

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.
Amanda Peet
Netflix
6
30 min

With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together.
Aug 20, 2021

Tired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke’s staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree. A video from Bill's lecture causes a stir.
Aug 20, 2021

Bill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn. Joan starts a fire. A dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position.
Aug 20, 2021

Pressure mounts for Ji-Yoon to turn the department around after Bill's suspension. The hiring of a new professor undermines Yaz's chance at tenure.
Aug 20, 2021

Ji-Yoon visits Pembroke's new lecturer as Bill joins in on a Korean tradition. The tenured professors band together, and Yaz receives an enticing offer.
Aug 20, 2021

As his hearing approaches, Bill's academic future comes into question. Ji-Yoon's revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department.
Aug 20, 2021

Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay

Joan Hambling

Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim

Bill Dobson

Elliot Rentz

Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim

Paul Larson