Synopsis
A 939-year-old goblin seeking to end his immortal life finds his fated bride — a high schooler who can see ghosts.
What makes Guardian: The Lonely and Great God worth watching
The drama that made Gong Yoo a worldwide star and reset the bar for K-drama production.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God represents a strong example of south korea fantasy from the 2016 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Fantasy and Romance elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, with strong supporting work from Yoo In-na. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God online
You can currently stream Guardian: The Lonely and Great God on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Viu — see all Viu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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