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Season 1 – The Chair

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The trials and tribulations of an English department chair at a major university.
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The Chair — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Chair is too short to achieve all of its ambitions, but spot-on observations about academia and a sturdy ensemble led by an empathetic -- and hilarious -- performance from Sandra Oh ensure it's never less than watchable.

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Rebecca Harrison Sight & Sound 11/02/2021
The Chair is a heartfelt series, entertaining and insightful about the challenges facing academics as they fight to save their departments, their subjects, and themselves. Go to Full Review Thomas Mitchell Sydney Morning Herald 09/03/2021
Oh's comedic chops ensure Ji-Yoon's bravado is believable, and as the problems pile up, the funnier Ji-Yoon becomes. In a year full of strong female roles on screen, Oh has eclipsed them all. Go to Full Review Lidija Haas The New Republic 09/03/2021
[The Chair] feels like a real attempt to grapple with the problems of contemporary academia, and the humanities in particular, by someone who has felt invested in them. Go to Full Review Alexandra MacAaron Women's Voices for Change 08/25/2022
8.5/10
The Chair is often funny, but it’s several steps above a typical sit-com. Oh manages to embody Ji-Yoon with exactly the right mashup of frustration and optimism, hope and despair. And, despite it all, she’s disarmingly funny. Go to Full Review Cris Kennedy The Canberra Times (Australia) 08/15/2022
5/5
Peet and her team have developed a role worthy of Sandra Oh's brilliance. Her character is warm and human and Oh gets to be purely funny. It is a joy to watch and joy has been pretty thin on the ground lately. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 03/04/2022
3.5/5
The Chair makes for a quick binge with a total run time of three hours and a wonderful leading performance from actress Sandra Oh. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike M @RT23808699 Mar 24 This was the most ridiculous and stupid show I have ever seen. What a waste of time and a stupid plot. There is nothing funny about this show. I’d rather watch a tv test pattern than this garbage. See more Elena F @ElenaF708 Mar 15 Really enjoyed it and was sad it didn’t get a second season. A perfect drama to watch in the autumn. See more Shantel T @RT52309090 09/13/2024 It was ok! Kinda meh! See more Tania Lizzet M @RT48319656 09/15/2023 I really enjoy it, the humor behind very serios and actual topics See more Gareth v @geewah 06/23/2023 A show that focuses on the politics of an English department going through change, and while it is funny and rather witty at times, it does fade to quite an anti-climatic finish. See more Samantha C @RT12286239 01/24/2023 It's very tricky to bring up important subject matters with enough levity that it's easily digestible, without minimising the issues. The Chair does this wonderfully. Casting did a phenomenal job, the chemistry between the lead cast is so well executed. There's a Perfect balance of sincere performances and connections, layered with curve ball laugh out loud moments to keep things light. 'Dramedy' is balancing act that's much easier to get it wrong than right. The Chair got it right. Such a beautiful job blending the genres. See more Read all reviews
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Amanda Peet

Creator

Annie Julia Wyman

Creator

Sandra Oh

Ji-Yoon

Jay Duplass

Professor Dobson

Holland Taylor

Professor Joan Hambling

Nana Mensah

Yasmin "Yaz" McKay

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 20, 2021 Brilliant Mistake With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The Faculty Party Tired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke's staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree; a video from Bill's lecture causes a stir. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The Town Hall Bill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn; Joan starts a fire; a dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 20, 2021 Don't Kill Bill Pressure mounts for Ji-Yoon to turn the department around after Bill's suspension; the hiring of a new professor undermines Yaz's chance at tenure. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The Last Bus in Town Ji-Yoon visits Pembroke's new lecturer as Bill joins in on a Korean tradition; the tenured professors band together, and Yaz receives an enticing offer. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The Chair As his hearing approaches, Bill's academic future comes into question; Ji-Yoon's revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman
Executive Producer
Sandra Oh, Amanda Peet, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Bernadette Caulfield, Daniel Gray Longino
Screenwriter
Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 20, 2021
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