The Chair Company

I was sold on the line "You gave me that paper too hard!" in episode one. That's when I knew I was in for a funny, weird ride.

I see a lot of people saying it's similar to the movie "Friendship," but I feel like it's just a long, continuous, awesome episode of "I think You Should Leave." Friendship was more cinematic, but this feels like an ITYSL skit that just keeps going and doesn't let up.

What also makes it so great, is how relatable it is. Not just for people who work in an office, but for people who thrive in any kind of society where we are drowning in a sea of mundane social norms and expectations.

Someone suggested this show to me, and honestly I put it off because I cannot stand Tim Robinson's schtick. I've pretty much panned on this site everything he's done.

I finally relented and glad I did. Yes, it's still a weird show, and yes, Robinson is his usual awkward self, but he's finally found a balance that doesn't make him a chore to watch. This Robinson I can handle.

The acting, pacing, and story are all top notch. Yes, it's silly, but has just enough intrigue and comedy to help it glide right along. I find myself -needing- to watch the next episode immediately at the end of each, a feeling I haven't had since Breaking Bad.

Kudos, Mr. Robinson. Maybe I was wrong about you.

I wanted to like this so badly, but Tim Robinson is such a cringy, punchable Bill Gates clone. I know that's part of his comedy but it doesn't work after a while. I want to trust him to be good to people but he can't. Most of his interactions end with him ranting like the petulant man-child he is. Which belies the fact he reached a prestigious white collar position. He's Michael Scott without the charisma and the cast of characters around him don't do the show many favors. I found most of them almost as unlikable as the lead. I was on board for the mystery part but when you can't root for main guy because of his exhausting character flaws what's the point? There was some positives like the noir vibe, and its spike jonesy hipness make it fun to watch..at first.

Tim plays almost an identical character from his movie Friendship. He plays this well however. The show for now has time to get weirder, in a good way. Looking good forward to see where it lands. If the writing gets stronger and plot gets wilder this could be really good. Time will tell. Tim's yelling never gets old.

There are too many people giving it 1 star because they don't know Tim Robinson's shtick. It's weird and crazy and I think it's hilarious. If you like ITYSL then you'll enjoy this. If that's not your cup of tea then stay away. You're not going to find anything else like this on HBO.

The plot is great and I can't wait to see where it goes.