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Season 2 – Boss

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As mayor, Tom Kane is the most powerful man in Chicago, where the constituents have a history of looking the other way as long as the job gets done. And Kane has gotten things done over several terms in office; he knows the backroom politics game in the Windy City and he plays it well. Yet despite his success, Kane leads an otherwise empty existence. He has no one to turn to when he's confronted with the fact that he has a degenerative brain disorder. He's estranged from his wife, Meredith, and daughter, Emma. Kitty O'Neil, Kane's chief of staff, has her suspicions but plays the part of loyal employee, as does adviser Ezra Stone, who doesn't ask any questions. That's the way Kane likes it, of course, but he won't be able to keep his secret forever.
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Kelsey Grammar alone provides ample reason to watch Boss, but the rest of the stellar supporting cast of wretchedly fascinating, emotionally entangled characters holds viewer attention.

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Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Feb 8, 2019
4/5
The good news is that the focus is here in the second season, one that feels even more like Shakespearian drama but that justifies its self-seriousness more than in season one with fascinating characters. Go to Full Review Andrew Collins Guardian Feb 8, 2019
Boss stands as testament both to the declamatory acting heft of Grammer, whose square head, booming expletives and rolled shirtsleeves bespeak a very male brand of executive power, and to the purchasing acumen of Channel 4. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News Aug 17, 2012
4/5
At the heart of this drama, in every sense, is Grammer. It's worth turning on this show just to watch his performance. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant Feb 8, 2019
Season 2 of Boss started off with a great deal of promise... In the end, the finale left the season with a sense of lackadaisical repetition, a shuffling of the pieces, instead of decisively pushing them forward. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh PopMatters Aug 29, 2014
8/10
...t a hardboiled, somewhat abstracted view of power relations as practiced by a varied cast of characters... while also imparting an almost Shakespearean grandeur to the proceedings. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Aug 17, 2012
I'm still hooked on Boss; watching Kane and his political machine proved too mesmerizing to resist. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 25, 2025 10 successful Starz episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-MA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more K e @RT02095638 Apr 16, 2024 Great show. Not sure how it wasn’t more popular. I assume it’s because it aired on Starz? See more Read all reviews
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Kelsey Grammer

Mayor Tom Kane

Connie Nielsen

Meredith Kane

Jeff Hephner

Ben Zajac

Kathleen Robertson

Kitty O'Neil

Francis Guinan

Gov. McCall Cullen

Troy Garity

Sam Miller

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 17, 2012 Louder Than Words A lavish groundbreaking of the modernized O'Hare terminals cements Kane's legacy; despite his seemingly bright political future, Kane continues to struggle with his disease. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 24, 2012 Through and Through Kane hires an ambitious newcomer and poaches his nemesis' aide in an effort to fill the void that Stone left behind. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 31, 2012 Ablution Kane's growing infatuation with Mona leads him to get swept up in her desire for the redevelopment of a blighted housing project. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 7, 2012 Redemption Kane eliminates longtime members of his political machine; Meredith and Emma reject Kane's efforts to reconnect. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 14, 2012 Mania Kane's war against political corruption threatens his hold over the City Council; worsening mental symptoms leave Kane unable to tell the difference between reality and hallucinations. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 21, 2012 Backflash Tensions at the housing project escalate from unrest to rioting; Kane's past haunts him when he quietly seeks treatment at an alternative clinic. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 28, 2012 The Conversation Kane regains control of the city following an alternative medical treatment; in order to restore his public perception, Kane must make a hard choice regarding an old friend. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 5, 2012 Consequence Kane is forced to form a tenuous alliance with Alderman Ross, a longtime enemy on the City Council, in order to maintain his hold over Chicago. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 12, 2012 Clinch Kane's enemies threaten to bring him down as Chicago's emergency managers prepare to take control of the city. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 19, 2012 True Enough Miller publishes a story that could destroy Kane; Kitty's alliance with Doyle worries Kane; Kane tries to stay on top. Details

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Boss — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 17, 2012
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