Chief of Staff
Created by Kwak Jung-hwan
On JTBC
A tense political thriller centered on backroom power plays and personal ambition within South Korea's National Assembly, where trust is currency and every move is calculated.
As a chief of staff in the National Assembly, Jang Tae-jun influences power behind the scenes while pursuing his own ambitions to rise to the top.
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Questions people ask
Is Chief of Staff easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Chief of Staff leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Chief of Staff sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Chief of Staff scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Chief of Staff violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Chief of Staff
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Chief of Staff
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Chief of Staff, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Chief of Staff, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Chief of Staff, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
