The Chair

The Chair

The Chair

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The Chair

2021

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.5(144 votes)

Canceled

Drama

Comedy

Overview

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.

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Netflix

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Nana Mensah

Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay

Nana Mensah

Acting

Holland Taylor

Joan Hambling

Holland Taylor

Acting

Sandra Oh

Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim

Sandra Oh

Acting

Jay Duplass

Bill Dobson

Jay Duplass

Acting

Bob Balaban

Elliot Rentz

Bob Balaban

Acting

Everly Carganilla

Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim

Everly Carganilla

Acting

David Morse

Paul Larson

David Morse

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