Series · 1972 · 25 min · 2 seasons

The Protectors (1972)

6.1/10 · 14 votes

The Protectors is a TV series (Action & Adventure, Crime and Drama) that first aired in 1972. The Protectors has 2 seasons and 52 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 6.1/10 from 14 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Protectors on Amazon Video.

Last episode S2 · E26 — Blockbuster March 15, 1974

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Plot

The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation.

The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.