"Look, I'm a big fan of Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin's work, and this is some of their strongest work to date. But of all shows, does The Chair Company actually lend itself to an ongoing serialized narrative? I've been watching this story unfold as a miniseries, which makes anything feel possible, even dark, out-there scenarios.Thinking of this as just chapter one of a longer arc threatens to cheapen it a little in retrospect, especially if the finale is conclusive and satisfying."
"I tried not to think about the news while watching "I Said to My Dog, 'How Do You Like My Hippie Shirt?'" (what a mouthful), a very strong penultimate episode that answers more questions than I expected in the lead-up to next week's finale. It also vindicates Ron in many ways, reframing our understanding of the story we've been watching up to this point."
HBO renewed The Chair Company for a second season, a decision grounded in the show's strong platform performance as HBO's top freshman comedy. The show's tone and structure feel more like a conclusive miniseries than an open-ended serialized narrative, raising doubts about extending the story. Praise is given to Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for delivering some of their strongest work. Viewing the episodes as a single arc allows for bold, dark possibilities that might be undermined by further seasons. The penultimate episode answers unexpected questions and reframes Ron's actions, even as his suspension and domestic conflict complicate his situation.
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