8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Kim Shin, a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, is framed as a traitor and killed by his master, the young King. Years after his death, he is cursed by the almighty to stay immortal forever and endure the...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Kim Shin, a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, is framed as a traitor and killed by his master, the young King. Years after his death, he is cursed by the almighty to stay immortal forever and endure the...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The drama's central focus on universal themes of fate, love, death, and personal redemption, coupled with solutions rooted in individual sacrifice and spiritual atonement, positions it as apolitical.
The movie features an entirely Korean cast, which, while diverse from a global perspective, aligns with traditional casting for its cultural origin. Its narrative focuses on fantasy and romance within a Korean mythological framework, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The show does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on heterosexual romance and strong platonic friendships, leading to a classification of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" is an original South Korean drama. Its characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical characters from prior source material whose genders could have been altered.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is an original South Korean drama. Its characters were created for this series and do not have prior canonical or historical racial establishments from other source materials that would allow for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.6
Critic Ratings
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