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The Office: Series Finale Event

  • se-alum
    Thursday @ 8pm.

    I know the show has gone downhill over the 2nd half of its run, but I still find it enjoyable. It's kinda going to suck to see it go away, though it has obviously ran its course. Anyone else looking forward to watching?
  • bases_loaded
    I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.
  • wes_mantooth
    bases_loaded;1442546 wrote:I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.

    I thought last week was phenomenal. They went back to what always worked....Jim/Dwight
  • se-alum
    Agree. I think they're ending Jim and Dwights relationship perfectly.
  • Manhattan Buckeye
    As godawful as the show has been over the last few seasons, I'll give the finale a thumbs up if they give Andy Bernard the "Poochie" treatment.
  • dlazz
    The Office isn't funny.

    Hope this helps.
  • WebFire
    dlazz;1442615 wrote:The Office isn't funny.

    Hope this helps.
    It doesn't help.

    Hope this helps.
  • vball10set
    bases_loaded;1442546 wrote:I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.
    wes_mantooth;1442561 wrote:I thought last week was phenomenal. They went back to what always worked....Jim/Dwight
    se-alum;1442564 wrote:Agree. I think they're ending Jim and Dwights relationship perfectly.
    I also agree. Even though it's been painful to watch the last few seasons, it's become such an iconic part of television over the last decade that the finale is a must watch. Also, it'll be interesting to see who they bring back to pay tribute to the series.
  • RedRider1
    Last few have been good because they're wrapping up obvious story lines and sticking to what works.
  • swamisez
    This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.
  • WebFire
    swamisez;1443290 wrote:This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.
    Yes that was downright terrible. I agree this last season has been pretty decent.
  • vball10set
    As far as finale's go, I thought it was excellent :thumbup:

    http://tvline.com/2013/05/16/the-office-season-9-series-finale-recap-michael-returns/
  • reclegend22
    The Office was the greatest sitcom on television for about five years. Hands down. It wasn't at that level in recent seasons, but I still prefer it over just about anything else, except for maybe Parks and Rec or Sunny.

    Like House, M.D., The Office is a show I began watching around the end of high school, so it has been there through several stages of my life. Definitely makes its conclusion all the more sad. It's just strange that it's over.
  • wes_mantooth
    I thought it was an ok finale, but more sad than funny.
  • reclegend22
    wes_mantooth;1444142 wrote:I thought it was an ok finale, but more sad than funny.
    It was that healthy blend of both funny and sad/poignant that made The Office the greatest show on TV at its peak. That same formula set Boy Meets World apart from any of its teenage sitcom peers in the '90s.
  • Laley23
    Never got into that show. But I just dont find Steve Carrell that funny, so that might be why.
  • ou1980
    How did the show end?
  • RedRider1
    swamisez;1443290 wrote:This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.

    That didn't get a single mention in the retrospective that aired last night...apparently it was that bad.
  • wes_mantooth
    [SP]Michael Scott made it back for a small appearance at Dwight and Angela's wedding. Jim and Pam sold their house and are moving away so Jim can rejoin that athete company is was at for awhile[/SP]
  • bases_loaded
    ou1980;1444216 wrote:How did the show end?

    Fast forward one year. Dwight and Angela's wedding brings back all the familiar faces. Except Robert California and Michaels wife.
  • vball10set
    Michael Scott made it back for a small appearance at Dwight and Angela's wedding. Jim and Pam sold their house and are moving away so Jim can rejoin that athete company he was at for awhile.

    It already aired, and the question was asked, so need for a "spoiler" alert ;)
  • wes_mantooth
    vball10set;1444222 wrote:It already aired, and the question was asked, so need for a "spoiler" alert ;)
    eh, i usually dvr shows and watch later, so i figured what the fuck. But i do appreciate you laying down the laws of the interwebz for me..lol
  • vball10set
    wes_mantooth;1444224 wrote:eh, i usually dvr shows and watch later, so i figured what the ****. But i do appreciate you laying down the laws of the interwebz for me..lol
    :thumbup:
  • SportsAndLady
    Why didn't Michael's wife show up? I liked her character lol
  • reclegend22
    I think that Erin was one of the funniest things about the show in recent seasons. I know some didn't like her, but I thought she was right on par with Andy, Dwight and a couple others who were pretty funny on occasion.

    Did anyone here like Robert California? While the show was clearly reaching, I thought he had moments that worked. But he was nowhere near as good as some of the other guest appearances, notably Will Ferrell. The juggling scene was, IMO, one of the five best moments in the show's entire run. That was great.