Boss
Boss

Boss

2012TV ShowCanceled3 SeasonsEnglish

Mayor Tom Kane sits like a spider at the center of Chicago's web of power; a web built on a covenant with the people. They want to be led, they want disputes settled, jobs dispensed, and loyalties rewarded. If he achieves all this through deception and immorality, so be it. As long as he gets the job done, they look the other way. Yet despite being the most effective mayor in recent history, a degenerative brain disorder is ripping everything away from him. He can't trust his memory, his closest allies, or even himself.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gus Van Sant (pilot), Farhad Safinia, Mario Van Peebles, Adam Davidson, Michael Dinner, Stephen Herek, John Krokidas, Michael Offer, Tricia BrockGenres: Drama, Political Drama, Crime Drama

Plot Summary

Mayor Tom Kane, a ruthless and manipulative politician in Chicago, grapples with a degenerative neurological disorder while maintaining his iron grip on the city's political machine. As his condition worsens, his power and control begin to unravel, forcing him to confront his past actions and the enemies he has made. The series explores the dark underbelly of urban politics, ambition, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power.

Critical Reception

Boss received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Kelsey Grammer's performance as the complex and morally ambiguous Mayor Kane. Critics often lauded the show's gritty portrayal of political maneuvering and its compelling, albeit dark, narrative. However, some found the show's tone too bleak and its plot sometimes convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kelsey Grammer delivers a tour-de-force performance, anchoring the series with his compelling portrayal of a morally compromised politician.
  • The show offers a dark and unflinching look at the corrupt world of big-city politics.
  • While praised for its ambition and grit, some critics found the series' bleakness and complex plot occasionally challenging.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the show's intense drama and Kelsey Grammer's acting, often highlighting the compelling political intrigue. However, some viewers found the narrative too dark or difficult to follow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Kelsey Grammer was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2012 and 2013.

Fun Fact

Kelsey Grammer's performance as Mayor Tom Kane was so intense that he reportedly lost over 30 pounds during the filming of the first season due to the stress and demands of the role.

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