HBO’s New Comedy Series Scores 100% On Rotten Tomatoes

HBO’s newest comedy series, The Chair Company, debuts with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The show was co-created by Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson, with the latter also playing the protagonist, Ron Trosper. The co-creators previously worked together on the sitcom Detroiters and the sketch comedy I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.

After an embarrassing incident at his job, Ron finds himself investigating a massive conspiracy. The Chair Company‘s reviews have been incredibly positive so far, with ScreenRant‘s Sarah Moran hailing the series as “a conspiratorial thriller told through the lens of cringe comedy, and it’s a delightful combination.”

On Rotten Tomatoes, The Chair Company has debuted with a 100% critical score. The perfect rating comes from 21 reviews, most of which praise the show’s originality, hilarious cringe comedy, and Robinson’s central performance. The critical score may fluctuate as more are added following the HBO premiere.

Multiple reviews emphasize that the new show builds on the themes and tone of some of Robinson’s previous work, including his I Think You Should Leave sketches and his A24 dark comedy film Friendship, where he starred alongside Paul Rudd.

At the same time, many critics note that there is no other show like The Chair Company, making it feel truly authentic and a singular experience worth watching. Beyond the originality, the show is also described as feeling quite offbeat and strange at times, which is not unusual when it comes to Robinson.

The critical response indicates that the series will delight Robinson fans who enjoy his unique flavor of comedy, but it is unlikely to win over those who take issue with his over-the-top cringe comedy. The Chair Company fully leans into this style and does not shy away during its eight-episode run.

Other shows have debuted with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, but it is rare to maintain this once a substantial number of reviews are added. That makes The Chair Company‘s 100% score all the more impressive, as it has managed to stay the same even after 21 reviews.

It’s being positioned as one of HBO’s best new shows to watch, although this perception could change depending on the response from general audiences. Robinson’s comedy has often elicited a divisive response, and there may be a similar reaction to his newest show.

The Chair Company will probably not become one of HBO’s most popular shows, but it is poised to be celebrated by those clamoring for more of Robinson and those who go along for the ride. Premiering an hour after the crime drama Task on Sunday nights, Robinson’s series also provides something truly different and refreshing, especially after the intense show that precedes it.

The Chair Company debuts on October 12 at 10:00pm ET on HBO and HBO Max.