New six-episode series garners 2.5 million views in 24 hours, blending I Think You Should Leave vibes with corporate satire.
Comedian Tim Robinson launched The Chair Company on HBO and Max on December 27, 2025, drawing 2.5 million streams in its debut day and reigniting buzz for his unhinged style. The series, co-created with Dan Lippert, follows a dysfunctional office furniture firm unraveling through escalating mishaps, echoing Robinson's Netflix hit I Think You Should Leave.
Filmed in Los Angeles over four months, the show features cameos from Fred Armisen and Tim Heidecker, with sketches like a malfunctioning ergonomic chair sparking viral memes. Critics from Variety praised its "chaotic brilliance," awarding 92% on Rotten Tomatoes within hours.
Robinson, 44, built fame post-SNL with 2021's Emmy-winning special, amassing 50 million YouTube views. The Chair Company targets Gen Z's workplace angst, tapping a $15 billion streaming market where comedy drives 25% retention.
Holiday timing boosted metrics, with social clips hitting 10 million plays. Future seasons hinge on metrics, positioning Robinson as sketch comedy's torchbearer.
