Most of us in the working world have experienced chaotic office life at one point or another: the frustration, the laughter (perhaps even the occasional tears). 

Which is why the film My Stupid Boss – featuring the many (mis)adventures of a boss and his employees – was such a success at the box office when it came out in 2016, even spawning a sequel. 

Now, the Boss is back at it again, in animated form no less, as streaming platform Vidio releases My Stupid Boss: The Animated Series, an adaptation of the live action film. Premiering exclusively in Malaysia on Vidio from 12 July 2025, the series features 13 episodes at 26 minutes each and explores the absurd relationship between the obnoxious and unpredictable Boss and Diana, also known as Kerani (Malay for ‘admin’)—a smart but often unlucky administrative employee. 

SYNOPSIS: 

Kerani thought she would finally be free from the shadow of Bossman when she was transferred to lead the newly established branch office in a small industrial town in Sarawak, Malaysia. But her hopes were crushed when she found out that Bossman had decided to move as well—and even turned the branch into the new headquarters due to lower operational costs. Along with Mr. Khom, Adrian, Nora Sikin, and Azhari who were also brought to the new office, Kerani’s days are once again haunted by Bossman—the boss who also doubles as the cause of her high blood pressure and the main star of her worst nightmares.

Directed by Daryl Wilson and produced by Falcon Pictures, the series reunites the iconic duo of Reza Rahadian (who reprises his role as the eccentric and annoying but chaotically brilliant Bossman) and Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL), who returns as Kerani, a smart but often unlucky administrative staff member. 

The series will also feature Malaysian voice actors such as Chew Kin Wah, Bront Palarae, Datin Atikah Suhaime, and Iskandar Zulkarnain. 

“I’m thrilled to be Boss again, but this time in animation,” said Reza Rahadian. “Bossman is such a unique, clumsy, bossy, irritating character—with his catchphrase ‘tempe bener’. There’s endless material to explore. With animation, we can push absurdity and expressions even further than in live action.”

Still, this project came with its own challenges—mainly conveying character solely through voice. “Normally, I rely on gestures and facial expressions. But here, everything must come through voice. That’s both fun and challenging,” he laughed.

BCL also expressed excitement about reprising her role as Kerani. “Kerani in this version is more expressive, a bit fiercer, but still charming. I love how this version gives her more freedom,” said BCL.

My Stupid Boss originated from five books written by chaos@work, inspired by true events. It began as a personal blog in 2005 and was eventually published in five volumes in 2013, before being turned into live-action films in 2016 and 2019. 

“What makes this series powerful is how relatable the stories are. Office life is full of dynamics—funny, stressful, and everything in between. This series invites people to laugh and reflect on those shared experiences,” says Vidio Chief Marketing Officer Teguh Wicaksono. 

With fresh scripts, bold visual designs, and cartoonish slapstick elements rooted in Southeast Asian culture, this series offers a unique viewing experience for all ages. 

Watch MY STUPID BOSS THE ANIMATED SERIES and other popular Southeast Asian films and series now on Vidio.