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Unlock My Boss korean drama review
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Unlock My Boss
1 people found this review helpful
by SieL68
11 days ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

A Mystery, and a Whole Lot of Trust Issues

I stumbled upon Unlock My Boss through a random recommendation, and honestly, I was a little hesitant to give it a try. I hadn't heard much about it before, and the combination of fantasy, sci-fi, AI, crime, mystery, and comedy sounded like a lot to squeeze into one drama. I wasn't sure how all those genres would work together, but I'm glad I gave it a chance because it turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable watch.

What I enjoyed most was watching the mystery unfold and constantly trying to figure out who's actually on whose side. There are plenty of morally gray characters, and just when you think you've figured someone out, you start questioning their intentions all over again. I love that kind of uncertainty in a mystery, where identifying who's a friend or foe becomes part of the fun. With only 12 episodes, it's also a fairly short watch, which made it easy to get through without feeling like too much of a commitment.

I wouldn't say it's one of the most memorable dramas I've watched, but my partner and I genuinely enjoyed the experience. And can I just say, I really felt bad for Choco Pie uncle. The man did so much of the work, only for things to turn out the way they did. I won't elaborate because that's a spoiler best discovered while watching. Overall, Unlock My Boss was an unexpectedly entertaining ride, and definitely worth giving a chance if you're looking for something a little different.
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