BOSS
BOSS

BOSS

2011TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsJapanese

Osawa Eriko is a beautiful career woman who has just returned from training in the U.S. and is appointed as the "boss" of this division. But despite her intelligence and capabilities, she can never understand a man's heart, so she remains unable to find a husband.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users85%
Director: Gus Van SantGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Mayor Tom Kane is a powerful and ruthless politician navigating the treacherous landscape of Chicago city politics. He struggles to maintain his control over the city while battling a degenerative neurological disorder that causes him to experience hallucinations and lose his grip on reality. Kane uses manipulation, intimidation, and moral compromise to protect his position and further his agenda, often at the expense of those around him.

Critical Reception

Boss received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Kelsey Grammer's performance and the show's dark, complex portrayal of political power and personal struggle. However, some critics found the show's tone to be overly bleak and its plot occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kelsey Grammer delivers a powerhouse performance as a morally ambiguous politician.
  • The series offers a compelling, albeit dark, examination of power and corruption.
  • Praised for its gritty realism and intense drama.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the show's dramatic intensity and Kelsey Grammer's commanding presence. Some viewers found the narrative challenging due to its complex themes and dark subject matter.

Awards & Accolades

Kelsey Grammer won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2012 for his role as Tom Kane.

Fun Fact

The show was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois, utilizing many of the city's iconic landmarks and political institutions as backdrops.

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