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Good for date night · friends night · teens
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About
At a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.
Academic SatireWorkplace Comedy-DramaHigher EducationCharacter-DrivenSocial CommentaryContemporary IssuesMelancholy HumorStrong Performances
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Questions about The Chair
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Is The Chair worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Chair rated?
TV-MAStrong language
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
How many seasons does The Chair have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 30 minutes each.
Will The Chair make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.
Is The Chair plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Chair?
Easy watchDemanding
Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.
Is The Chair good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will The Chair scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Chair?
BleakHopeful
Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Chair?
Critics80
Audiences71
Not quite. Critics rate The Chair higher (80) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
When did The Chair air?
S1
It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.
What language is The Chair in?
EnglishKorean
It was made in English, with some Korean. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Chair?
131
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+117GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chair in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Chair use?
As HimselfCareer Versus ManBreaking the Glass CeilingYou're Not My FatherInterracial Adoption StrugglesBlack and NerdyValues DissonanceJob Title
TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Chair, including As Himself, Career Versus Man, Breaking the Glass Ceiling.