Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

2016 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 77 min · ★ 8.6

DramaComedyFantasyRomance

An immortal guardian, tired of centuries of life, searches for the one person who can finally end his curse. Along the way, he crosses paths with a grim reaper and a bright young student carrying a painful past, sparking an unusual bond filled with romance, humor, and fate.

Also known as Guardian · The Lonely Shining Goblin · Goblin: The Lonely and Great God · Goblin

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~29 hours to watch · 23 episodes.

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Original title: 쓸쓸하고 찬란하神-도깨비
Years: 2016–2017
Release date: 2016-12-02
Network: tvN
Language: Korean
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 77 min
TMDB rating: 8.6/10 (3,080 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fantasy romance that mixes comedy, tears, and a touch of mystery, similar in vibe to Hotel Del Luna or Tale of the Nine Tailed; Not for you if you dislike slow stretches or melodrama.

Pros: heartfelt fantasy romance; funny banter; emotional and moving | Cons: slow pacing at times; confusing plot threads; uncomfortable age-gap premise