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Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’: Absurd Humor Meets Horror

10/10/2025

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"The Chair Company" premieres on HBO on October 12, 2023, featuring Tim Robinson as Ron Trosper, a family man whose life unravels after a workplace incident.
The series combines absurdist humor with horror and conspiracy as Ron investigates the chair company Tecca, leading to strange encounters.
Co-created with Zach Kanin, the show highlights Robinson's comedic style through surreal situations and eccentric characters.
While Ron's family dynamics exist, they often take a backseat to his obsessive quest for answers.

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Story summary

"The Chair Company" premieres on HBO on October 12, 2023, featuring Tim Robinson as Ron Trosper, a family man whose life unravels after a workplace incident.
The series combines absurdist humor with horror and conspiracy as Ron investigates the chair company Tecca, leading to strange encounters.
Co-created with Zach Kanin, the show highlights Robinson's comedic style through surreal situations and eccentric characters.
While Ron's family dynamics exist, they often take a backseat to his obsessive quest for answers.