Protect the Boss

2011·Show
18Episodes in1Season
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

No Eun Seol finally gets a job as a secretary at a law firm after struggling with unemployment, only to fall in love with her boss, Cha Ji Heon, the immature youngest son of a chaebol family.
Korean Romantic ComedyWorkplace RomanceChaebol DramaCharacter GrowthHumorous AnticsLighthearted & CharmingFamily & Friendship BondsOffice PoliticsComfort Watch

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Protect the Boss

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Where can I stream Protect the Boss legally?

Protect the Boss is included with a subscription to OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Protect the Boss worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Protect the Boss have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 18 episodes.

When did Protect the Boss air?

It ran from 2011 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Protect the Boss in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Protect the Boss?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Protect the Boss in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Protect the Boss use?

Dysfunctional FamilyFriendly EnemySquash MatchFriendless BackgroundInsult BackfireBrutal HonestyToilet HumorAlways Someone BetterAbusive ParentsGratuitous EnglishThe RivalPosthumous Characterand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Protect the Boss, including Dysfunctional Family, Friendly Enemy, Squash Match.

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