Have HBO Max Secretly Revealed The Chair Company S2 Date?
The Chair Company’s second series is confirmed, but a cryptic Instagram clue may have quietly revealed when it will arrive. Here’s what I uncovered while following the trail.
Something has been occupying my mind lately, and it’s not what you might expect. The Chair Company, the sharp-witted new series from Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, has just finished its first run on HBO Max. The finale delivered a blend of answers and fresh puzzles, leaving the door wide open for the next chapter. After a bit of sleuthing worthy of Ron Trosper himself, I believe I’ve pieced together when the next instalment might land.
Clues Hidden in Plain Sight
The last episode takes a peculiar turn when Ron adopts a dog he names Baby, only to discover it actually belongs to a man called Asher Barton—who may or may not be something rather more sinister. The dog’s true name is Minnie Mouse. Ron asks Asher to snap a photo of him with the dog and tag him on Instagram, which Asher obliges.
When Ron checks the comments, he finds a barrage of irate messages from users like @noodlebattery1, @astro.crumbs, and most notably @ghosttoast_studios, who lends the episode its title with the comment:
“Minnie Mouse coming back wasn’t on my bingo card.”
Instagram Accounts and a Date to Remember
In the spirit of thorough investigation, I followed every account shown on screen. Some, such as @plantpunk88, @noodlebattery1, and @astro.crumbs, are clearly fabricated. Yet @ghosttoast_studios and @asher_barton76 are active profiles. While the former remains silent, Asher Barton’s account features two posts. One is a photo of a Tecca chair, captioned with a rather enthusiastic:
“god i f***ing love these things”
The other is more enigmatic—a screenshot from a notes app displaying the date 04/23/26, circled in red.
This detail seems too deliberate to ignore. The recurring red ball motif throughout the series, paired with the date, suggests an alternate reality game is afoot. With the second series already greenlit, could this be a subtle nod to its premiere date? If so, it would be a remarkably swift turnaround for a streaming production, but The Chair Company doesn’t appear to require the lengthy post-production of more effects-heavy fare.
What to Expect Next
The timing of the renewal announcement—just a fortnight before the first series wrapped—might also support this theory. Still, given the show’s labyrinthine logic, it’s entirely possible the date is a red herring. Either way, I’ll be keeping a close watch on both the date and the @teccachairs account, which is also live, as anticipation builds for the next series.
The Chair Company is currently available in its entirety on HBO Max. For those seeking more viewing inspiration, there’s a wealth of top-tier television to explore on the platform.