The Chair (2021)
2021 · 1 season · Drama, Comedy
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.
Created by Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman. Starring Sandra Oh, Nana Mensah, Jay Duplass, Holland Taylor and Bob Balaban.
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