I only just discovered The Office three weeks ago, and thanks to Netflix, I've been able to kamikaze my way through every season. Having caught up to the latest episode, I now understand where the numerous jokes I've heard from friends actually originated. In any event, to say that The Office is funny is a complete understatement - it is hilarious. Revolving around the self-centered regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell), the various personalities of The Office clash in such beautiful ways that result in moments of comedic genius. The current seventh season has been no different.
As is typical with The Office, the plot is multifaceted with different characters involved in various storylines. Andy (Ed Helms) is still in love with the new receptionist, Erin (Ellie Kemper), and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski) are still locked in their eternal rivalry. There are a couple of new developments: Gabe (Zach Woods) is maturing into his role of office killjoy, while the creative ideas of warehouse foreman Darryl (Craig Robinson) earn him a private office upstairs.
As always, Michael Scott's shenanigans drive the main plot of every episode, with other subplots filling out the comedy. During season seven, Michael has spanked Luke, his nephew and newly hired office assistant, and called his past girlfriends with news of his herpes infection, which turns out just to be a cold sore. The Office strikes a balance between single episode plotlines, such as the christening of Jim and Pam's baby, and longer plot threads. Spanning several episodes and still going, Michael and Holly start dating shortly after Holly breaks up with her boyfriend.
The biggest question that surrounds this fantastic series is whether it will survive after Michael Scott's departure. Steve Carell confirmed in late June that he would not return to the hit series after this season. Despite Carell's departure, NBC plans to move forward with the series. With Carell's last episode coming soon, it has been announced that Will Ferrell, another "Frat Pack" member of the Hollywood comedic elite, will be Michael Scott's replacement for the last four remaining episodes. As for the new permanent regional manager, the studio has announced that Dwight, Andy and Darryl are all possibilities, but nothing is guaranteed at this point. What is sure is that whoever will be taking Michael's job as manager will not be the focus of the plot like Carell's character.\nThe direction in which The Office is going is still unsure, but it seems that hilarity lies in its future.
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