Guardian
Created by Priest
On Youku
A supernatural crime drama centered on an intense romantic and emotional bond between two men navigating dark forces, tragic pasts, and the collision of the mundane and the otherworldly.
A university professor and a detective are drawn together – and find themselves fighting against supernatural enemies, including the elusive Black Robe.
Questions people ask
Is Guardian sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Guardian violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Guardian scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Does Guardian leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Guardian easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Guardian
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Guardian
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Guardian, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Guardian, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Guardian, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
