I found The Big Boss at the perfect time while procrastinating on studying for my finals. It’s such an easy watch, a lighthearted youth comedy that’s dramatic without the drama. I was laughing from the very beginning until the end. Ye Mu Xi is such an endearing character; she really was a great center for the series while still giving other characters a chance to shine.

The premise was very simple and revolved around Ye Mu Xi and Liao Dan Yi’s rivalry as they collected friends for their student committee. Each episode had its own story that flowed into the next. It’s a youth drama, so it’s really about watching the characters enjoy their adolescence. You’re not going to get a big climax where protagonist battles antagonist.

The actors are still very young and just beginning their careers. To lead a small series like this, they did quite well. Eleanor Lee especially brought Mu Xi to life with her comedic expressions. Huang Jun Jie had a tougher job of playing a cold Dan Yi without making him stiff. Fortunately he got to play around with his character living in other people’s fantasies—p.s. the fantasies are a hilarious touch. I love the twists they take.

My favorite genre is romance, but they tell you from the beginning that this is not a love story. I actually really enjoyed the show with its lack thereof. You have to keep in mind that these characters are still very young and immature. I’m glad they didn’t try to push the romance.

Nevertheless, I’m crossing my fingers for more seasons where we watch our group of friends grow older and mature into that genre! (;