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The Old Guard
Gina Prince-Bythewood · Film · 2020
What hooked you in The Old Guard is the way that centuries of history collide with the burden of protecting a modern world.
Books on the same thread
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Much like the ancient warriors in The Old Guard, these characters must navigate the heavy weight of apocalyptic prophecy and the secrets of civilizations long forgotten to save the future.
The Lost Bookshop
Evie Woods · Book · 2023
If the layered history and mystery of The Old Guard resonated with you, this story offers a similar sense of hidden pasts waiting to be uncovered through a magical lens.
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
The Old Guard thrives on its high-stakes combat and intense team dynamics, elements you will find mirrored in the brutal, life-or-death trials faced by those training within this magical academy.
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
Fans of The Old Guard will recognize the familiar struggle of a reluctant protector forced into a dangerous duty against supernatural threats that have haunted humanity for centuries.
Series on the same thread
X-Men '97
Series · 2024
The Old Guard succeeds by focusing on a band of outcasts protecting a world that fears them, a core thematic struggle that drives the narrative of these iconic mutants.
See
Steven Knight · Series · 2019
Just as the immortals in The Old Guard endure the weight of their unique burden, the characters here must survive in a harsh landscape while guarding a transformative, mythic secret.
The Dragon Prince
Justin Richmond · Series · 2018
The Old Guard explores the complex bonds formed by a group of warriors, a dynamic you will see reflected in this unlikely alliance working to end a cycle of violence.
Hellsing Ultimate
Kohta Hirano · Series · 2006
The Old Guard features a secret organization operating in the shadows, and this series offers a darker, more intense look at a similar group tasked with fighting the undead.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If you appreciated how The Old Guard peeled back layers of history to reveal deep secrets, this investigative journey into cold cases offers that same compelling search for hidden truths.
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
Just as The Old Guard uses the lens of immortality to examine historical impact, this series digs into archival records to uncover the forgotten characters who shaped our present reality.
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Common questions
Is The Old Guard about a group of immortal warriors?
Yes, The Old Guard follows four undying warriors who have secretly protected humanity for centuries. The plot centers on these individuals being targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal who has joined their ranks.
What is the primary conflict in The Old Guard?
The primary conflict in The Old Guard occurs when the group of four undying warriors is targeted by outside forces because of their mysterious powers. This threat emerges at the same time they discover a new immortal, complicating their long-standing mission of protecting humanity.
Who directed The Old Guard?
The Old Guard is a 2020 film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It depicts the story of four undying warriors who have protected humanity for centuries and find themselves hunted due to their unique, mysterious abilities.
Does The Old Guard feature a new immortal character?
Yes, a central plot point in The Old Guard involves the four undying warriors discovering a new immortal. This discovery happens simultaneously as the group is targeted by enemies seeking to exploit their mysterious powers for their own purposes.