THE CHAIR COMPANY

Tim Robinson is Ron Trosper, a man whose life unravels after a faulty chair collapses beneath him during an important work announcement. Fueled by anger and embarrassment, he starts investigating the chair company, Tecca, only to uncover a bizarre conspiracy with far-reaching implications. This is a cringey, frenetic dark comedy that spins around in different directions, reflective of Trosper’s erratic energy. Strange characters appear and weird situations unfold as he falls further down a rabbit hole of paranoia and obsession. The more the lines between reality and fantasy blur, the messier Trosper’s involvement becomes. Robinson is the perfect choice to play neurotic Trosper, believably maintaining his character’s consistent awkwardness. It’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role. 1980’s heartthrob Lou Diamond Phillips is also excellent as his boss, Jeff Levjman. I found the initial episodes to be the funniest, often laughing out loud, but the finale didn’t close everything out enough for my liking – though it did align with the show’s perpetual weirdness. I’m keen to rewatch the whole series again to catch any nuances I might’ve missed the first time. A surreal mystery that will be enjoyed by Robinson’s admirers, while everyone else might find it to be an acquired taste.