The Protector
Created by Binnur Karaevli
On Netflix
A supernatural action-adventure grounded in Istanbul's history and mythology, balancing high-stakes heroic duty with personal relationships and discovery.
The epic adventure of Hakan, a young shopkeeper whose modern world gets turned upside down when he learns he’s connected to a secret, ancient order, tasked with protecting Istanbul.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Protector violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does The Protector leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Protector scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is The Protector sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Protector easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Protector, and what each one shares →
Like The Protector
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Protector
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Protector, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Protector, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Protector, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
