---
title: "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/guardian-the-lonely-and-great-god-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67915
imdb_id: "tt5994364"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 3105
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/guardian-the-lonely-and-great-god-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a television series released in 2016. The narrative follows a guardian of souls who is 939 years old. This central character is burdened by an immortal curse. In his quest to break this curse, he seeks a bride. During his journey, he encounters a grim reaper and a student described as sprightly. This student carries a tragic past. The provided sources regarding the title Guardian refer to a news organization, an insurance company, and a credit union, which are unrelated to the production of this television program. The series focuses on the interactions between these specific figures as the protagonist pursues his goal of ending his immortality. The plot centers on the intersection of these characters' lives and the supernatural elements surrounding the guardian. No further details regarding the cast, production, or specific episode outcomes are provided in the available documentation for this work.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An immortal guardian seeks a bride to end his long curse while encountering a grim reaper."

### Why Watch
- unique premise involving immortality
- intriguing supernatural character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- themes of tragedy and loss
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of tragedy and supernatural elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, melancholic, romantic, fantastical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a South Korean television series that aired on tvN. The series stars Gong Yoo in the title role, alongside Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the series is a drama that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and comedy. The story revolves around a 939-year-old guardian of souls who is searching for a bride to break his immortal curse. The series consists of 16 episodes and aired from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Lee Eung-bok, Kim Eun-sook
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gong Yoo** as *Goblin / Kim Shin*
- **Kim Go-eun** as *Ji Eun-tak*
- **Lee Dong-wook** as *Grim Reaper / Wang Yeo*
- **Yoo In-na** as *Sunny / Kim Seon*
- **Yook Sung-jae** as *Yu Deok-hwa*
- **Lee El** as *Sam-shin*
- **Kim Seong-gyeom** as *Yu Shin-woo*
- **Kim Byong-chul** as *Park Joong-heon*
- **Jo Woo-jin** as *Kim Do-yeong*
- **Yeom Hye-ran** as *Ji Yeon-sook*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows a 939-year-old guardian of souls searching for a bride to break his immortality.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story features an immortal guardian, a grim reaper, and a student with a tragic past.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonist?
The protagonist is seeking a bride to break his immortal curse.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show blends supernatural elements with themes involving a tragic past.

### Q: Is this a fantasy series?
Yes, the premise involves supernatural beings like a guardian of souls and a grim reaper.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/)
- [Insurance and benefits with a purpose | Guardian](https://www.guardianlife.com/)
- [Guardian Credit Union](https://www.guardiancu.org/)
- [The Guardian (@guardian) / Posts / X - Twitter](https://x.com/guardian)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*