After being off the air for almost a decade, The Office still has an incredibly loyal and avid fan base, complete with many re-watchers who are proud to call the NBC hit their comfort show. After a long run on Netflix, the show now streams on Peacock for new fans and old fans alike.
Fans of The Office are a ionate bunch, often with strong opinions and, as is human nature, people to want to argue their points. Given that thousands of fans have likely rewatched it at this point, it is likely that their opinions on certain storylines and pairings have changed so it wouldn't be surprising if these debates and ionate discussions never get resolution.
Is Jim The Best Character Or The Villain?
There is a whole subsection of Office fans who like to look at the show as if Jim is the villain. They back up this claim saying he slacks off at work, he undermines his boss, and bullies his innocent coworker. It's a pretty funny way to boil Jim's character down to some basic points without context.
For those who don't agree with this point of view, they likely see Jim as the kind of Everyman character he's created to be. Even then, there are people who find them to be their favorite character and those who think he's overrated.
Is "Scott's Tots" Watchable?
The season 6 episode of The Office "Scott's Tots" is by far the cringiest episode of the series and likely one of the most cringe-humor-filled episodes of television ever (which is why viewers struggle to decide if it's a good or bad episode).
Some prefer episodes that keep viewers on the edge of their seat in discomfort, while others want to avoid these at all costs. There are probably many fans that skip the episode and refuse to ever watch it, while others get excited for the sheer discomfort when it pops up as the next episode set to play.
Are Jim And Pam Or Jim And Karen The Better Couple?
This argument may seem moot since Jim and Karen didn't last and Jim and Pam have a successful relationship throughout most of the series and create a beautiful family together. However, there are some Karen Filippelli fans that find her to be the better match for Jim.
Some fans tend to think that Jim is kind of in love with an idealized version or that the two just aren't that compatible and may not bring out the best in each other. Jim and Karen seem to have a good thing going for a while, and really it largely didn't work out because of Jim and Pam. Both couples have good things going for them, but Jim definitely seems happy where he ends up.
Is Toby The Scranton Strangler?
This is a fan theory that fans love to argue and build their cases on. Even though Toby is on the jury for the Scranton Strangler, some think it's the perfect excuse to the perfect crime. There are fans that line up facts and clues they find within the show, such as exterior shots with Toby's car around scenes in which the strangler is mentioned to have struck.
Even though there are plenty of reasons why this is not true or intentional, it's a pretty fun topic for fans to speculate on and dive deeper into. Maybe the writers had this planned or found it to be a pleasant surprise as fans became super sleuths.
Which Is The Show's Best Couple: Jim And Pam, Dwight And Angela, Or Michael And Holly?
Every good TV show needs a good ship, and The Office has plenty to choose from, but the main three couples make it very difficult to do so. While Jim and Pam have the classic, slow-paced coworkers and friend's first story, Dwight and Angela offer something unique and fun, and Michael and Holly have this weird, but undeniable chemistry.
They aren't always together throughout the series and some have more time building the love stories on the show than others, but they each deliver something specific and beautiful to the show. With three very different relationship dynamics, perhaps people turn to the one that best reflects their own love stories.
Which Version Of Ryan Is The Best?
Not many TV characters change as much as Ryan Howard did, but unlike shows that over time inadvertently write a character very differently throughout the run (such as Joey on Friends), The Office was very intentional with the separate stages of Ryan Howard.
Whenever Ryan's hair changes, fans know they are in for a treat to learn the latest and greatest. He's the temp, turned CEO, turned bowling alley employee, turned Michael Scott Paper Company employee, turned salesman, turned entrepreneur and while Office fans surely have their favorite version, they wouldn't want Ryan any other way.
Is Toby The Worst Or Is Michael Too Hard On Him?
Toby Flendersen is no angel as his attitude and behavior towards some other office workers have been very problematic, but there is an ongoing debate about whether he is quite the monster that Michael Scott makes him out to be.
While the truth likely likes somewhere in the middle, fans love to chose sides: feeling bad for Toby or 100% siding with Michael that he is absolutely the worst and deserves the treatment Michael gives him. There is no in-between. Toby will always be the character that everyone loves to hate or vice versa.
Is "Dinner Party" The Best Episode?
The season 4 episode "Dinner Party" is one of the highest-rated episodes of The Office and in the TV comedy world itself. People absolutely love this episode from beat to beat. While there are a number of fans who consider this their favorite episode by default, others aren't so sure.
A big factor in whether fans like this episode likely hinges on what they come to the office for, whether that be the cringe humor, the workplace comedy or an ensemble show. "Dinner Party" has a different feel due to taking place beyond the physical office itself with a limited cast. It's odd to see Michael so incredibly low status too, but there are so many epic moments.
Is The Show Worth Watching After Michael Leaves?
One of the biggest questions that fans are always wondering is whether seasons 7, 8 and 9 are worth watching after Michael's departs. Viewers are very split on this, and the answer likely once again falls on what people come to The Office for. While any Steve Carell diehard fans may want to take time to think, everyone should know the last seasons are enjoyable.
Even though Michael Scott is one of the best characters, the show became more of an ensemble showcase over time, and all the actors really have the opportunity to shine in the final two seasons. While it may not be the same viewing experience as the Michael episodes, they are fun to watch.