I'm working through another re-watch of this. Frustrating show.
Just some random observations:
It's fucking hilarious, Michael is amazing, he has this ability to be so stupid, yet so sweet, loving, and yet retarded. They did an amazing job how they transformed him from season 1 till he leaves in 7. And by "Goodbye, Michael", he's the smartest man in the room, fucking with everyone for their goodbye gifts. I've watched the videos where they talk about how he was too unlikable in season 1, and changed his physical appearance and personality to give him something for people to like. And the Michael we get when Holly is around is just perfect, he's completely lovable. By far the best episodes are with her, she's just perfect for the show. I loved when he starts panicking when he's about to leave, but then calls Holly and she grounds him immediately and he's fine. I've seen UK Office, Steve Carrel is just by far the most perfect casting for this, he was just absolutely amazing, flawless, unbelievably good.
After he leaves... Damn, this gets hard to watch.
Andy and Erin, I hated them both. Erin without Andy, when she's with Plop, she's much better. But they couldn't begin to make me care about Andy and Erin, they just aren't Jim & Pam. Robert California was fine, he got some laughs, and even Jo Bennet got some laughs from me. Gabe just rules, so fucking awkward and gross. Clark Duke was fine. If you want to laugh, google "Clark Duke 2020".
I fucking hate Ed Helms. I think he's completely talentless, he's not funny, he's not quirky, he just fucking sucks. Worst character on the show by far.
The whole camera man liking Pam thing, just stupid. Jim and Pam having marriage counseling, stupid. I get they needed the drama between them to justify Jim leaving Athlead to be with Pam, but still, it was just bad. Also I didn't even notice that Ryan and Kelly disappeared.
Season 9 was garbage, I didn't laugh once until Episode 21, when Dwight finally becomes manager. Laughed my ass off.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
