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HBO’s ‘The Chair Company’ Debuts With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Early reviews praise Tim Robinson’s surreal mystery-comedy during HBO’s weekly rollout.

Overview

  • The series from creators Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin premiered October 13 on HBO and HBO Max, with U.K. availability on Sky Comedy and NOW.
  • Critics have given the debut a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Forbes noting a surge in search interest and a No. 4 spot on HBO Max’s top 10.
  • Episode 1 sets up William Ronald “Ron” Trosper’s investigation after a humiliating workplace incident, blending dark office satire with conspiracy-thriller elements.
  • New 30-minute episodes are releasing weekly across eight parts; press reports citing IMDb indicate Sundays in the U.S. and Mondays in the U.K., with a November 30 finale.
  • The cast includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price and Lou Diamond Phillips, with early episodes directed by Andrew DeYoung.