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Introverted Boss korean drama review
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Introverted Boss
3 people found this review helpful
by jwhites
Jun 22, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
This review may contain spoilers
Story: There is nothing startlingly new about this series. Rich, damaged guy, poor girl. Where I have a very big problem is with the portrayal of introversion being shown as what is really social anxiety disorder/social phobia. Introverts MAY have characteristics of shyness or lack of ease in public speaking or commit social solecisms. But if all of those things, plus hiding under clothing, are significantly ramped up, you do not have a personality type, you have a chronic mental health condition which requires skilled therapy and occasionally medication.

Additionally, the worst possible companion for any introvert, let alone someone with social phobia, is someone who is going to "fix" them by talking nonstop and pushing them to do things without any consideration for that person whatsoever. That would be torture to the introvert; it will not fix them, it will push them away.

This combination negates the likelihood of any of the story being realistic, which was a real bummer.

Acting: The male lead managed to maintain some dignity and believability despite the huge flaws in how the character was interpreted by the writer/director. The female lead was a yapping chihuahua in a human suit -- a nervous, over-caffeinated, deeply insecure chihuahua, convinced that everyone finds her drunk drooling adorable. It was tedious just listening to the constant flow of drivel pouring out of her mouth. Second male lead was effective and seemed well-fleshed out.

Cast: There are some good veteran actors whom I have enjoyed in other shows - comic actors and dramatic ones as well. And filler stereotypes.

Music: It didn't bother me or impress me so, that evens it out.

Rewatch value: Don't bother.

Overall: I was disappointed from start to finish with the flawed premise and treatment thereof.
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