The Producers is a strange show. I have to imagine the production was influenced by The Office. Characters speak directly to the camera, they lie to the camera to make punchlines, and in general it has an unusual vibe for a kdrama. This lessens as time goes on but is very pronounced in the first two episodes.

There are a few aspects of the show that I think are quite strong. First off the setting works well, having the show be about TV production is a good change of pace and it's legitimately interesting to see this fictional version of KBS. The episodes that involve filming a variety show are also good showing the amount of work that goes into putting together an episode of a travel show.

The cast is also great with the four leads all doing a good job and Kim Jong Kook stealing a bunch of scenes he is in. It's also loaded with cameos which doesn't add a ton to the finished product but is fun to see.

The show is also quite funny. The soccer game at sports day and a drunken walk home both stand out in my mind as two great funny bits.

However in the end I don't think the show quite comes together, and I have a hard time explaining why. I like the characters, and the core plot is solid, but it feels like there isn't a ton there. It needed more depth, I don't think the run time was too short, I just think more needed to be done with it.

So if you're looking for a kinda strange drama, give this a short. If you're looking for a lighter drama with plenty of funny moments, give this a shot. If you really like some of the cast, give this a shot. But on the whole it's enjoyable but not memorable.