Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
A mysterious romance between a goblin and a young human bride.
Created by Kim Eun-sook, Lee Eung-bok
On tvN
A supernatural romance that weaves together immortal curse-breaking, reincarnation, and tragic pasts with emotional intensity and metaphysical weight, balancing whimsy against profound melancholy.
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.
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Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Guardian: The Lonely and Great God leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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