The Guardian (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 7.1

Released in 2001, The Guardian is a drama series.
What it’s about. Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten the best of Nick. Arrested for drug use, he's sentenced to do 1,500 hours of community service, somehow to be squeezed into his 24/7 cutthroat world of mergers, acquisitions and board meetings. Reluctantly, he's now The Guardian - a part-time child advocate at Legal Aid Services, where one case after another is an eye-opening instance of kids caught up in difficult circumstances.
Who’s in it. The Guardian stars Simon Baker as Nick Fallin, Dabney Coleman as Burton Fallin, Alan Rosenberg as Alvin Masterson and Wendy Moniz as Louisa 'Lulu' Archer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Guardian has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guardian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardian tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardian (2001)?
- In US, The Guardian is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guardian worth watching?
- The Guardian holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Guardian?
- The Guardian stars Simon Baker, Dabney Coleman, Alan Rosenberg, Wendy Moniz and Raphael Sbarge.
- When was The Guardian released?
- The Guardian was released in 2001.
