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The Guardian

2001–2003 Drama

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.

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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
3
Total Episodes
67
First Air Date
Sep 25, 2001
Most Recent Air Date
May 4, 2004
Network / Platform
Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
13.4
Seasons
3
Episodes
67

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Seasons

Season 1

2001 • 22 episodes

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Season 2

2002 • 23 episodes

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Season 3

2003 • 22 episodes

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