The Office could be making a comeback. Yes, you read that right.
Since the popular sitcom ended in 2013, there have been constant rumors and hopes for a reboot, especially with its massive streaming popularity. However, it now seems more likely than ever. According to the major news breakers Matthew Belloni and Jonathan Handel of Puck News, The Office creator Greg Daniels is working on a reboot. This news was revealed during a larger conversation about the Writers Guild of America’s tentative deal with studios and streamers to end their strike.
In their article, Belloni and Handel casually mentioned, “Greg Daniels is set to do a reboot of The Office.” This buried the lead for numerous Office fans, sparking lots of speculation and opinions.
As a massive The Office fan, I’ve analyzed every episode and even embarked on a quest to find Michael Scott’s Hawaiian shirt. When it comes to a reboot, I believe there are two main perspectives among fans. The first is to preserve the show’s legacy and not risk tarnishing it. The second is a desire for a reboot, but only if the original cast returns.
All 185 episodes of ‘The Office,’ ranked
However, I propose a third option. I believe a reboot without the main characters could be interesting. Without Jim, Pam, Dwight, or even Michael, The Office can introduce new characters who can undergo their own transformations. The show became a top-tier sitcom not only because of its humor, but also because it made us care about the characters and their growth. With the original cast, there’s nowhere else for them to go.
While I do appreciate the later seasons of The Office more than most people, I acknowledge that the show had reached its conclusion by the time it ended. I enjoyed the addition of characters like Robert California and Erin, portrayed by Ellie Kemper. It was refreshing to see something new.
If the reboot brings back actors like Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, or John Krasinski, it would simply be a nostalgia-fest. While nostalgia is comforting, it doesn’t necessarily make for good TV. It often leads to recycled plots and a cash grab. These actors found success through The Office, but bringing them back to revisit their roles in Scranton feels like an SNL sketch about missed opportunities for a reboot.
The search for Michael Scott’s Hawaiian shirt from ‘The Office’
The success of The Office was partially due to the talented actors who broke out because of it. Let’s give new actors that opportunity again. While it’s okay to have some minor characters for continuity, such as Toby, Kevin, Meredith, Creed, or Phyllis, let’s focus on fresh faces taking on the challenge. The beauty of the show lies in depicting the ways ordinary individuals navigate their jobs. As Pam said, “There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kind of the point?”
If the reboot is set in the same place, it would be far more interesting to see new characters tackle the daily challenges of Scranton. I’d rather witness these new characters, with untapped potential, bring beauty to life in Scranton than watch a rehash of Jim-on-Dwight pranks. I can always rewatch the old episodes if I want to see that.
The premise of The Office – portraying the humor in mundane office life – is brilliant, and we know the writers can execute it. However, I believe they can only achieve this with a fresh cast. Casting familiar faces like Carell, Krasinski, Fischer, and others would be easy and profitable, but it would require dismantling the character growth that fans followed for nine seasons. It would be disheartening to see these characters, who moved on from Scranton, return to square one.
In the end, I have faith in showrunner Greg Daniels to steer the ship. I just hope he keeps the old Dunder Mifflin crew off it.
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