reluctantdante Review of The Protector

The Protector (2018–2020)

Flat narrative stuffed with every outdated superhero cliche...

[16 December 2018]

From first episode to the last, the Protector, serves its audience a bundle of outdated cliches kept together loosely with a boring and slow paced story. Chosen-one is found and gotten readied by a band of misfits, in search of a few magical artifacts to get rid of the band of baddies sworn to destroy humanity... A familiar story we have seen many many times before, only the Turkish production makes a complete joke out of each element, making the title further unwatchable. The cast is not bad but acting could not be worst. Literally there is no prevailing feeling or sentiment, rhythm or continuity in any of the scenes (let alone in totality of the production). Directing seems to have been done by a team of film students, all of whom wanted to copy their favorite superhero scene. The only redeeming aspects are Okan Yalabik's performance and the soundtrack (at times). If you have the choice of tormenting yourself by watching Iron Fist Fist for a second time or the Protector for a first time, go with the former! At least you'll get a sense of respect for your time invested as a viewer.