Netflix does it again.
As we often do when nothing catches our eye on cable, we pick up the remote and say, "Netflix."
Sometimes even that comes up empty, but a week or so ago we started watching Bodyguard. I was initially reluctant to dive into it because the subject matter didn't pique my interest, but once I started watching it gripped me. It's one of those dark British dramas whose inscrutable characters, subtle soundtrack, and saturnine cinematography immediately drew me in.
Bodyguard is the story of Sgt. David Budd, a war veteran who helps thwart a terrorist attack, and is then assigned to protect the Home Secretary who was a major proponent of the conflict he fought in. Sgt. Budd harbors a secret and carries with him a host of conflicts and issues that must be addressed, but not until circumstances force him to confront his demons does he finally find peace.
I give this one a 9 out of 10 stars only because of a couple gaping plot holes that were never fully addressed. It's only a six-episode season, but worth every minute.
And Richard Madden (Sgt. Budd) is very pretty too.