[2021][美剧][英文系主任][6集全][HD/1080P][英语中英双字]
The Chair is a 2021 comedy-drama series created by Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman. The show revolves around Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman of color to be appointed as the chair of the English department at the prestigious Pembroke University.The story begins with Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, portrayed by Sandra Oh, assuming her new role. She faces numerous challenges, including gender and racial biases, a declining student enrollment, and the department s financial woes. As the chair, she is responsible for managing the department s faculty, curriculum, and addressing the needs of the students.Throughout the series, Dr. Kim navigates the politics and power dynamics within the department. She tries to bring about positive changes, but faces resistance from the tenured faculty, who are resistant to change. She also struggles to balance her professional and personal life, as she is a single mother to her adopted daughter.As the season progresses, Dr. Kim deals with controversy within the English department. One of the professors, Bill Dobson, played by Jay Duplass, uses a racial slur during a lecture, which sparks a major outcry from students and faculty members. Dr. Kim must handle the fallout from the incident, balancing the need for free speech and academic freedom with the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment.Additionally, Dr. Kim forms a complicated relationship with fellow professor and mentor, Joan Hambling, portrayed by Holland Taylor. Their relationship becomes strained as they have differing opinions on how to handle the challenges facing the department.Dr. Kim also faces personal setbacks as she struggles to connect with her adopted daughter. She seeks advice from colleagues and tries to find the balance between her work and her responsibilities as a mother.Throughout the series, The Chair explores various themes such as identity, diversity, inclusion, and the socio-political challenges faced by women and minorities in academia. It delves into the struggles of leadership, the complexities of relationships, and the sacrifices individuals make to achieve their goals.The show ends with Dr. Kim finding a way to create positive change within the English department, although not without sacrifices and compromises. The Chair offers a thought-provoking and nuanced exploration of academia and the challenges faced by women in leadership roles.
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