Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Aneesa Wardle
The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
Lela
The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
alanjarvishemenway
(SPOILERS) There were at least a dozen writers for the series and multiple directors. In season 1, whenever a speech was given it was very impressive. There was SOME continuity to the story line between Nick and Lulu. In season 3, Nick was becoming more expressive and responding with smiles at folks. He became more likable. Then the writers didn't stick to a steady development. The writers were a mixed bunch who would go off on tangents such as the rapid succession of sex with the female police officer. It is reasonable to assume that the overall plan would have a season 4 which would have resulted in a better relationship between Nick and Lulu and they finally get married before the series ends. In the entire series, Nick never tells her that he loves her. The two of them would look at each other without saying a word and you are waiting for him to say it but he folds. She occasionally looked like she was consciously waiting for him to say something. If she could read him she'd know he cared. The writers had Lulu insulted for her assuming that Nick only wanted to marry her for the sake of the pregnancy. He didn't respond to that! The writers could have set up a happy ending by having Nick acting like a young man in love and telling her over and over again how much he loves her, and she respond irresistibly. Or, was that supposed to happen in season 4? How much notice did the writers have of the cancellation in order to slap together the close of the series? Were they holding out for the series being eventually renewed? The writers ruined the series for the viewers in season 3. They had Nick and Lulu getting along better but they didn't develop it the way the fans wanted it and the ratings suffered.
ileanamargarita19
It is an excellent, excellent cast, Simon Baker is really excellent actor. I like the drama. I enjoyed every single episode, I did not see the moment to continue to the next one. It was so good and interesting. I am looking forward to more seasons. All cast is good, I am looking forward to see the other actors. I love the music, the drama was really good. Simon Baker is acting in The Mentalist which is as good as this show. It was interesting all the episodes, I did not get bored at all. I will miss the show. I hope Simon Baker do more shows as this one. His performance is excellent. Not to mention the character Lulu was excellent also as Nick. Oh and Nick's father was great.
taratree123
I have never wanted to watch more than a few episodes of anything on TV-- The Guardian is my one exception...I watched all three seasons of The Guardian this summer (on Netflix). The Guardian is simply a superb show on many levels. The writing is forceful, believable, and basically brilliant. Kudos to the writers for excellent dialog and story lines! The casting and acting too was excellent...I loved each and every character. They are interesting, complex, sometimes confused, but always believable. My highest praise for the actors! I will miss them and the characters they portrayed with great skill and consistency. All the rest was great as well--including the sets, the music (perfect!)the editing, and the ending. Bravo for a fantastic show to all who were involved--I truly can't imagine a better show than The Guardian. I miss it already!
moonstruck4
I know I watched this when it was on air but somehow watching it streaming as a sort of marathon makes it more powerful. Others have commented and disagreed on the acting also speculated why the show didn't last. I wanted to add my couple of cents. Simon Baker basically does play the same role in the Mentalist, (savior) but smiles and wins more hence the show not being canceled. In the Guardian, the hero does not always win, the ending is not always happy and the characters are always flawed. This might be too much for network TV. The theme song and introduction are obnoxious when compared with cable shows such as Dexter, Oz. Lulu's character is not written with as much depth as the others so its hard to fault the acting. I think the viewer felt a bit manipulated by the drawn out back and forth with Nick. Its always hard for writers to get over the hump of what to do with all that sexual tension. Just look at what happened to House. Dabney Coleman is brilliant in his intensity. This show has many shades of gray and is very much worth watching.
