The Chair
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.
Where to watch The Chair in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Chair there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Chair streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Chair
The Chair is a 2021 English-language drama and comedy series created by Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman. The cast is led by Nana Mensah, Holland Taylor, Sandra Oh. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Chair was produced by BLB Media and Nice work Ravelli and made in United States of America. It was first aired on August 20, 2021, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Amanda Peet, Annie Julia Wyman
- First aired
- August 20, 2021
- Last aired
- August 20, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- BLB Media, Nice work Ravelli
The Chair cast & crew
The Chair was created by Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman.
The cast features Nana Mensah as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay, Holland Taylor as Joan Hambling, Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, Jay Duplass as Bill Dobson, Bob Balaban as Elliot Rentz, and Everly Carganilla as Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephanie Economou, cinematography is by Jim Frohna, and it was produced by Sandra Oh and Bernadette Caulfield.
Is The Chair worth watching?
The Chair holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 152 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Chair is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Chair
In United States, you can stream The Chair on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Chair
Nana Mensah
Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay
Holland Taylor
Joan Hambling
Sandra Oh
Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim
Jay Duplass
Bill Dobson
Bob Balaban
Elliot Rentz
Everly Carganilla
Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim
David Morse
Paul Larson
The Chair — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Chair in United States?
The Chair is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Chair on Netflix?
Yes — The Chair is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Chair in?
The Chair is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Chair are there?
The Chair has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is The Chair rated?
The Chair is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 152 ratings.
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