The Protectors

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  • TV-14
  • 2009
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.7  (591)

The Protectors is a British television series that first aired in 1972, featuring a dynamic ensemble cast led by the charismatic Robert Vaughn, alongside Tony Anholt, Nyree Dawn Porter, Anthony Chinn, and Yasuko Nagazumi. This engaging series combines elements of action, adventure, and drama, set against an eclectic international backdrop, showcasing the thrilling escapades of a unique group of individuals who come together to tackle dangerous missions and fight against injustices.

At the heart of The Protectors is the character of Harry Rule, played by Robert Vaughn, a suave and resourceful private investigator. With his charming demeanor and quick-thinking abilities, Harry leads his team through a series of perilous situations, often dealing with nefarious criminals and complex conspiracies. Vaughn, who is well-known for his previous roles in shows like The Man from U.N.C.L.E., brings a wealth of charisma and experience, cementing his position as a leading figure in the realm of television adventure.

Tony Anholt portrays the role of Paul Buchet, a strong and dependable operative who serves as Harry's right hand. Buchet

The Protectors is a series that ran for 2 seasons (54 episodes) between January 1, 2009 and on

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Seasons
The Insider
26. The Insider
March 22, 1974
The Protectors help a movie director retrieve some film which has been stolen.
The Tiger And The Goat
25. The Tiger And The Goat
March 15, 1974
The Contessa is used as bait to lure her former lover, a British spy, out into the open.
A Pocketful Of Posies
24. A Pocketful Of Posies
March 8, 1974
A cabaret singer believes her house is haunted and calls in the Protectors to investigate.
Wheels
23. Wheels
March 1, 1974
The Protectors are hired to research, secretly, stolen secret Swiss bank account information to help stop a Swiss bank robbery.
Blockbuster
22. Blockbuster
February 22, 1974
The Protectors are assigned to investigate a series of plutonium robberies.
Route 27
21. Route 27
February 15, 1974
Harry confronts drug dealers who know the whereabouts of a huge stash of heroin.
Shadbolt
20. Shadbolt
February 8, 1974
Shadbolt is a cruel, professional assassin, whose next victim is Harry!
Trial
19. Trial
February 1, 1974
When the father of a man on trial for murdering a policemen, threatens the judge, the Protectors are called in.
Zeke's Blues
18. Zeke's Blues
January 25, 1974
Harry's college friend Zeke, a pianist, is blackmailed by gangsters into setting up Harry .
Decoy
17. Decoy
January 18, 1974
An old friend who has a new lead on an insurance fraud ivites Harry and the Contessa to Venice, so they can pusue the case together but he is murdered just before they arrive.
Dragon Chase
16. Dragon Chase
January 11, 1974
Harry is called on to protect a Russian author whom the Protectors smuggled into Britain and who is now publishing his anti-socialist book.
Wam: Part 2
15. Wam: Part 2
January 4, 1974
The Protectors have to rescue a group of tourists who are being held hostage on top of an Austrian mountain
Wam: Part 1
14. Wam: Part 1
December 28, 1973
The Protectors have to rescue a group of tourists who are being held hostage on top of an Austrian mountain
Burning Bush
13. Burning Bush
December 21, 1973
Harry masquerades as a drunk to release a Canadian heiress from the clutches of a cult.
Border Line
12. Border Line
December 14, 1973
The Protectors are hired by a Hungarian actress wanting to bury her deceased revolutionary father in their homeland.
Petard
11. Petard
December 7, 1973
The Protectors go after industrial spies who threaten to bankrupt a chemical company by stealing their best products.
Part 20
10. Part 20
March 7, 2010
In Congo, Leon and Jonas are up against the Swede and his private army. It seems Robin has stolen a fortune of diamonds to finance a coup d'etat.
Part 19
9. Part 19
February 28, 2010
Jonas receives a call from a former colleague in the military who is now involved in illegal diamond trading and has been taken prisoner in Congo.
Part 18
8. Part 18
February 21, 2010
Watching video footage from the hotel, the psychiatrist Boas recognizes a German who has his own tragic reasons for being close to Sister Abraham.
Part 17
7. Part 17
February 14, 2010
After attending Tanya's funeral in Moscow, Jonas joins Rasmus and Kurt in protecting a peace-preaching nun who is attending a meeting in Copenhagen.
Part 16
6. Part 16
February 7, 2010
Two candidates' power struggle to become the foreign minister's successor takes an unusual turn when one candidate's daughter is kidnapped.
Part 15
5. Part 15
January 31, 2010
The foreign minister celebrates her 50th birthday. Jonas and Rasmus are among the bodyguards that are to provide her with protection.
Part 14
4. Part 14
January 24, 2010
Danish PET (intelligence service) has given the Russian journalist Tanya protection after she witnessed the murder of a defense lawyer in Moscow.
Part 13
3. Part 13
January 17, 2010
Rasmus and Jonas are protecting the Danish foreign minister in Moscow, where Jonas meets a Russian journalist with whom he once had a brief affair.
Part 12
2. Part 12
January 10, 2010
The bombing of Hotel Phoenix in Islamabad has confirmed the fears Rasmus felt when Jasmina left for Pakistan.
Part 11
1. Part 11
January 3, 2010
Rasmus is in love with Jasmina and therefore filled with foreboding as she is sent to Islamabad to prepare for a visit by the Danish foreign minister.
Description

The Protectors is a British television series that first aired in 1972, featuring a dynamic ensemble cast led by the charismatic Robert Vaughn, alongside Tony Anholt, Nyree Dawn Porter, Anthony Chinn, and Yasuko Nagazumi. This engaging series combines elements of action, adventure, and drama, set against an eclectic international backdrop, showcasing the thrilling escapades of a unique group of individuals who come together to tackle dangerous missions and fight against injustices.

At the heart of The Protectors is the character of Harry Rule, played by Robert Vaughn, a suave and resourceful private investigator. With his charming demeanor and quick-thinking abilities, Harry leads his team through a series of perilous situations, often dealing with nefarious criminals and complex conspiracies. Vaughn, who is well-known for his previous roles in shows like The Man from U.N.C.L.E., brings a wealth of charisma and experience, cementing his position as a leading figure in the realm of television adventure.

Tony Anholt portrays the role of Paul Buchet, a strong and dependable operative who serves as Harry's right hand. Buchet

The Protectors is a series that ran for 2 seasons (54 episodes) between January 1, 2009 and on

Where to Watch The Protectors
The Protectors is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Protectors on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (591)
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