"The Office" peaked with Michael Scott's departure, and here's why you're all wrong. amirite?

Unpopular opinion, that's for sure

by botsfordsantos 2 days ago

I think the problem is people didn't watch the office for what it became. They watched for the cringe absurd situations. I'd agree I actually like the later seasons but it definitely feels like a different show

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Yeah thanks for pointing this out. It's can't be an unpopular opinion when the dude is being factually incorrect

by Anonymous 2 days ago

"Why did they add coconut? I miss original."

by Kathrynkohler 2 days ago

A lot of the stuff you listed happened while Michael was still there.

by Turcotteemile 2 days ago

I don't know if it peaked, but I think there are plenty of episodes that are better or just as good as with Michael Scott. I will say I just hate what they did with Andy's character after he left on the boat. Feels like a completely different character to me.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Absolutely! There's a ton of great stuff throughout the series. Any particular episodes you have in mind?

by NecessaryEarly1737 2 days ago

The character of Michael Scott and his interactions with the office and his shenanigans are literally the show. I still enjoyed it after him, but it was objectively worse and honestly kind of a different show

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Better show?

by NecessaryEarly1737 2 days ago

I've tried more than once to watch The Office, but it just doesn't hit with me. I recently watched about five shows in a row during an marathon, and Michael Scott shtick was so stupid it was annoying. I think I might like it better without him.

by Elroyhamill 2 days ago

Man I loved the Robert California arc. I don't know why it gets so much hate. Getting a goofball similar to Michael would never work. It was evident when they tried with Will Ferrell for a bit but it fell flat vs when Robert took over. His on screen presence and timing was amazing.

by Terrible_Treat_9163 2 days ago

This

by NecessaryEarly1737 2 days ago

The reveal though of DeAngelo Jeremitrius Vickers being a white guy, specifically Will Ferrell, still cracks me up.

by champlinflorine 2 days ago

Unpopular (because I'm trying too hard) opinion

by Colby71 1 day ago

I'm worried you don't understand what "peaked" means.

by ashleighbednar 1 day ago

I didn't watch the show, but your title doesn't match what you wrote. If it peaked when he left, that would mean his departure was the high point and it declined after that. That's literally what a peak is. Yet you wrote about how it became better. So, your title should be that it peaked AFTER he left, not with his departure. Yes, it's nitpicky. I'm watching a game that my team is losing and bored. 🤷‍♀️

by Professional_Set 1 day ago

Simply wrong

by Anonymous 1 day ago

SHUT UP ABOUT THE SUN

by Anonymous 1 day ago

Alright

by NecessaryEarly1737 1 day ago

You are 1000000% correct

by Antwan32 1 day ago

This truly is an unpopular opinion. Congratulations.

by Anonymous 1 day ago

Season 8 was spectacular. Season 9 was meh

by No_Scientist_2538 1 day ago

Season 8 definitely had some great moments! What were your highlights? And yeah, Season 9 was a bit of a mixed bag for many

by NecessaryEarly1737 1 day ago

Nah it did

by Anonymous 1 day ago

we got actual plot lines I'm not even convinced you watched the show

by CoffeeNo5002 1 day ago

I feel like you make some solid points but there is one glaring oversight that completely invalidates everything you said: Nellie is the worst character of any show, ever. Just the fact that she shows up after Michael makes the Michael episodes better by default.

by Present_Case 1 day ago

The office became better after he left is not just an unpopular opinion. This is a sign of cognitive impairment

by Bubbly-Extent3585 1 day ago

Honestly the problem was just itself. It was unique for a few seasons and then needed to outperform itself. There were great episodes before and after Michael left. I think its peak was the season 4 finale.

by No_Letter6764 1 day ago

That show is garbage without him

by Round_Letterhead 1 day ago

Points are valid, but none of your reasons except maybe the James Spader one have to do with the comedy of the show. The show simply became less funny without the comedic engine of Michael Scott, and the laughs are why so many people loved the show.

by Anonymous 1 day ago

Truly horrible take, should potentially reevaluate how you process and think about the world. Completely idiotic. Well done

by clementine99 1 day ago

😜

by NecessaryEarly1737 1 day ago

The Office peaked with the UK version and the US is a shoddy cash grab… according to its own creators

by TastyProgress 1 day ago