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‘The Chair Company’ Finale Sets the Stage for Season 2 as HBO’s Breakout Comedy Expands Its Mystery

Rave reviews following a record debut prompted an early renewal ahead of the finale.

Overview

  • The eight-episode first season concluded on Nov. 30 on HBO and HBO Max.
  • HBO announced a Season 2 pickup on Nov. 20, and the network has not set a premiere date or shared creative details.
  • Critics say the finale deepened the show’s central mystery and left multiple questions for the next season without providing definitive answers.
  • The series opened to 3.3 million cross-platform viewers, with HBO describing it as its top freshman comedy launch in platform history and outlets calling it the most-watched comedy debut in over five years.
  • Coverage highlights Tim Robinson’s distinctive comedic voice and the show’s genre-blending tone, with co-creator Zach Kanin signaling a preference to keep future plot specifics under wraps.