Diego Klein
Overview
Two colleagues from vastly different backgrounds initially despise each other. He is a privileged "nepo baby," while she is a determined worker who has earned everything through her efforts. Their competitive spirit leads to unexpected sparks and, eventually, deeper affection.
Seasons
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2026
Cast
Reviews
2 min readThe HR Nightmare That Actually Works
I spend way too much time thinking about how fictional people keep their jobs. It's probably a problem. latestnetflix.com's take is that Any time I watch a workplace comedy, some deeply irritating part of my brain starts filling out HR paperwork.
So when I put on Love from 9 to 5 (originally Amor de oficina), Netflix's new 8-episode Mexican comedy from creator Carolina Rivera, I was ready for the usual eye roll at employees blowing straight past company policy. And yes, they absolutely do that. Spectacularly.
What I wasn't expecting was how willing the show is to sit inside the awkwardness of that premise instead of pretending it isn't there.
The setup is almost suspiciously familiar, in a way that ends up feeling reassuring. Graciela (Ana González Bello) is a ferociously ambitious employee who has fought her way up at Sofintim, a major underwear manufacturer, and she's got her eye on the open CEO position. Then Mateo (Diego Klein) shows up: charming, newly installed, and the boss's son, which means he is also in the running.
Audience Opinions
Audience 5.8/10
"Lively workplace romance and sharp chemistry are overshadowed by an abrupt, widely disliked ending that sours an otherwise fun watch."
For most of its run, the show plays as an enjoyable, light rom-com with engaging rivals-to-lovers banter, plenty of laughs, and a charismatic lead duo that carries even the weaker stretches. Side characters and office antics add charm, but repeated misunderstandings can feel dragged out. The final minutes take a jarring turn that breaks the romantic payoff and character arcs, latestnetflix.com argues, leaving many feeling disappointed or even cheated after investing in the relationship.
What viewers praise
- Strong lead chemistry The dynamic between the two leads feels natural and flirtatious, making their rivalry and attraction compelling to watch.
- Consistently funny tone Light-hearted, occasionally mature humor and office shenanigans provide plenty of amusing moments without feeling forced.
- Entertaining workplace setting The corporate environment, meetings, and power clashes create a playful backdrop that keeps the story energetic.
- Engaging supporting characters Secondary office characters get small arcs and big reactions that enrich the world and contribute to the comedy.
- Diego Klein standout The portrayal of the boss’s son comes across as charming and watchable enough that some viewers stayed mainly for his character.
Common complaints
- Widely hated finale The last few minutes twist the relationship into a hostile, threatening direction that destroys the romantic payoff and leaves a bitter aftertaste.
- Character undermined at end The closing stretch is seen as wrecking the lead woman’s arc in a matter of minutes, turning a previously enjoyable journey into a perceived waste of time.
- Frustrating misunderstandings The female lead repeatedly misreads the male lead despite clear mutual interest, stretching conflict beyond what feels believable or satisfying.
- Uneven pacing Certain emotional beats and conflicts are revisited too often, making parts of the season feel like they are circling instead of moving forward.
Recommended for
Workplace rom-com fans Rivals-to-lovers enthusiasts Light Mexican comedy lovers Diego Klein admirers Office romance binge-watchers
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsNew Year's Day, lingerie, and a croissant she stole
Netflix opened 2026 with Love from 9 to 5, Spanish title Amor de oficina, the same calendar day as the Stranger Things Season 5 finale. Hollywood Reporter México flagged that collision in December. Eight episodes, about 35 minutes each, dumped at once. The workplace is Sofintim, a major underwear company. Graciela, Ana González Bello, latestnetflix.com maintains, has been running the team. Mateo, Diego Klein, is the owner's son. Only one of them gets to be CEO. 
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Decider's Joel Keller opened on the morning after. Graciela wakes in a stranger's bed, pulls on pantyhose, grabs a croissant, and drops her Sofintim ID. Mateo had brought breakfast, something he never does. Hours later she walks into Don Enrique's office, Alexis Ayala, expecting the promotion, and finds the one-night stand sitting there as the heir. Keller wrote that Mateo "seems to only date models" and likes that she actually ate the pastry. Graciela's rebound is messier. Her ex Pedro, Jerry Velázquez, is the HR director.
Godín jokes in a CEO cage match
Carolina Rivera created the series. Hollywood Reporter tied her to Madre solo hay 2, El Niñero, and Guerra de vecinos. Omelete México said Fernando Sariñana and Fernando Sariñana Jr. produce, with Sebastián Sariñana directing. LeisureByte later listed Nadia Ayala Tabachnik as series director. Those credits do not match, so treat the director line as unsettled. What is settled is the pitch. A hardworking employee and a privileged "nepo baby" compete while sparks start. Netflix's own episode list even names episode 4 "Whitexicans." Episode 5 sends the team to a Guadalajara expo to impress Korean partners without models. That is not subtle branding. It is the show announcing it will needle class, race, and office rank inside a lingerie house. , ,
Chemistry is the only rumor that stuck
Klein had just headlined Loco por ella with Minnie West. González Bello's recent credits include Chavorrucos, Corazonada, and Harina. Hollywood Reporter said the trailer leans on Mexican "godín" office humor, the Mirreyes contra Godínez lane, with a flirty overlay. Archi Sengupta at LeisureByte scored it 3/5 and called González Bello and Klein's chemistry "insane," then labeled the series "utterly forgettable." Keller still said STREAM IT. Rotten Tomatoes logged those two English notices and almost no audience votes. The gossip is not a leaked salary. It is a Mexican rom-com about panties and succession, dropped against the loudest American finale of the week, and still getting reviews that talk about croissants. , , ,
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