Tim Robinson’s latest series, The Chair Company, has quickly become a sensation on HBO. Premiering recently, the show has scored the highest viewership for a comedy series debut in over five years.
The Chair Company: A Record-Breaking Debut
Since its launch, The Chair Company has averaged 1.4 million viewers across various platforms in the U.S. within its first three days. This impressive number places it among the top three comedy series premieres in HBO Max history, joining popular titles like And Just Like That and Our Flag Means Death.
Plot Overview and Cast
- Protagonist: Tim Robinson stars as William Ronald Trosper.
- Plot Point: Trosper investigates a conspiracy after his chair fails during an important presentation.
- Supporting Cast:
- Lake Bell as Barb (Trosper’s wife)
- Sophia Lillis as Natalie (Trosper’s daughter)
- Will Price as Seth (Trosper’s son)
- Lou Diamond Phillips and Jim Downey in supporting roles
The series focuses on Trosper’s journey as he seeks to uncover the manufacturer of his malfunctioning chair, Tecca Chairs, leading him into unexpected situations. The mix of comedy and absurdity is characteristic of Robinson’s unique style.
Other HBO Ratings Highlights
In addition to The Chair Company, another HBO series, Task, has been gaining traction. Starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, the show is set in the suburbs of Philadelphia and continues to see an increase in viewership. Its latest episode attracted over 4 million viewers within the same initial three-day period, marking a 32% rise from its premiere.
Viewership Comparisons
Task’s success parallels that of Mare of Easttown, another popular HBO drama. The current average viewership for Task stands at 6.7 million per episode, while Mare of Easttown averaged 6.8 million during a similar phase of its release.
Mark Ruffalo portrays an FBI agent leading a task force against a series of violent robberies orchestrated by a seemingly ordinary family man, played by Pelphrey. As both The Chair Company and Task capture audience attention, HBO solidifies its position in delivering compelling comedic and dramatic content.
