Watercooler conversations, light-hearted jokes, and complaints about demanding projects are typical in a traditional 9-to-5 job. They add a pleasant touch to the workday, even though they can sometimes become repetitive and dull. However, the recently released third season of the hit Netflix sketch show, “I Think You Should Leave,” takes this familiar setting and turns it into something strange and hilarious.
The creators of the show, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, who previously worked together on “Saturday Night Live,” have crafted a series that diverges from traditional sketch comedy. Instead of resolving awkward situations with humor, “ITYSL” takes these moments and escalates them to surreal extremes. The sketches often revolve around characters experiencing escalating anxiety due to misunderstandings in mundane situations like first dates or parties, resulting in chaotic and loud interactions.
The office is a recurring setting in “ITYSL,” where uncomfortable characters clash with unspoken social rules. Kanin explains that the workplace offers a rich ground for embarrassment due to its built-in hierarchy and status. While other comedy shows like “SNL,” “The Kids in the Hall,” and “The Office” have explored corporate dysfunction, “ITYSL” goes further by challenging the stale conventions that govern our behavior.
The third season of “ITYSL” highlights the absurdity of hyper-professionalism. For example, in one sketch, a group of accountants in a conference room is startled by a loud noise. While the team members make reasonable connections to thunder or a truck, Randall (played by Robinson) suggests it sounded like a volcano erupting, causing confusion among his coworkers. The show emphasizes that professional settings demand composure, but this conformity can stifle individuality and creativity. The imposed restraint often leads to wooden language and clichés that hinder genuine communication.
A recurring theme in many office-based sketches is the characters’ desperate desire to fit in and understand the unspoken rules of a community. Whether through an employee’s exaggerated campy conflict-resolution joke or a coworker’s overly invested team-training scenario, “ITYSL” explores the thin line between social acceptance and ostracization.
While these characters are exaggerated examples of what not to do in the workplace, they also shed light on the limits of professional behavior. In an era where corporate platitudes are seeping into our personal lives, as seen in viral TikToks and formalized conversations, we risk losing the spontaneity and genuine connections that can enrich our relationships. Amidst its comical extremes, “I Think You Should Leave” subtly reminds us of the risks and joys of breaking free from societal scripts.
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