Guillermo Francella portrays Eliseo, the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, Eliseo is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit. Eliseo's only concern is protecting his job, which comes under threat by a proposed pool project.
The Boss
DETAILS
“The Boss” is a dramedy that narrates, in an ironic and humorous tone, the adventures of Eliseo, a first-class building superintendent who, behind the back of the homeowners’ association that hired him, uses and abuses his power to surveil and meddle. A building is a universe whose ecosystem works under its own dynamics and specific rules — the superintendent knows each one perfectly well. He lives there, works there, and absorbs every detail of the inhabitants' lives. But underneath his seemingly submissive and servile appearance hides a talented schemer. A mask of humility and honesty is his most resourceful weapon. Knowledge is his power. He knows everything about his neighbors: their names, schedules, jobs, bonds, weaknesses, and tastes. His brain is constantly recording everything that goes on. With that advantage over his “victims”, he devises strategies to influence each of them and can accurately anticipate how they will react to his moves. The power game over his neighbors is like that of the cat and mouse. According to his whims, his mood, or the need to defend his job at all costs, he can cause wide-ranging damage. He also imparts justice and protects those he deems meek. He acts like a god in his own land.
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- Release Date:
- 2022
- Genre:
- Comedy
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Mariano Cohn
- Gastón Duprat
- Starring:
- Guillermo Francella
- Gabriel Goity
- Manuel Vicente
- Gastón Cocchiarale
- Arturo Puig
- Daniel Aráoz
EPISODES
S1:E1 A Dangerous Project
Superintendent Eliseo learns about a project that would result in him losing his home and job.
S1:E2 A Sympathetic Move
Eliseo manipulates a case of infidelity and plays on a woman’s faith in a bid to secure allies.
S1:E3 A Tourist in Buenos Aires
Eliseo must run off a Swiss tourist after the owners of the apartment he rented her return early.
S1:E4 A Lover for Zambrano
Eliseo employs drastic measures to destroy his adversary’s marriage.
S1:E5 Surprise Visit
The arrival of a suspicious character at the condominium forces Eliseo to investigate.
S1:E6 Night Driver
Eliseo is ensnared in a blackmail scheme by the daughter of a menacing union leader.
S1:E7 Therapeutic Companion
After efforts to help a tenant’s depressed son backfires, Eliseo tries to undo the good he’s done.
S1:E8 Sabotage in the Engine Room
Eliseo’s latest plan to derail the pool project plunges the building into a dark chaos.
S1:E9 The Squatter in 5B
Eliseo digs deep into his bag of deception to secure the three votes needed to block the project.
S1:E10 The Moment of Truth
A last-minute betrayal allows the passing of the pool project, sending Eliseo into a dark place.
S1:E11 The Phoenix
Eliseo returns to the building during an emergency that transforms him into a hero.