7 Shows That Make Us Wish We Worked in a Newsroom 21 Oct 10:52 PM (5 hours ago)
There’s something about fictional newsrooms that makes even the most stressful deadline look exciting. Real journalism is probably 90% budget cuts and broken coffee machines, but these shows make it seem like the coolest job on earth.
‘The Morning Show’ (2019-2025)
Apple’s drama rips apart morning television’s glossy facade with surgical precision. Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy smiles for the cameras while her world implodes behind the scenes. The whole thing started when her co-host got fired for being a creep, which sounds like standard Hollywood drama except the show actually digs into how messy these situations get.
The morning TV world here is cutthroat in ways that feel real. People get thrown under buses before 9 AM. Everyone’s paranoid about their job security, which creates this weird dynamic where colleagues are simultaneously best friends and mortal enemies. Watching these characters fight for stories and ratings while navigating office politics is so compelling. Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) barges in from small-market news and shakes everything up. The chaos looks exhausting but also kind of addictive.
‘The Newsroom’ (2012-2014)
Aaron Sorkin created journalism fantasy football with this HBO series. Will McAvoy’s team at ACN operates like democracy’s SWAT unit, diving into complex stories while spouting idealistic speeches about truth and integrity. Those rapid-fire conversations make covering Hurricane Sandy feel like Mission: Impossible.
The show’s version of television news prioritizes substance over clickbait — a radical concept that feels almost quaint now. Characters debate ethics with the passion most people reserve for sports arguments. Every editorial decision carries weight because they actually care about getting things right. Critics called it preachy, but that earnestness is exactly why the ACN newsroom seems appealing. Emily Mortimer’s MacKenzie and the writing staff treat each broadcast like it might save democracy. When’s the last time any workplace felt that consequential?
‘Murphy Brown’ (1988-1998, 2018)
Murphy Brown was mean. Not cruel, just sharp enough to cut glass. Candice Bergen played her like a journalist who’d rather get the story than make friends, which somehow made everyone want to be her friend anyway. The FYI newsroom had this perfect dysfunctional family vibe. Murphy terrorized her assistants (they quit constantly), feuded with her co-anchors, and still managed to win awards for investigative pieces. The show never pretended journalism was noble – it was just Murphy’s natural habitat.
What made it special was how the comedy came from the work itself. When Murphy got into that famous fight with Dan Quayle over single motherhood, it felt like the newsroom was the center of national conversation. How many jobs let you accidentally start political controversies just by existing?
‘The Girls on the Bus’ (2024)
Campaign journalism gets the spotlight in this series about four women reporters covering a presidential race. They live in hotels, eat terrible food, and compete with each other for the same stories. But somehow they make it look like the adventure of a lifetime.
The mobile office vibe feels liberating. No boring cubicles or conference rooms – just laptops in rental cars and interviews in random diners. These reporters are basically war correspondents covering democracy, which sounds way more exciting than it probably is in real life. Plus there’s something appealing about that kind of intense professional friendship. When you’re sleeping four hours a night and living on deadline adrenaline, your colleagues become your lifeline. They understand the job in ways nobody else can.
‘Succession’ (2018-2023)
ATN might be the most dysfunctional news organization ever portrayed on television, but that’s exactly what makes it fascinating. Logan Roy uses his cable network like a personal weapon, and editorial decisions get made based on family drama rather than actual news.
So why does it look appealing? Because power is intoxicating, even when it’s obviously corrupt. Working at ATN means your coverage decisions can literally change election outcomes. That’s a level of influence most journalists never dream of having. The moral compromises are huge, but watching anchors and producers navigate Roy family politics while trying to maintain some shred of professional dignity is fascinating. It’s like journalism as an extreme sport.
‘NewsRadio’ (1995-1999)
WNYX was the opposite of glamorous TV news – just a small AM radio station in New York with a staff of weirdos who somehow got the news on air every day. Dave Foley played the news director trying to manage personalities like Phil Hartman’s pompous anchor and Stephen Root’s eccentric station owner.
The show celebrated journalism’s working-class side. No fancy correspondent reports or worldwide scoops – just regular New York news from people who actually gave a damn about their listeners. Something almost old-fashioned about caring that much about doing the job right. What made WNYX work was how everyone’s weirdness became part of the operation. Bill’s ego trips, Matthew going off about government conspiracies, Lisa actually knowing what she was doing – somehow it all came together to get news on the radio, despite looking like a complete disaster most days.
‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ (1970-1977)
Mary Richards didn’t apologize for wanting a career instead of a husband, which was pretty radical for the ’70s. WJM wasn’t one of those fake workplace families where management pretends to care – these people actually looked out for each other.
Lou Grant was gruff but supportive. Ted Baxter was vain but harmless. Murray provided steady competence with perfect timing on the jokes. Mary held it together while proving she belonged there based on merit, not tokenism. The show’s revolutionary idea was that work could be fulfilling in itself. Mary wasn’t killing time until she got married – she was building something that mattered to her. WJM represented a workplace where professional satisfaction was felt as important as personal happiness.
Despite The Pain, God Is Still Writing Joy Into Your Story 21 Oct 6:44 PM (9 hours ago)
Grief does not last forever, does not stand the test of time, even when it tries to convince you otherwise.
There comes a day, sometimes so quietly and namelessly that you don’t even notice it at first, when the weight lifts to the smallest degree. When your laughter feels unburdened for the first time. When your joy doesn’t feel like a betrayal of what you have been through, but an honoring of what you survived.
It might feel unfamiliar at first to not be waiting for the next loss, to not be constantly scanning the horizon of your hope for heartbreak. But God isn’t finished with your story, and he is not afraid to fill it with beauty again.
Joy was never dismissed by what hurt you; it was only delayed. And now, after all the nights you didn’t think you’d make it, after all the experiences you never thought you would survive, joy cracks into your life again—not as a distraction, but as evidence that God is restoring you from the inside out.
You are allowed to feel light again. You are allowed to dream again. You are allowed to hope deeply and to love freely and to step into your life without constantly bracing for the worst. God doesn’t just rescue; he renews. He writes new chapters. And even if you don’t know what they will hold yet, you can trust that his goodness hasn’t run out.
Let joy surprise you. Let it meet you where you are—not when you think you have earned it, but when you’re finally ready to receive it. You don’t have to fight to keep your heart open anymore—God is building a beautiful thing within you. And this joy? This joy is part of the healing, too.
Prayer
God, thank you for not leaving me in the dark. Thank you for holding me through the ache and walking with me through the heaviness. I didn’t think I’d get here, but you never stopped leading me. I am ready to believe in joy again. Let it grow slowly and softly within me. Let it teach me how to live with hope again.
Amen.
For more writing like this, check out the various books by author Rebecca Simon.
You Were Never A Mistake (You Were Meaningfully Molded In God’s Image) 21 Oct 6:09 PM (10 hours ago)
In His beautiful will and artistry, God intentionally created you. Karin Hadadan, best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, reminds us to hang our worth in God’s eyes rather than the material achievements around us.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
He brought you into this world, exactly as you are, constructed deliberately with every nuance, turning your entire being into an indescribable love poem. When we truly believe that we are here for a reason, we come to realize that our identity is not tied to our achievements, status, or external circumstances—but rather, to God’s creation. When we place our self-worth within that realm, we discover we are whole, worthy, and have a purpose beyond what our minds can fathom.
Since our God is intentional, it is evident that all of our good works were prepared in advance—God has written our destinies, given each of us a purpose, and has a will that He wants us to fulfill. However, discovering and living out these works is where our free will comes into play.
According to His divine design, we have the freedom to choose, to create, to be. This is where we must find balance between God’s sovereignty and our responsibility—to use our gifts, talents, voices, and hearts in ways that are uniquely our own, to transform our pain into something good, and to become vessels that deliver the messages God planned for us to share.
Each person is created intentionally by God, uniquely designed with purpose and gifts that reflect His divine craftsmanship. Yet it’s easy to lose sight of that truth, seeking identity and worth in external validation or comparing ourselves to others. True fulfillment begins when we recognize that our purpose isn’t something to chase, but something already woven into who we are. God has prepared good works for each of us to carry out—acts of love, service, and faith that align with His will.
When we begin to view even ordinary moments as divine opportunities, our daily lives take on eternal meaning. Rooted in grace rather than striving, we come to understand that we are not defined by what we do, but by who God created us to be—His masterpiece, designed to reflect His glory in both quiet faithfulness and purposeful action.
4 Zodiacs Reconnecting With A Childhood Dream This November 21 Oct 4:06 PM (12 hours ago)
VIRGO
Before the world “got to” Virgo, they had some of the purest childhood intentions you’ve ever seen. Before they knew what competition was, they loved to collaborate. Before they knew how to be aggressive, they loved to mediate. Before they knew how to prove others wrong, they loved to help people. They get back to some of these childhood dreams by making a career pivot. Instead of chasing the top of a ladder that never ends, they take a long hard look at the ways their skills could help others. The ways they could improve lives, make people happier, make them feel a part of something important. Instead of doing everything for compensation or recognition, Virgo aims to reconnect with their desire to leave this place a little better than they found it.
SAGITTARIUS
Before Sagittarius wanted to travel the world, they had a childhood hero. A character from a book or movie that they emulated, be it Sherlock Holmes or Harriet the Spy. Something about their hero made them believe they could stop crime or solve a mystery, save the day or fix someone’s problem. It’s this capacity for accomplishment that Sagittarius has lost touch with. Sometimes the world feels so big to them that any kind of meaningful change at the individual level seems impossible, but if they just put on the right hat, or trench coat, maybe they could reconnect with that childhood belief that self-determination and personal skill are sometimes more than enough to tackle our biggest problems.
CANCER
Cancer is the kid who grew up too fast. The one who left fairy tales behind, and felt live lost its magic once the truth about Santa Clause was out of the bag. They lost faith in people once they realized the lofty ideals they held them to came from stories as well. But they have a chance to reconnect with this deeply held desires when they encounter true love for the first time. When they see an individual rise above their basest urges for self-preservation, and choose to do something just to benefit another individual, it renews Cancer’s belief in things they thought only existed in fiction. It reminds them it’s not just them against the world.
LEO
The older Leo gets, the harder it becomes to bring the gang back together. People move, people travel, people settle down, get married, and have kids, and on and on with a million reasons why they can’t just drop everything to come over for a glass of wine at absolutely a moment’s notice. The days of sleepovers where everyone fights to not be the first asleep seem like a distant memory or simply a scene from a teen movie. But a stroke of luck of a special occasion is all it takes for Leo to get the chance to reconnect with those childhood dreams of having the people they love most all in one room for a night of fun.
9 Things People Don’t Realize Because You’re Completely Fine With Being Alone 21 Oct 1:45 PM (14 hours ago)
1. Things people typically do with others, you don’t mind doing by yourself.
Going to a movie alone is no big deal for you. You don’t mind being responsible for consuming a giant bag of popcorn all to yourself, or sipping a soda with only one straw. Things that people normally do with other people you have no problem doing alone. The word normal means nothing to you anyway, so if normal people find going to a movie theatre alone strange, you don’t care.
2. You’re picky about who you date because you only want to date someone who you consider worth your time.
You’re not the type of person who starts a relationship simply to avoid being single. You don’t believe in settling, and you’re not going to settle down and commit to someone until you know they’re someone who’s worthy of your commitment. To others it might sound like you think too highly of yourself, but your ability to set standards stems from your ability to be alone when you refuse to lower them.
3. Just because you’re fine with doing things alone doesn’t mean you always want to be alone.
You enjoy your alone time, but you don’t want to be alone all of the time. You’re not necessarily a painfully shy person, and you don’t necessarily consider yourself a complete introvert. You like to get out and have fun, and be social, and the fact that you’re able and comfortable to do things on your own does not take away from that.
4. You have alone time ‘recovery’ days.
When you have full weeks and weekends spending all of your time surrounded by other people, you need a recovery day thrown in there so you can decompress and hear your own thoughts. Your independence is important to you simply because you need it to feel like yourself.
5. You have no problem being a ‘third wheel’ because you don’t ever truly feel like one.
When you go to a carnival with your best friend and her long-term boyfriend wins you a giant stuffed giraffe it’s not because he’s trying to make you feel like less of a third wheel, it’s because they’re used to you being unafraid to join them on date nights that aren’t actually dates.
6. Spending the night alone is more fun for you than spending it with people you don’t actually want to be around.
There’s no such thing for you as ‘pretend friends,’ you don’t pretend to like people you don’t, and you definitely don’t spend time with them. You’re happy because the people you spend time with are people who nourish your happiness, not prevent it. You’ll spend the night in your bedroom alone before you spend it with people who make you wish you were in your bedroom alone.
7. Declining an invitation isn’t anything personal against whoever invites you.
When your best friend who you’ve known since middle school asks if you want to go to a karaoke bar for drinks with her and her new roommates you decline because a) you’re a terrible singer and b) you’d rather binge watch Grace and Frankie all night than be forced to listen to her sing Aretha Franklin off-pitch. It’s nothing personal, you still love your friend, but your couch and Netflix just feel like a better option tonight.
8. You’re not embarrassed when you run into people you know while you’re doing something by yourself.
When you see a group of friends day-drinking mimosas four tables down from you at your favorite local brunch spot you don’t hide behind a drink menu out of embarrassment, you continue to happily eat your boujie ricotta fig flatbread and you’ll gladly say hello if they see you. They’ll most likely ask who you’re there with, and you have no shame in saying, ‘Just me.’
9. You enjoy being alone but you don’t enjoy feeling lonely.
Alone is a state of being; loneliness is a feeling. You have no problem being alone, because you don’t feel lonely while doing so. You have your moments when you feel lonely, everyone does, but they don’t have to happen when you’re physically alone. We all know it’s possible to feel lonely in a room full of people, which is why it’s wrong to assume that the people who enjoy being alone the most, are the loneliest.
The Louvre Robbers Left Behind This $60 Million Diamond During Their Jewel Heist—Supposedly Because It’s ‘Cursed’ 21 Oct 12:38 PM (15 hours ago)
We, as a society, still haven’t recovered (spiritually, of course) from this week’s Louvre jewel heist, where thieves managed to get into the museum in broad daylight and leave with their spoils within eight minutes. It’s a pretty impressive feat and a story that sounds like something out of a movie: they dressed as constructions workers, climbed up a crane to one of the windows, used chainsaws to cut open the cases that held the royal crown jewels, took eight different pieces, and then made their getaway on scooters.
Authorities can’t seem to wrap their heads around how this happened, but another mystery also left them with plenty of questions: While the robbers took most of the jewels in the case, they left behind one priceless diamond.
While there’s no real way to know why this particular jewel known as Regent Diamond was left behind (and we’re unlikely to get the story even if the thieves are caught), this 141 karat diamond has a long and treacherous history—and is actually believed by some to be cursed.
Legend has it that it was first found around 1700 by an enslaved man in India, who hid the diamond in his own leg wound as he fled for safety. He later told an English captain about the diamond, offering to split the proceeds of the sale of the diamond as long as the captain could get him out safely, and while the captain originally agreed to the deal, he is said to have later murdered the enslaved man and taken the diamond for himself.
Since then, the Regent Diamond has changed plenty of hands, but its most notably belonged to important figures of French nobility—especially those with tragic stories, including Louis XVI, his wife Marie Antoinette, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Most of us know how the story went for these historical figures—Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed during the French Revolution, and Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled from France twice, left to die on his own on an island.
Later, the diamond was passed down to Charles X, who was overthrown and exiled, and then it was given to Napoleon III, who suffered a similar fate.
So, is the Regent Diamond really cursed? Who’s to say—you could probably argue that royalty in itself is a curse or that human greed will often lead to tragedy. But it’s fun to think there might be some mythological reason why the diamond was overlooked, adding a little extra storybook flair to a real-life event that feels more fiction than reality.
In God’s Eyes, Every Moment Has Meaning 21 Oct 12:04 PM (16 hours ago)
We are programmed to believe that events are either positive or negative, good or bad, black or white. Karin Hadadan, best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, writes about how this belief transforms through faith as we come to see all events contribute to God’s plan.
We assume that for things to be considered good, they must only relate to joy, happiness, abundance, prosperity, or comfort, and that anything opposite comes from a darker place.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
This verse, however, highlights a deeper truth about our Lord—in His eyes, ‘all things’ encompass both positive and negative experiences, because through His works, there is continuous divine activity behind the scenes connecting us to a deeper, grander purpose.
Every experience we face—whether challenging or hopeful—provides some spiritual benefit. This promise is simple—not all things are good, but God works them for good. Regardless of the pain and suffering that exists in this world, some caused by greater forces and some inflicted on one another, intentionally or not, we must not merely seek to understand why God allows these things to happen, but what good God can bring from them.
Throughout each challenging lesson within our lives, there is always a silver lining or light that emerges. His promise allows those who love Him to find hope and faith within each challenge, knowing that even when circumstances seem contrary, everything can be worked for good through the power of our Lord.
Trusting in God’s sovereignty means believing that every circumstance—both joyful and painful—fits within His greater plan and purpose. While this truth offers comfort, it can be difficult to hold onto when life feels uncertain or painful. The human mind often gravitates toward worry, fear, or frustration, struggling to see the good hidden within hardship. Yet faith invites a deeper perspective: God is always working behind the scenes, weaving even the most challenging moments into a greater story of redemption.
By trusting His unseen hand, we begin to recognize purpose in both joy and sorrow, understanding that nothing is wasted in His design. Through this trust, love for God deepens, and peace grows from the assurance that He truly works all things together for good for those who love Him.
4 Zodiac Likely To Become Millionaires By 2030 21 Oct 11:08 AM (17 hours ago)
Any zodiac has the potential to build wealth, but some signs are more likely to become millionaires – or even billionaires – than others.
Several factors affect a sign’s likelihood of achieving millionaire status, such as motivation, luck, and attitude toward finances. Here’s which zodiacs have the greatest potential to become incredibly rich and why.
Taurus
Every zodiac sign belongs to one of four natural elements: fire, air, water, or earth. Taurus is an earth sign, and earth signs are known for being practical, reliable, and grounded. Being an earth sign makes Taurus hard-working and willing to chip away at their financial goals consistently until they become millionaires. Taurus’ natural element also explains their desire for wealth. This zodiac sign isn’t just looking to spend on frivolous things – they appreciate the comfort and stability money can bring.
Each zodiac sign also has a guiding planet. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of money, love, and beauty. Venus’ influence gives Taurus an extra boost in the financial department. It also drives Taurus’ longing for beautiful things. Although they are down-to-earth, Taurus has a hedonistic side they like to indulge every once in a while. They work hard to afford the nice things their souls crave.
Libra
Like Taurus, Libra is also guided by Venus, meaning this zodiac sign shares many of the same Venusian qualities. Libras like to surround themselves with beautiful things and they attract money like magnets.
As an air sign, Libras are social, outgoing, and friendly. They are likely to build their fortune by making the right connections. Their charming personality makes others want to work with them, so they easily get what they want in business.
Air signs can also be a bit superficial. Libras like luxury goods because they impress others. Appearances are important to them, and they’re willing to work hard to get the opulent lifestyle they desire.
Every zodiac has a unique symbol that encapsulates that sign’s unique characteristics. Libra is represented by the scales, revealing that Libras seek balance in everything they do. Although they work hard, they love having enough money to relax and blow off steam in style. Fabulous vacations, shopping trips, and spa days rejuvenate this star sign. Luckily, they have the power to earn enough to pay for their expensive habits.
Sagittarius
Although Sagittarius isn’t necessarily the hardest-working sign, it still makes the list of zodiacs most likely to become millionaires. That’s because Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck, growth, and travel.
Sagittarians aren’t particularly concerned with their finances but, thanks to lucky Jupiter, things just have a way of working out for them. For example, they are more likely to win the lottery, receive a huge inheritance, or get an unexpected financial windfall in some other way. They are also likely to get the high-paying jobs they apply for and be promoted.
As the sign of the traveler, Sagittarius loves going abroad and exploring new places. They enjoy meeting new people and learning from them. This zodiac sign bolsters their wealth by making profitable business connections in other cities and countries.
Capricorn
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure, authority, and discipline. As an earth sign guided by Saturn, Capricorn is perhaps the hardest-working and most ambitious sign of the entire zodiac. Capricorns are always looking for the next goal to achieve. They are happiest when climbing the corporate ladder and won’t stop until they reach the very top of their field.
This star sign’s financial motivations are two-fold: they crave the comfort and security money brings, but they also yearn for the admiration of others. They want other people to look up to them as a role model, and wealth makes them feel more confident.
Capricorn’s singular focus on money and hard work often makes other aspects of their lives suffer. But thanks to their diligence and financial savvy, they will always make enough money to be comfortable, and they are highly likely to become millionaires.
God Sees The Masterpiece You’re Becoming (Even While You’re Still Taking Shape) 21 Oct 9:53 AM (18 hours ago)
When God redeems us by turning our hearts to believe in Christ, we experience the radical nature of spiritual transformation. Within this space, we spiritually evolve—not just improving from what we once were, but undergoing a complete regeneration.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
To be ‘in Christ’ means embracing an entirely new identity—the thoughts we used to think, the behaviors we used to engage in, the beliefs we once harbored—all are challenged and shifted, marking a decisive break with our past self.
When we experience such an identity shift, our self-perception, purpose, relationships, and everything attached to our former selves must also be reborn. This change affects all we experience, but this purifying process allows us to walk with new energy, a transformed mindset, and a renewed spirit.
Even when we don’t feel new, God remains the active agent enabling our transformation, guiding us to live out our new creation status and gradually aligning our daily reality with the spiritual truth that ‘the old has gone, the new is here.’ Embrace this shift, for it is the path towards living in pure alignment.
Transformation in faith often brings both renewal and discomfort. While God’s promise of new creation offers freedom and purpose, letting go of old patterns can feel disorienting.
Growth in Christ means acknowledging that transformation is a process—some parts of the old self still cling tightly, even as new life begins to take shape. Trusting in God’s work allows the believer to live more fully in this new identity, relying on His strength to overcome habits and mindsets that no longer serve the spirit. Even when evidence of change isn’t yet visible, faith assures us that God is steadily at work within, shaping us day by day into a reflection of His transforming grace.
Karin Hadadan is the best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, which has been praised for helping readers “unravel the God self that is truly within you,” guiding them to find deeper meaning in life. Here, she speaks to how we radically transform for the better if we’re willing to surrender to God and His divine plan.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With HBO’s ‘The Chair Company’ – Tim Robinson’s Hilarious New Series (That Currently Has A 100% Critic Score On Rotten Tomatoes) 21 Oct 8:55 AM (19 hours ago)
The Chair Company is very much a done deal, folks. The insane new comedy from Tim Robinson has arrived, and it has already claimed its spot as one of the most bizarre and cringe-inducing shows in HBO history. The new series from Robinson premiered with 1.4 million viewers in its first three days, the biggest HBO comedy launch in over five years. It currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and is already being called the best comedy of the year. No one expected a show about a man’s literal downfall from a chair to become a pop culture phenomenon this year, but then again, it’s only the second episode.
Tim Robinson stars as Ron Trosper, a middle-manager working to develop a shopping mall in Canton, Ohio. Ron is your basic Everyman, living a comfortable, if uneventful, life with his family. His life is upended, however, when a chair breaks beneath him at a presentation, embarrassing him in front of his co-workers and bosses. This humiliation starts a snowball effect of even more ridiculous, petty humiliations, kickstarted by Robinson’s inimitable gift for writing what might be the cringe-iest comedy on television. Instead of letting it go, Ron doggedly sets out to find the company responsible for the faulty chair, and the show spirals completely out of control from there. He burrows into warehouses, encounters a mysterious giant red ball, and is threatened by a complete stranger who punches him when Ron is caught snooping for information.
At its core, the new series from Robinson is a one-man ego trip turned into a wonderfully uncomfortable horror comedy. The show’s direction and cinematography feel rich and theatrical, with an eye for a heightened sense of anxiety that the series bends between outright comedy and creeping paranoia. The writing is impeccable, with a gift for teasing the very essence of humanity’s most low-stakes insecurities. Robinson has built a career on pulling out the worst possible outcomes of bad social interactions and spinning them into something stranger than fiction and now, he’s taken it and made a whole TV show on it. Even better, it somehow works. The show makes you laugh while reminding you that any of these situations could also happen in real life, and that’s the gift of the best comedy, making you realize how stupid you are.
Robinson also has a touch for the details that make his world so specific, weird, and instantly recognizable. The made-up company names, the outsized importance of office politics, the unexplained mundanity of life in an Ohio mall development business. Even the series’ fake brands, like the faceless manufacturer of the chair, Tecca, and Ron’s own employer, Fisher Robay, feel viscerally like they could be real, down to actual websites for both that you’ll want to explore for Easter eggs throughout the entire show It’s the same finely honed eye for comedy that has made Robinson’s work this past decade such a singular joy in any form, now taken to the ninth degree with HBO behind it.
The supporting cast around Robinson is the cherry on top. Lake Bell offers a great mix of calm annoyance as his wife, Sophia Lillis and Will Price play their twin children trying to figure out if dad is losing it or not, and Lou Diamond Phillips is a joy every time he’s on screen, perfectly un-phased by all of Ron’s antics. Even the side characters in Ron’s office keep the ball bouncing, from a girl reprimanded for handing her coworker a paper “too hard” to a janitor who could be the next office hero undone by taking his “inside wheelbarrow” outside to clean. Every scene is packed with the kind of odd, specific worldbuilding you won’t find in any other show on TV right now. Thankfully, the show also shows no signs of running out of gas from its initial premise. There is real story and stakes here, with every new humiliation adding a little more mystery, which only spins further and further out of control with every week,
HBO has been on a bit of a streak of intense dramas as of late, and while their content has been good, they are overdue for a banger of a comedy that the world can rally around and quote for months, if not years. The Chair Company is the show that can change that. It’s absurd, cringe-y, and bizarrely moving all at once. It’s a great collection of what’s made Tim Robinson one of the most creative comedians of the past few years taken to a level and polish no other show on television can touch. The Chair Company has the first couple episode already available to watch on Max, with new ones being released every Sunday night. Don’t get left behind, jump in, and prepare to have your mind turned inside out by cringe only the HBO budget can give you.
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