We've all been there. One minute you're minding your own business at work, then you suffer an embarrassing incident with an office chair, forcing you down a conspiracy-filled rabbit hole to investigate.
OK, maybe not, but that's the premise behind "The Chair Company", the latest offbeat comedy from former "Saturday Night Live" writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. The eight-parter stars Robinson as William Ronald 'Ron' Trosper, the self-appointed investigator-in-chief whose life slowly falls apart as he searches for the truth.
Here's how you can watch "The Chair Company" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
"The Chair Company" premieres on Sunday, October 12 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO Max, with new episodes of the eight-part series dropping weekly thereafter.
• U.S. — HBO/Max
• U.K. — Sky Comedy
• CAN — Crave
• AUS — HBO Max
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Robinson and Kanin are the minds behind devilishly brilliant sketch show "I Think You Should Leave" and it's that embodiment of social unease and cutting satirical eye that underpin much of their latest venture.
As Ron, Robinson brings all the off-kilter comedy you'd expect, with Lou Diamond Phillips as office boss Jeff also delivering as the conspiracy continues. Ron's bizarre mission is also played for laughs among his normal home life as wife Barb (Lake Bell), daughter Natalie (Sophia Lillis) and son Seth (Will Price) struggle to understand his quest.
The buzz is high in U.S. circles, which is impressive given "The Chair Company"'s indie nature and offbeat stylings. It's definitely one to watch out for.
Read on and discover how you can watch "The Chair Company" online in the U.S., U.K. Europe, Canada, Australia and beyond.
How to watch 'The Chair Company' online in the U.S.
Watch 'The Chair Company' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "The Chair Company" isn't airing on HBO Max where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show. Our best VPN – NordVPN – unblocks Max and most other streaming services, so you can watch as if you were back in the United States. Try it risk-free and see for yourself...
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3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "The Chair Company" online from wherever you are in the world.
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How to watch 'The Chair Company' online in Canada
Good news for residents in the Great White North, "The Chair Company" will be shown on Sunday, October 12 at 10 p.m. ET in Canada on Crave. A subscription costs $11.99 (with ads), while the ad-free Premium plan costs $22.00 per month.
The series will follow the same schedule as in the U.S., with episodes dropping weekly after the premiere.
Not in Canada right now? Make sure you've got one of the best VPNs to log in back home to catch the show.
How to watch 'The Chair Company' in the U.K.
"The Chair Company" premieres on Sky Comedy in the U.K. on Monday, 13 October at 10 p.m. BST with new episodes of the eight-part series dropping weekly thereafter. It is also available on Now.
It will also be available for Sky subscribers to watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £31/month.
Alternatively, Sky Comedy content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment Membership. Prices usually start from £9.99/month, though a special offer is currently allowing new subscribers to sign up for £6.99/month.
Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go or Now as they will be geo-blocked when not at home. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Chair Company' online in Australia
Like in the U.K., the premiere of "The Chair Company" in Australia will be on Monday, October 13 on HBO Max Australia.
The basic package with ads starts from AU$11.99 a month. Foxtel subscribers should remember they get the HBO Max basic plan free as part of their subscription.
On vacation away from Australia right now? You will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use HBO Max Australia to avoid being geo-blocked. We recommend NordVPN.
'The Chair Company' - Episode guide
Season 01 Episode 01: "Life Goes By Too F**king Fast, It Really Does" - (Sunday, October 12)
S01 E02: New blood. There's 5 Rons now" - (Sunday, October 19)
S01 E03: "@BrownDerbyHistoricVids Little bit of Hollywood? Okayyy" - (Sunday, October 26)
S01 E04: TBA. (Sunday, November 2)
S01 E05: TBA. (Sunday, November 9)
S01 E06: TBA. (Sunday, November 16)
S01 E07: TBA. (Sunday, November 23)
S01 E08: TBA. (Sunday, November 30)
'The Chair Company' trailer
'One Day in October' - Cast
- Tim Robinson as William Ronald Trosper
- Lake Bell as Barb Trosper
- Sophia Lillis as Natalie Trosper
- Will Price as Seth Trosper
- Joseph Tudisco as Mike Santini
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Jeff Levjman
'The Chair Company' FAQ
Who else is involved in "The Chair Company"?
As well as Robinson and Kanin, there's another familiar "Saturday Night Live" face associated with the production of "The Chair Company". Adam McKay, head writer for the show between 1999 and 2001, is executive producer and will bring his devastating satirical eye seen in Hollywood films "The Big Short" and "Vice" to the party.
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