Boss

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Season 2
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 21, 2011
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Aug 17, 2012
    58
    While Boss has delusions of Shakespeare, it's not even in the same league as the TNT revival of "Dallas."
  2. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Aug 10, 2012
    50
    There are fitful moments that work, but the show also manages to shoot itself in the foot regularly.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best TV Season of 2012
93
#93 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. FacingDrama
    Sep 8, 2012
    9
    No Emmy nominations, but a group of loyal followers! Yes, Boss is not being watched by millions of people, that is what turns it into aNo Emmy nominations, but a group of loyal followers! Yes, Boss is not being watched by millions of people, that is what turns it into a dramatic "treasure". Kane is the major no city would want and that's what makes it irresistable to watch: we love tiranny in some way. Keep it like that, Grammer!… Full Review »
  2. realmc26
    Jan 13, 2013
    10
    What a cracking season! I don't understand why Boss did not rate through the roof.
    Easily one of the best shows again in 2012. Kelsey Grammer    What a cracking season! I don't understand why Boss did not rate through the roof.
    Easily one of the best shows again in 2012. Kelsey Grammer is riveting in ever scene supported by excellent performances throughout the whole cast.
    Above all else Boss is entertaining and throughout season 2, continued to be less than predictable at every twist and turn in the plot.
    Considering the rubbish that keeps getting renewed I can't believe it got cancelled.
    Hopefully the movie eventuates. the story deserves an ending.    … Full Review »
  3. xfajardo
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    The only thing this show has against it is that it's not being watched by millions, nevertheless, it's as good as it gets: superb acting,The only thing this show has against it is that it's not being watched by millions, nevertheless, it's as good as it gets: superb acting, intrigue, sex, dirty politics and murder, all with an excellent production.… Full Review »
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