Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God ranked near the top of that week's Korean series crop. It's sitting at 8.6/10 on TMDB across 3,132 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 77 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama, leaning sci-fi & fantasy, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 8.6/10 from 3,132 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~77 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Eung-bok
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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