The Office (2005-2013)
Adapted (from the BBC series, The Office) by Greg Daniels
The Office is a television comedy mockumentary series on a group of employees at a fictional small paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dundler Mifflin.
The Office was originally a television sitcom in United Kingdom but was later adapted for American audiences by Greg Daniels (and had actually been remade in different versions and languages). Also, fun fact, among its (US version) executive producers was Ricky Gervais — creator, writer, director, and main character of the UK version of The Office.
It sure had a pretty good run. With its unique way (fictional documentary) of presenting story, it was not hard to develop fondness for The Office. The narrative was creative, smart, and hilarious. The Office was proof that the seemingly boring life at the office may not be as boring as it appears. But then again, the well-written characters definitely played a great part in achieving that. *SPOILER ALERT* And for over nine years, despite refusing to continue watching the series after Michael Scott's (Steve Carell) departure in season seven, The Office bid its audience farewell in the most satisfying way possible. Though there were really some inconsistencies in the last few seasons, I would have to say they (seasons eight and nine) were still not as cringe worthy as I thought they would be. Naturally, the viewers had hopes for more this and that, but personally I would not have the ending any other way (as well as its million viewers, as it ranked as the season's highest rated episode, and among the series' highest-rated episodes). Aside from the occasional breaking of the fourth wall, the conclusion felt more realistic than ever -- it was truly enough to reminisce the best and emotional moments of The Office in the past, the characters' backgrounds in the present, and a glimpse of their untold stories yet in the future. In addition, Carell, once again, sharing a scene with Jim (John Krasinski) and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) still gave me a moment of stun (despite knowing it).
Saying goodbye to a favorite show has never been this hard, but unlike how How I Met Your Mother corrupted us of a good television series, The Office has provided a justified conclusion that made the parting somehow feels right. I just deeply admire the creators and the actors behind this clever show for another timeless piece.
(photo is not mine; credits to owner)
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