Released in 2021, 'The Chair' is a Netflix comedy-drama series starring Sandra Oh as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman to chair the English department at Pembroke University. The show delves into the challenges of academia, addressing themes of diversity, generational conflicts, and the evolving landscape of higher education. With a blend of humor and poignant moments, it offers a candid look at the pressures faced by women of color in leadership roles within predominantly white institutions.