian this summer (on Netflix). The Guardian is simply a superb show on many levels. The writing is forceful, believable, and basically brilliant. Kudos to the writers for excellent dialog and story lines! The casting and acting too was excellent...I loved each and every character. They are interesting, complex, sometimes confused, but always believable. My highest praise for the actors! I will miss them and the characters they portrayed with great skill and consistency. All the rest was great as well--including the sets, the music (perfect!)the editing, and the ending. Bravo for a fantastic show to all who were involved--I truly can't imagine a better show than The Guardian. I miss it already!
moonstruck4
I know I watched this when it was on air but somehow watching it streaming as a sort of marathon makes it more powerful. Others have commented and disagreed on the acting also speculated why the show didn't last. I wanted to add my couple of cents. Simon Baker basically does play the same role in the Mentalist, (savior) but smiles and wins more hence the show not being canceled. In the Guardian, the hero does not always win, the ending is not always happy and the characters are always flawed. This might be too much for network TV. The theme song and introduction are obnoxious when compared with cable shows such as Dexter, Oz. Lulu's character is not written with as much depth as the others so its hard to fault the acting. I think the viewer felt a bit manipulated by the drawn out back and forth with Nick. Its always hard for writers to get over the hump of what to do with all that sexual tension. Just look at what happened to House. Dabney Coleman is brilliant in his intensity. This show has many shades of gray and is very much worth watching.
PurpleAlbatross
Anyone who is gripped by the popular crime drama, The Mentalist, and currently waiting for its next season can assuage the pain of waiting by viewing this "old" series of The Guardian currently showing on 5USA. It really should be picked up by the main television channels as its brief 3- season run can provide fantastic dramatic viewing over several years. The basic premise of the programme provides endless possibilities for plot twists and personal conflict and resolutions.You have the touching theme of a man defending vulnerable children's lives in court who appears to have no genuine emotion or depth himself, yet clearly does.This outstanding drama is a perfect showcase for Baker's many talents, especially in his portrayal of a man with many "issues".You can almost appreciate this programme more after seeing 3 seasons of The Mentalist, as you tune in to this actor's ability to portray a very conflicted adult. What a genius. Why, oh, why are this man's talents not more frequently recognised by the awards committees? (Emmy, Golden Globe, etc). Kudos also to the writers of The Guardian. Excellent drama without the usual approach of blowing people to pieces for excitement. So sorry this show had such a short life.
fxc2010
I really enjoy this series, even in reruns, I just don't understand why it gets so little publicity in the regular season. The acting is so good, Simon Baker and Dabney Coleman...make a statement just by the raising of an eyebrow or a smile. Nick Fallin as played by Baker really is a kpuzzlement!! But as you watch the story develop, even if you think Fallin is using poor judgement, you end up hoping he succeeds to make things right for himself or his client! Such a challanging hour!! Thanks so much, looking forward to the fall season