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5.0 out of 5 starsContinuing a terrific modern tradition of strong, adult drama
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2017
Being a member of another site where I got some very tasty clips of shows, is where I first saw Boss, but obviously didn't know anything more about it, and then I saw it one day online for a very small price, both seasons, and I read what it was about. It turned out to be a great show.
The first thing that struck me was the way these shows are made now, and that doesn't just include this, but things like Lip Service and Dominion, (both of which I have) and other shows, all are restricted, for more mature audiences, and all have stronger language in them, sexual scenes, nudity and violence, but they are still great, great dramas. It seems they have decided to grow up a bit. I believe it all started way back when with one of my all time favourites, NYPD Blue, which lets face it, raised the bar and set the modern standards and other shows have done exactly the same since then. Boss for me, continues this terrific modern tradition, but I am surprised that it didn't go further than two seasons.
I'm not sure anyone really needs me to spell out the plot and premise of the show and ruin it, except to say that Kelsey Grammer is the tough, but merciless mayor of Chicago and rules his city and those who work around him with an iron fist, but he harbours a dark secret, which he struggles to keep away from the media. Needless to say, Kelsey Grammer is gripping, brilliant and he has certainly seemed to put his comedy days behind him. He does strong drama just as well!
I have just seen both seasons through from start to finish and I am now almost immediately watching it through from the beginning again, yes, it is that good. Obviously it depends on individual tastes, but this is a cracking drama which I would recommend to anyone. It features some brilliant drama, it is occasionally scary, it is now and then, tragic, it is very often sexy, and it is always intriguing. At the end of each episode now, when the credit goes up for exec producer, I nearly always think, oh, damn, over already? By the way, if anyone remembers Kathleen Robertson, (who I know from a film on dvd from the 90s I have called Blown Away, starring the two Corey's and the last they made together, also featuring Nicole Eggert), check this out, since she has really grown up into a hot piece and she plays a major part.
They only made two seasons of this, maybe judge for yourself if it could have gone on longer. Highly recommended.