The Chair (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The Chair is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Chair stars Nana Mensah as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay, Holland Taylor as Joan Hambling, Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim and Jay Duplass as Bill Dobson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Chair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chair tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chair (2021)?
- In US, The Chair is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chair worth watching?
- The Chair holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chair?
- The Chair stars Nana Mensah, Holland Taylor, Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass and Bob Balaban.
- When was The Chair released?
- The Chair was released in 2021.