A Boss and a Babe (2023)

Could’ve been 10 eps

So overall I liked this show, but it had the potential to be a love it show.

Force and Book really carried this show because there were some draggy episodes and some unnecessary plot points. Overall it could’ve been 10 eps.

They added some plot points that were left either unresolved or poorly solved

SOME SPOILERY BUT NOT TRUE SPOILER PLOT HOLES:

-Drake’s character and the stealing the company secrets, he kept denying it, so they could’ve added a plot twist. His friendship with Boss just fizzles and we get no deeper backstory either?
-Jack’s depression & failed prior relationship, they mentioned both several times but it added nothing to the main plot line so why keep mentioning them as if they were important to the story. I thought they’d throw us a curveball but I’m glad they didn’t make his depression a reason why he does something unsavory. (Which is why I thought that’s why they kept mentioning it).
-Tian, Thoop & the fam, so you gonna tell me they made Thoop’s arrest and fam confrontation such a big deal and then ‘resolve’ it off cam and now the fam is A Ok afterwards? Sorry the mom is unforgivable. F$#k that B1tch!
-Three & Zo were beyond cute as a couple but they had no major value add to the main GunCher plot line.

And lastly, Gun aka Boss fell in love with Cher’s voice because of ASMR vids he did, they didn’t film or show not one vid of Cher doing ASMR. It became almost irrelevant after ep 2.

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A series that I wasn't that eager to watch but actually liked in the end

Let me start off by saying the only reason why I watched this series is due to the fact that I eanted to watch 'Our Skyy 2' and this couple was going to be one of the eight couples being used. So, because of that, I started this series. And...I actually liked it!

Story-8/10
I think that if this was told as a simple cute, fluff story without the attempt of angst and trying, but failing to have an antagonist, it would have been one hell of a series. I mean, they tried to add something that wasn't really dealt with nor, to me, was even needed.

I mean, what happened with Thop and his case? It was kind of just brushed over. And also, Thop just forgiving his mom so easily eventhough she knew what the step-father was doing to his sister and did NOTHING about it?! And then you have Gun's mom basically telling Cher that he was not good enough for her son. I mean, it's cool if he wanted to better himself for himself- not for somebody else.

And due to these issues, I give this story an 8.

Acting/Cast-9/10
I adore all the actors in this series. The banter between friends, Force acting kind of stiff, yet cool as Gun. And Book as Cher, although there were sometimes the character did annoy me. I enjoyed Force and Book here more than thier previous series 'Enchante ' ( which was why I really was not that eager to watch this).

Music-8/10
The music was cute and adorable. I'm really going to miss it.

Rewatch Valu-8/10
I surprisingly actually do see myself watching this series soon. Despite it's few flaws, it really was a good series to watch that entertained me.

Overall-8.5/10
Overall, I give this series an 8.5. It's a cute, light and fluffy, with some moments that I did not enjoy as the outcome was not really dealth with. I am now eagerly awaiting for next week for this coulpe in 'Our Skyy 2'.

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Actually not that bad.

I was pretty excited to watch this ever since the trailer and had some pretty good expectations. To be honest the story line is very odd. It doesn’t make 100% sense. We never got to see what Thoop was doing that required him to constantly need money from Cher. The boss and Cher falling in love just seems so spontaneous. The established couple Zo and Three are super cute! I liked they had a bit of their own screen time but it was a bit just placed there with imo no real need. The story line is pretty grim too for such a light romance bl.

I like ForceBook as an acting pair. Many people watch this because of Force, but I liked them both. The chemistry and acting was really good. I don’t think Book overacted for Cher. I know some people who are actually literally like Cher. Cher just seems to be that type of character. I like how they show insane character development also. At first the boss wasn’t too social and liked a routine thing. But after Cher the boss was trying new things and going out and having fun. A lot of people didn’t like ep 11 because Cher sort of broke up but I really understood. Cher wanted a break to get his life together because he was close to graduation. But the boss was clingy and because of that Cher knew the boss wouldn’t let him go so easily. I’m not sure about Gun’s mom though. She didn’t seem like the whole homophobic mom I thought she was going to be. Gun said his mom tried to ungay him so it raised my homophobia sensor. But she was not like that at all. She was like understanding? Complete opposite. I like how Jack was watching out for Cher because let’s be honest here. A company owner and an intern? That’s pretty scandalous tbh. It’s depicted as bad in the drama but it’s actually not. I’d be concerned too if any of my friends didn’t that.

One thing I didn’t like was the time line. Basically the first 11 eps and half of ep 12 is during Cher’s internship which is 3months? It doesn’t seem like 3 months go by at all. Then in the last half of ep 12 the boss states it’s been a year since Cher’s graduation. I was so confused by that. It just jumped through space and time? I would’ve thought Gun would’ve popped the question in that time sphere. Anyways the mention of time passing does come up quite frequent by how close Cher’s graduation is. Also they didn’t show Tian’s anniversary. Which I would’ve liked to see personally. Or the arrest of the step dad.

I really like this and it was easy to watch. I kept smiling during the last ep. It was so cute. However the story line makes it pretty grim. It’s good but need a way better story line.

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Легкий ромком

Не могу сказать, что я довольна этим лакорном. Сюжет носился по кругу, какие-то персонажи то пропадают, то появляются в не понятных и не нужных моментах. Я считаю, что такой ромком, можно было сделать намного меньше - серий 8 предостаточно. Поднято много тем: и насилие в семье, проблемы с психическим здоровьем, предательство, гомофобия. Меня отталкивало, что когда были довольно серьезные и тяжелые моменты, их переводили в шутки делая сюжет наивно глупым. Персонаж Дрэйка, был сделан вообще в виде глупого ребенка, который ябедничает и визжит как избалованное детя, не по взрослому объективно решает проблемы. Хотя изначально мы его видим как умного парня, работающего над игрой, который был частью крупного бизнеса. Многие писали, что Шер раздражает. Ну да, есть моменты, когда было желание заткнуть его. лол. Особенно при нарушении границ с Ганом и разговор с мамой Гана. В остальном он очарователен, так как ведет себя естественно и остается собой. Но все-равно в нужные моменты он показывает, что он зрелый и взрослый. Понравилось как они подняли и обсудили тему ЛГБТК+ . Особенно в офисе, где ходит много жестких сплетен о шефе, его предпочтениях и связи в подчиненным. Мне понравилось как и Шер, и Джейк ставили на место много говорящих. Например о "верх" и "низ". Вы серьезно? Тогда почему ни кто не спрашивает гетеро пару о их позах? не обсуждает и не осуждает это? Почему именно в однополых парах это такая яркая тема для разговора? Смешно от людской глупости. Как я люблю говорить: не знаешь о чем поговорить, помолчи или почитай книгу. Понравилось динамика дружбы. Как и у Гана друг, так и у Шера. Об актерах. Понравилось, как друзья детства Бук и Фос выросли в актерской игре. Что они могут быть в абсолютно разных ролях. Химичили не по-детски. Майк. Видела Майка в новом для меня образе, но все равно его мимика всегда шикарна. Понравилось, что персонаж То (бывший Гана) был не раздражающий и оставил приятные ощущения от его присутствия. Затянутая история с мамой, которая только в последнем эпизоде, будет понятны ее действия. Пересматривать не буду. Но в целом лакорн понравился.

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Finally Boss got his babe

One of the must-watch. The series had a good start, and the story's pace was perfect. The chemistry between Gun and Cher/Laem is captivating. The whole cast did an outstanding job with their characters. The series was well written and directed. Gun and Cher/Laem are good together. Though it is another workplace drama, the cast seems good, and the storyline is typical yet fresh.

Plot:
This story revolves around Gun, a game development company owner and an intern Cher/Laem, and how they heal each other's hidden wounds.
Gun is a little intimidating and professional, while Cher is a cheerful and optimistic outlooker. No one can say anything dishearting to Cher/Laem, not even Gun.

Force and Book were the perfect jobs portraying Gun and Cher. I cannot imagine anyone else in their place. The chemistry between Gun and Cher was sizzling hot, yet it was cute. They had their problems (past, status and more), but somehow they overcame them together to become one. They are each other's safe place. I believe that Gun fell in love with Cher because he treats Gun like everyone else and the ASMR channel.

Well-wishers
Porsche gave the courage and support Gun needed the most.
Tub, Jack, Thi, Zo, Aoi and Ink genuinely cares about Gun and Cher's relationship. Tup and Aoi were humorous and easy-going characters. Jack was a reserved at the beginning of the series due to past trauma, but he destroyed his hurdles with his friend's and family's support.
Zo and Three are a lovely couple. They could have got more screen time.

Others
Tian: I felt terrible for what happened to Tian; her stepfather was the reason she killed herself, and he deserves torturous punishment for what he did with Tian.
Thup is a complex character, but based on what he has undergone in his past, why he is tough to understand and handle. Thup and his mom got their fair share of happiness.
Cher's mom and grandmother were great characters and could have got more screen time.
Gun's mother's character was added to fuel the drama and separation between Gun-Cher, but it turned out well. Finally, Gun's mom approved of their relationship.
Thyme could have had more screen space, and his characters ended abruptly. There is a lot of question that remains unanswered about his character.

Everyone got their happy ending. I just every single aspect of the series.

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This show isn’t the wreck you all are making it out to be

A Boss and A Babe is a solid 8. A sweet story with a sprinkle of drama and characters who actually resolve their issues without dragging things out *shocking*

Cher might be a little unconventional by society's standards, but he’s extremely lovable. He’s goofy but not dumb, and he is always genuine with others and himself. Oftentimes, this type of character comes off as annoying, but Cher never seems to cross that line. It definitely helps that he’s hilarious.

Gun is pretty much the standard of an ideal man. He’s attentive and chooses to care for the people Cher loves. He’s also vulnerable, and I would even say innocent, in respect to his interactions with others'. He wants to believe in those around him, even when he has been repeatedly shown that not everyone puts as much weight on friendship as he does. I love the little touches of comedy that come when he’s feeling shy or self conscious.

Cher perfectly fills in the gaps in Gun’s life. He shows him joy, kindness, and affection with no expectations attached. He even offers up his friend group before even knowing that making and keeping friendships was one of Gun’s traumas! Cher is what Gun needed.

The lineup of friends on both sides is a winner. On Cher’s side, we have a whole gang of loving friends who might fight and argue but who are willing to apologize when they’ve screwed up. There is a bit of a spotlight on Jack, who has his own struggles but still finds it in him to worry about his friends. I was particularly thankful that his friendship with Cher was not marred by romantic affection, like it is often done in other shows.

On Gun’s side, we have Porsche, who always pops up just when he’s needed and always has the best advice. He might be Gun’s ex, but he’s more like the fairy godmother. (We’re not going to talk about the entitled ex-friend Time, except to say that I love seeing Drake on screen and wish we could have gotten an actual resolution.)

The show did have a tendency to drop the ball when it came to resolving storylines and closing loose ends, almost as if they didn’t have enough time to film or include them and decided to cut them. In this case, it wasn’t a deal-breaker simply because GunCher were kept front and center and their resolution as a couple was satisfactory. As a whole, I believe the story would have been more poignant if these loose ends were addressed better. This is the real difference between an iconic show and just a good one, and ABAAB fell short. Still I praise it for what it did do, which was create an enjoyable romantic comedy.

In summary, a lovely ensemble with lovable characters and minimal drama. An easy and enjoyable watch.

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More like a fanboy and a chatterbox

This is such a cute series from the start! I like that it is light and funny (actually, it wasn’t as light and funny as I expected), especially as I have been watching some quite dark and heavy stuff lately. While the main theme of the series is nothing new, I absolutely love what they did with the characters. I also think it’s very fun to have a game company and gaming competitions be a part of the series, even if I hoped to see more of it.

Gun & Cher: I find Cher absolutely adorable, both the way he acts and just how talkative he is. He is unapologetically himself. But he also shows a sense of maturity and understanding for those around him, which might be due to his past. He is not childish to the point of it being annoying, he is simply being himself. Or maybe that’s his way of hiding the pain. Boss Gun is an interesting character too; we learn pretty quickly that there are some events from his past that are still bothering him. And that not everyone in his life is supportive of him. And he’s Cher’s fan, how cute! Cher was first introduced as someone who brings out the more relaxed side of Gun, but I think Gun quickly became a safe person for Cher. Yet he never pressures him into sharing more than he is willing to, he simply lets him know he is there for him when he is ready to talk. Another thing that I absolutely love is the attention to details – even the way Gun and Cher sit while having breakfast really shows how their personalities are.

I also absolutely love the fact that whatever happens between Cher and Gun is always consensual. Gun is in a position of power and that is something he could easily use to get what he wants, yet he never really pressures Cher into anything. Cher can always refuse something, and Gun doesn’t get mad at him. If anything, Cher seems to be the more daring one between the two, erasing all the “normal” boundaries of boss-intern, even friend-friend, relationships. I feel that their excellent communication also helps with showing that Gun is not taking advantage of his position. They talk very openly about everything, and I find that very refreshing. It’s nice to see.

Another thing that I really want to praise is the way they talked about LGBTQ+ community. There is a lot of gossip happening around the office about boss and his preferences. The first time Cher put them in their place, I wanted to clap. Or adressing how rude it is to speculate about who is a top and who is a bottom - like you don't ask a straight couple in what position they do it, so why would you do that to a gay couple?

Force and Book have great chemistry on screen. I think they did great with portraying their characters. I also think their visuals really fit the characters well, so that was a great casting decision. Not sure how similar they are to their roles in real life, but I am sure that Cher’s constant chatting was a challenge for Book, but he pulled it off.

Zo & Three: They are adorable, especially for already being an established couple. I am living for the short, cute, and sweet moments between them. Three seems to have some anger issues, he is very quick to blow up. But Zo seems to be able to handle him pretty well. There’s probably a story behind this, but we didn’t really get to know it.

Jack is also a character I like a lot. He has a lot on his plate, including his depression, yet he is such a great friend to Cher. I do feel we are missing some backstory to Jack. And also how the whole friend group came to be. He might appear a bit rough on the edges sometimes, but I think his straight-to-the-point personality also helps to keep Cher grounded. Cher’s cheerfulness and slightly impulsive behavior keep Jack on his toes. I know some people don’t like him sticking his nose into Cher’s relationship with Gun, but Jack didn’t mean anything bad. He wanted to make sure his friend won’t get hurt in the end.

I have mixed feelings about Porsche. There are moments where I feel like his relationship with Gun is very weird and too close for someone who used to be a couple. But at the same time, it makes a lot of sense as Gun is not someone who opens easily. He finds it hard to let people in. It was nice to see how supportive the two were though, we usually get exes who are ready to do anything to either destroy each other's happiness or want to get back together.

Ah, Thoop. I knew there was going to be something more than just him being a brat. And while what Tian went through is heartbreaking, Thoop’s guilt is no less painful. I also understand why he acted the way he did. And his reaction when he saw Gun and Cher together makes a lot of sense.

The whole Thyme situation is one that didn’t really get a full closure. I guess one could say it did, but it still feels like there was still a lot unsaid and unfinished.

And I think it’s great that they don’t tend to drag conflicts through multiple episodes but get them resolved fairly quickly. It makes it more realistic, but it also doesn’t ruin the anticipation for new episodes.

The OST is really catchy as well. I really like it. I like the intro as well. And I found the boss and intern characters adorable!

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Roteiro vazio e uma história fraca

é uma série de personagens cativantes, a química do Force e Book é incrível e no geral é uma série leve e bobinha, mas o maior problema para mim é a falta de história.

os personagens são extremamente rasos, não há evolução ou construção do romance entre eles, o casal secundário está ali apenas de enfeite e a trama joga inúmeras questões que possuem ZERO impacto na narrativa.

a série começa mostrando o Gun como esse cara mau humorado, frio e rude, mas logo no primeiro ep. ele já está de joelhos pelo Cher e é isso. não existe construção do relacionamento deles ou desenvolvimento e isso torna a série entediante.

Cher inclusive é um personagem que eu adoro, mas que é tão caricato, tão bobo que soa absurdamente infantil e irrealista em muitos momentos.

o que temos é uma série que parece um compilado de cenas que não se adicionam. é toda a briga do Gun com o Time, os problemas com o Thup, o roubo do jogo, a mãe do Gun interferir na relação deles, a depressão do Jack, a morte da Thian. tudo isso é jogado na série, discutido em uma cena e logo em seguida esquecido.

inclusive a série perde muito quando decide jogar um plot que Thian se suicidou por ter engravidado do pai após anos sendo estuprada. é algo tão pesado, tão sinistro e eles só jogam isso e no episódio seguinte essa trama sequer é lembrada.

é uma série fofa, mas extremamente mau construída e rasa. e nem adianta inventar desculpas porque Our Dating Sim e Our Dinning Table são duas séries fofas que estão ai e tem uma construção impecável.

infelizmente não foi dessa vez que o Force e Book receberam uma série decente..

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Cute simple story. but no side plot or many answers

A Boss and a Babe is a cute story, and the nice series Force and Book deserved after Enchanté. The plot is overall quite simple, but I really liked the main couple. The side characters don’t have individual plots or matter all that much.
Force and Book are great as Gun and Cher, you could see how well they fit into those characters. Force as Gun is the highlight of the series, in my opinion, The entire cast is overall well in the show. Java is the weakest link, but his character is also annoying, so that doesn’t help.
My biggest issue with ABAAB is the fact that the side characters and plots don’t matter. Cher’s friend group is there just to be fun and create lighthearted moments. Zo and Thee have several alone scenes that are bland and don’t go anywhere beyond proving they’re in love. We get a hint about Jack’s backstory and him having depression, but that’s no explored. But not exploring is still better than trying to tackle a heavy issue, like everything involving Tian, and doing a bad job. By the way, Thoop was OK with the mom way to easily.
The biggest mystery for me is Drake's character. Is he the bad guy? What really happened in the past? Did he steal information from Gun’s company about the new game? Was he framed? Did Ink fabricate those logs? I guess we’ll never know… (unless Our Skyy decides to mention it)

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very cute, but little else

I watched this title with my friend who loves ForceBook (after Only Friends). It's very sweet! The characters are quirky/fun and the plot is cartoonish. While it could be slow, it wasn't ever so bad that I was bored or wanted to drop it. We wanted to watch Force be hot and silly on our TV screens, and that was certainly accomplished. As a pick-me-up or feel-good show, it definitely has it's place.

That said, the story wasn't particularly original or well done. Particularly, a lot of the plot with Tian and Thoop was either haphazard, rushed, or a rather inappropriate tone to the rest of the story. It takes a sweet, unoriginal romcom and makes it just clunky and long enough to sink the rewatch value. I had fun!... but I won't be picking this up again.

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