Created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, The Chair Company is an American comedy produced by HyperObject Industries and directed by Andrew DeYoung and Igor Srubshchik. Airing since October 13, 2025, on HBO Max, the series consists of eight 30-minute episodes and follows William Ronald Trosper, played by Tim Robinson, who is drawn into an unlikely investigation after an embarrassing incident at work. HBO has officially renewed the series for a second season, following very good audience ratings, according to the group's press release.
At the center of the plot, Trosper finds himself confronted with a series of strange events that turn his professional and family life upside down. Between suspicions, blunders, and offbeat situations, he tries to unravel an unexpected conspiracy involving colleagues and loved ones. This first season establishes an absurd universe carried by a gallery of extroverted characters.
Trosper's investigation unfolds over the course of the episodes, accumulating contradictions and uncomfortable moments. The whole thing is based on satirical humor and a deliberately offbeat tone, characteristic of the Robinson/Kanin duo, with a narrative that multiplies unlikely twists and turns.
The project brings together Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, who previously collaborated on I Think You Should Leave. Producers Adam McKay and Todd Schulman bring their experience in American comedy to the table. HBO has announced the renewal for a second season, highlighting the series' performance as the channel's top comedy for a first season with an average of 3.3 million American viewers.
The cast includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, and Lou Diamond Phillips. This cast combines established actors and new faces, giving the story a dynamic centered on the absurd and the mishaps of everyday life. The episodes rely on eccentric humor and situations taken to the extreme, with a target audience of fans of unique comedies and social satire.
The Chair Company
Series | 2025
Season 1 available on HBO Max | Season 2 renewed
Comedy | 8 episodes of 30 minutes
Created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin | Starring Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis
Original title: The Chair Company
Nationality: United States
The series offers an absurd comedy centered on an improbable investigation, supported by confusing writing and a deliberately eccentric universe.
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