---
title: "Bodyguards"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bodyguards-1997"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 90465
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 70
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bodyguards (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bodyguards-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bodyguards is a television series first released in 1997. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ATV, Formosa TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 70 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A specialized bodyguard unit protects high-profile figures while serving the British government."

### Why Watch
- features a specialized security unit
- focuses on government protection missions

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited to a single season
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of crime and security-related violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, drama, procedural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bodyguards-1997#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Bodyguards - Jade Dolls (30 Episodes)
### Bodyguards - Cryptic Crystal (20 Episodes)
### Bodyguards - Heavenly Charm (20 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 70
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 65 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kenny Ho Ka-King** as *郭旭*
- **Eddie Koo Koon Chung** as *辛力*
- **Shen Meng-Sheng** as *邓忍*
- **Tiffany Lau Yuk-Ting** as *程采玉*
- **Mark Cheng Ho-Nam** as *封平*
- **Chen Hung-Lieh** as *翁泰北*
- **Huang Wenhao**
- **Xuan Chen** as *小彭王爷*
- **Cecilia Yip Tung**
- **Anita Lee Yuen-Wah**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the cases of the Close Protection Group, a specialized bodyguard unit serving the British government.

### Q: Who created the Close Protection Group?
Commander MacIntyre created the group following security breaches and an assassination.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The lead cast members include Sean Pertwee as Ian Worrell and Louise Lombard as Liz Shaw.

### Q: Which network broadcast the series?
The series was broadcast on ITV.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a British crime drama and action series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bodyguards — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/90465)
- [Bodyguards (TV Series 1997-1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/20227-bodyguards/cast)
- [Bodyguards (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodyguards_(TV_series))
- [Bodyguards (TV Series 1996- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115113/fullcredits/)
- [Bodyguards (1997) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/bodyguards/mGcxbZVnuI9p2NFWmUHfL1/credits/)
- [Bodyguards - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/bodyguards/cast/1030401604/)

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