The Chair (2021)

The Chair (2021) is a Netflix dramedy series that follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, played by Sandra Oh, as she becomes the first woman of color to chair the English department at a prestigious university. The show explores her struggles with balancing work, personal life, and the expectations placed on her as both an academic leader and a trailblazer for diversity. Through witty dialogue and sharp observations about academia, The Chair tackles issues like generational divides among faculty members, cancel culture, and institutional politics. With strong performances from its cast—including Jay Duplass and Holland Taylor—the series offers both humor and thoughtful commentary on modern education. The Chair has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more episodes or new developments in the future.