Surprisingly, Chief of Staff 2 manages to outpace and maneuver season 1. One of the reviewers called Chief of Staff the perfect adult drama. So, too, then is Chief of Staff 2. Sequels usually fall short, but not this one. It starts with a "WTF?!", continues to "Holy S&*%!", and ends with "Yup, I knew it!" I marathoned the 10 episodes on Netflix. I was completely vested in the characters and the story. I was all in, perhaps too much as my family kept saying, "You know they can't hear you," or "Do you know you're talking to/yelling at the tv?" I'm really thinking of spending the weekend rewatching both seasons.

The plot, the writing, the directing and editing, the entire production is fantastic. They doubled down on the backstabbing and scheming. The political intrigue wasn't as upfront as was the investigation. They prosecutors are a big part of Season 2.

The acting is superb. I mentioned in my Chief of Staff review that Shin Min Ah was so far removed from her usual type of role that I forgot it was her. I did in season 2 as well. They got a shot of those dimples and it hit me who she was. Kim Gab Soo was as mesmerizing in this as he was in season 1. He only lost in his scene stealing to Jung Woon In. Lee Jung Jae embodied his character. This was the first time I've seen him in a drama. He is wonderful.

Chief of Staff, the full series, is fantastic. Season 2 brings everything from both seasons to a satisfying close. However, they leave you hoping you may see some of the characters again. It's like a great book that you couldn't put down for a while even after you've finished.