The Chair Company

I can't know how to hear any more about tables, which is why I am more to happy to talking about chairs. Tim Robinson is simply too good in this thrilling and unraveling mystery about a company that is both everywhere and nowhere at the same time. This version of Tim Robinson's character is a bit different than the one he played in Friendship. This man has a lot to lose. He has respect from his coworkers, a family that loves him, a car that he doesn't have to share for his wife's flower business. He has it all. I fully expect this series to push the boundaries when it comes to shows about office furniture, but for now we're on chairs...and this show delivers the chairs. Unlike his recent feature film "Friendship" (which has absolutely no friendship in it), this show delivers the goods immediately, and I for one expect it to continue doing so until the very end. A++

First episode sucked me right in. Another gem by Tim Robinson exploring the fragile male psyche. I won't spoil what leads him to be distracted and obsess when he should be enjoying his success but it has me wondering what other rabbit holes this show will take me down. Looking forward to more episodes. Sunday nights are back on HBO again.

Right off the bat, you can tell this show is a very specific style of comedy- one where it relies on absurdist humor, awkwardness, and pure ridiculousness to engage the audience. It reminded me of Nathan Fielder's shows (which I generally love). Unfortunately, it fails to maintain its momentum throughout the series.

The first half, while very silly, still has a content plot/mystery to follow. This eventually fades to give way to 100% ridiculousness. No semblance of a plot or a story to follow- just craziness every single episode. As someone who enjoys absurdist humor, it became too much for me. When every single second is someone acting over the top stupid, it quickly loses its charm.

People are saying it's a genius show that acts crazy on purpose, but I think they just love Tim Robinson. If you're obsessed with him and can laugh for hours at him making stupid faces, then sure, maybe you'll love this. But if you're looking for an actually good show, you'll probably only like the first half.

Someone suggested this show to me, and honestly I put it off because I cannot stand Tim Robinson's schtick. I've pretty much panned on this site everything he's done.

I finally relented and glad I did. Yes, it's still a weird show, and yes, Robinson is his usual awkward self, but he's finally found a balance that doesn't make him a chore to watch. This Robinson I can handle.

The acting, pacing, and story are all top notch. Yes, it's silly, but has just enough intrigue and comedy to help it glide right along. I find myself -needing- to watch the next episode immediately at the end of each, a feeling I haven't had since Breaking Bad.

Kudos, Mr. Robinson. Maybe I was wrong about you.

If you like Tim Robinson's work you will love this. If you don't like Tim Robinson's work you will hate this. If you've never been exposed to Tim Robinson's work you will know within the first 2 minutes of the show if this is for you or not.

As a huge TR fan, this is possibly the hardest any of his shows has made me laugh.