"Bodyguard" is the story of a military veteran struggling to regain control of his life while handling a stressful, high-profile security job. David Budd (Richard Madden) is counseled to seek help for PTSD, but he is determined to put his life right on his own. A terrorist action triggers a series of events that drags Budd deeper and deeper into a mysterious web of intrigue.

Like other great stories of political machination, it is never clear who are the villains in this tale about personal demons and national security.

This is a well constructed narrative that keeps the viewer guessing as one follows Budd on his quest to unravel the truth. The acting, as a whole is credible, but Richard Madden carries the load and is solid as the damaged Budd.

After the first episode, which serves as backdrop, the real action gets underway and the dramatic tension increases throughout the other five episodes, as revelations and obfuscations make the story's central mystery ever more engaging.