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The Chair

  • TV Series
  • 2021– 2021–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
16K
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POPULARITY
2,320
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Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
The Chair follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (Sandra Oh) as she navigates her new role as the Chair of the English department at prestigious Pembroke University. Ji-Yoon is faced with a unique set of challenges as the first woman to chair the department, and as one of the few staff members of color at the university. Starring Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Holland Taylor, Bob Balaban, Nana Mensah, David Morse, and Everly Carganilla, The Chair premieres on Netflix August 20th.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
16K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,320
8
  • Creators
    • Amanda Peet
    • Annie Julia Wyman
  • Stars
    • Sandra Oh
    • Jay Duplass
    • Bob Balaban
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Amanda Peet
    • Annie Julia Wyman
  • Stars
    • Sandra Oh
    • Jay Duplass
    • Bob Balaban
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 170User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Episodes6

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    1 Season
    2021

    Videos9

    How Sandra Oh and the Cast of "The Chair" Learned to Play College Professors
    Clip 2:59
    How Sandra Oh and the Cast of "The Chair" Learned to Play College Professors
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:36
    Official Trailer
    The Chair
    Trailer 1:37
    The Chair
    The Chair: First Look
    Trailer 2:31
    The Chair: First Look
    The Chair (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:35
    The Chair (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
    The Chair (French Trailer 1)
    Trailer 1:36
    The Chair (French Trailer 1)
    The Chair
    Trailer 1:32
    The Chair
    The Chair (Spanish/Spain Trailer 1 Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:36
    The Chair (Spanish/Spain Trailer 1 Subtitled)
    The Chair: Season 1
    Trailer 0:44
    The Chair: Season 1

    Photos37

    Sandra Oh and Holland Taylor in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh and Nana Mensah in The Chair (2021)
    David Duchovny in The Chair (2021)
    Nana Mensah in The Chair (2021)
    Jay Duplass in The Chair (2021)
    David Morse and Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Jay Duplass and Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)
    Sandra Oh in The Chair (2021)

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    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Ji-Yoon Kimas Ji-Yoon Kim
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Jay Duplass
    Jay Duplass
    • Bill Dobsonas Bill Dobson
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    • Elliot Rentzas Elliot Rentz
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Nana Mensah
    Nana Mensah
    • Yaz McKayas Yaz McKay
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Everly Carganilla
    Everly Carganilla
    • Ju-Heeas Ju-Hee
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Dean Paul Larsonas Dean Paul Larson
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Joan Hamblingas Joan Hambling
    6 episodes6 eps • 2021
    Ron Crawford
    Ron Crawford
    • Professor McHaleas Professor McHale
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Jordan Tyson
    Jordan Tyson
    • Caprias Capri
    5 episodes5 eps • 2021
    Ji-yong Lee
    • Habias Habi
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Ella Rubin
    Ella Rubin
    • Dafnaas Dafna
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Mallory Low
    Mallory Low
    • Lilaas Lila
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Horatioas Horatio
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Cliff Chamberlain
    Cliff Chamberlain
    • Ronnyas Ronny
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Marcia DeBonis
    Marcia DeBonis
    • Laurieas Laurie
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Mark Philip Stevenson
    Mark Philip Stevenson
    • Professor Pollackas Professor Pollack
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Ken Bolden
    Ken Bolden
    • Professor Plumas Professor Plum
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Randy Kovitz
    Randy Kovitz
    • Professor Reinhardtas Professor Reinhardt
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    • Creators
      • Amanda Peet
      • Annie Julia Wyman
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    • Trivia
      The Chair was filmed on location in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. To create Pembroke University's campus, the show alternated between Washington & Jefferson College and Chatham University's Shadyside campus.
    • Connections
      Featured in Morning Express with Robin Meade: 8-27-2021 (2021)

    User reviews170

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    Top review
    8/10
    I want more!
    A great view of academia, and the associated difficulty of leadership. I found it interesting and a unique topic for a series and very funny.

    My complaint is that I wanted more. 30 minutes left plots and characters under developed.

    The ensemble cast is wonderful. Holland Taylor is a treasure!

    Give us more, more development and longer episodes.
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    • jjdurand-44198
    • Aug 22, 2021

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • رئيسة القسم
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • BLB Media
      • Netflix Studios
      • Netflix
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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