Ep 1. The Void

In Corporate season 1 episode 1, "The Void," viewers meet Matt and Jake, two young and ambitious junior executives at the multinational conglomerate Hampton DeVille. The episode begins with them struggling to accept the tedious, mind-numbing work that comes with their new positions in the company.

As they settle in, the viewer is introduced to other employees who work at Hampton DeVille, such as Grace, the perpetually unimpressed assistant to top executive Christian DeVille, and John, the head of the "Toilet Division," which is responsible for designing office toilets.

As they attend a work party, Matt and Jake's boredom quickly turns to panic when they realize they accidentally deleted an entire department from the company's system. In an attempt to cover up their mistake and avoid getting fired, they turn to John for help, who in turn calls upon Grace to assist them with the daunting task of re-creating the missing department.

In the midst of the chaos, tensions between the employees come to a head and secrets are revealed. The episode ends with Matt and Jake realizing that their actions may have far-reaching consequences.

Overall, "The Void" offers a satirical look at corporate culture and the dehumanization that can occur in the workplace. Through its characters' struggles, the show highlights the importance of meaningful work, individuality, and the dangers of blindly following authority.