They did in some episode this season. Toby decides to visit the man who he thinks got wrongly convicted in jail, the next scene we see him walking out having been strangled, confirming it really was him. Its resolved.
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The Office: Final Season |OT| It's better to burn out than it is to rust
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They did in some episode this season. Toby decides to visit the man who he thinks got wrongly convicted in jail, the next scene we see him walking out having been strangled, confirming it really was him. Its resolved.
RepairmanJack
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Oh wow, somehow I completely forgot about that. Nevermind then.
They did kind of just ignore them(as a couple) the past few episodes. Shame, cuz I like both the characters.
RadioHeadAche
Member
I think that was a decent finale. It feels weird knowing there are no more episodes.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
I really enjoyed the last episode. Love Micheal's Cameo. Good stuff. I will miss this show.
Sorry man
you'll be alright. We live in better times now since you can just Skype it up or whatever. Don't be a Sadster.
Zoe
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They left the reception together.
I'm not well versed in music[al pop-culture]... when Andy is talking about being unable to discern that his present is "the good old days" and says, "Someone should write a song about that."
Is he oblivious to some well-known pre-existing song that covers this- and, if so- what song is it?
Or is this a glimmer that Andy might write that song with universal resonance which may convert to the stardom he seeks?
Is he oblivious to some well-known pre-existing song that covers this- and, if so- what song is it?
Or is this a glimmer that Andy might write that song with universal resonance which may convert to the stardom he seeks?
PeakPointMatrix
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I thought the latter as well but it was so vague it could also be the former.
My feelings exactly.
The finale was a little cringeworthy, some awful stuff like the first 20 minutes, but some cool stuff too. Glad it's finally over!
Decent ep overall and a nice send off. Didn't have much feels because I stopped caring about the characters long ago. Michael Scotts' departure got me pretty good though back in the day. I loved the panel, the stripper bit with Dwight (he played that perfectly) and the little bit they showed of Andys' commencement speech was pretty great as well.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Steve Carell has aged very gracefully. He looks better today than he ever did during the airing of the show and the silver in his hair is very handsome.
I liked that look. It enhanced the feeling that Michael had moved on from Scranton.
Zoe
Member
Men really can look so good with salt and pepper hair
I was disappointed to see he had dyed his hair during the Scranton visit though.
killertofu
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That was great finale I think. Michael's lines were perfect although I was really ready to bitch out Pam if they ended up staying.
THANK GOD
THANK GOD
Loved the episode, I'll miss this show a lot!
Best. Surprise. Ever.
Yes! Could not believe this!
I know a lot of people maybe expected Michael to return, but I did not see it coming. I was almost sure they wouldn't get him back
Overall I enjoyed the finale, it was a bit cheesy at times and a bit too much of everything working out a bit too nicely. But it was a nice way to wrap up the show
"Its only human natural." best line of the finale
BFIB
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Hard to believe that next year, there won't be any more Office. I feel bitter sweet about it ending. Seasons 1-5 are some of my favorite TV ever, but parts of 6, 7, and the entirety of season 8 were some of the worst TV I'd ever seen.
The Michael cameo was perfect. As many others have stated, he had his farewell. Focusing the entire episode on his return would make his departure in season 7 mean a lot less.
I do admit, it would had been nice to see everyone up there at the end, and Michael slowly walks in. Everyone says goodbye, and Michael is the one to take Pam's drawing off the wall, and give it to her.
The Michael cameo was perfect. As many others have stated, he had his farewell. Focusing the entire episode on his return would make his departure in season 7 mean a lot less.
I do admit, it would had been nice to see everyone up there at the end, and Michael slowly walks in. Everyone says goodbye, and Michael is the one to take Pam's drawing off the wall, and give it to her.
I'm usually terrible at figuring out when a twist or surprise might happen, but as soon as Jim told Dwight that the best man (whatever the term was) was supposed to be older than the groom, I knew it was going to be Michael.
Goddamn you, I was perfectly happy with what happened but now I wish this had happened instead.
Well, yes. If i'm honest when Jim said that i thought "no...it cant be" thinking it might be michael before we actually seen him.
What I mean is, I did not expect him to return to the show at all, right up until that point I had no idea
I'm on the biased side of would have liked more Michael time. Yeah I know he already had his goodbye, but he was so far and away the core of the show, and we got some nice quick allusions but not a real satisfying update to where he's at (not as satisfying as if Holly had been there and he'd had a little more screen time at least).
But maybe it bugs me a little more than it otherwise would because Pam got so much time. She even got the last line! Doesn't seem totally appropriate but oh well, I didn't hate it. Pretending S8 never happened at least somewhat made up for it.
But maybe it bugs me a little more than it otherwise would because Pam got so much time. She even got the last line! Doesn't seem totally appropriate but oh well, I didn't hate it. Pretending S8 never happened at least somewhat made up for it.
Shadow2222
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Yeah, Toby certainly didn't get a happy ending. Ah well, it makes sense for the character.
Meredith, Erin, and the others still at the office are perfectly happy with what they are doing, so I'm glad they didn't shoehorn happy endings in for everyone (although Erin did get one).
Meredith, Erin, and the others still at the office are perfectly happy with what they are doing, so I'm glad they didn't shoehorn happy endings in for everyone (although Erin did get one).
Ignatz Mouse
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In hindsight, this was by far the worst season.
I know a lot of people hate 8, and parts of it were awful, but nothing hits the lows like this season did. 8 still had a few really inspired bits.
For me, I think the show was good through S5, and decent through 7, and spotty afterwards. Most of what I disliked could be summed up in a single word.
I know a lot of people hate 8, and parts of it were awful, but nothing hits the lows like this season did. 8 still had a few really inspired bits.
For me, I think the show was good through S5, and decent through 7, and spotty afterwards. Most of what I disliked could be summed up in a single word.
Andy.
Exactly. I like that they brought Michael in but still kept the focus on the other DM employees without having Michael overshadow them. It was just the right touch.
Pretty much everyone was happy apart from Toby.
He cracked a smile when everyone asked him to go to the party but that's about it.
Toby was totally normal for the longest time. Don't forget he has a freaking daughter for starters. Once they had him rub Pam's leg or whatever (totally implausible btw, even by the show's own reality) they just went bonkers with him and turned him into a weirdo loner. They should have just kept him a lame normal divorced guy. But that was way too understated for the show's later seasons.
I thought Toby's ending wasn't too bad, he spent a lot of the episode being depressed - but when he said he was going to turn in for the night they all invited him back to the office for the party, shows people actually do care for him? no?
As for michael, he had 2 cell phones for all the pictures of his kids. So surely he got what he had always dream off - a happy family?
theytookourjobz
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I thought Creed playing guitar and then waxing poetic on human nature was pretty awesome. Then leaving in handcuffs haha.
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Madlibs time! Go!
Ignatz Mouse
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For those (few?) who didn't know, when they said Creed had been in a band... he had.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grass_Roots
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grass_Roots
Do you think it's not a valid complaint or is that just a new meme?
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No, I absolutely agree with you. Just showing how it applies to pretty much every character on this show, which was its biggest problem.
Shadow2222
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For the record, I really laughed a ton at the autotune remix of Andy.
I thought it was relevant enough. The Kapooya! autotune remix and the Five Guys one are fairly recent.
I thought it was relevant enough. The Kapooya! autotune remix and the Five Guys one are fairly recent.
I, like most everyone here, have been watching the show for a long time and am sad to see it go even if it's quality had gotten worse these last few seasons. I really enjoyed the finale however and would recommend everyone to watch the retrospective that came on before it if you haven't. You can watch it commercial free on YouTube here.
Also, to those complaining about certain characters not being there, Jan was in an episode earlier this season (as was Todd Packer, Roy and even Gabe) which were kind of their "goodbye" episodes so for those saying they weren't in the finale just watch those episodes and you can see them one last time. The only person they didn't really bring back at all recently that I wish they would have was Holly (played by Amy Ryan). Perhaps she was too busy or something.
Also, to those complaining about certain characters not being there, Jan was in an episode earlier this season (as was Todd Packer, Roy and even Gabe) which were kind of their "goodbye" episodes so for those saying they weren't in the finale just watch those episodes and you can see them one last time. The only person they didn't really bring back at all recently that I wish they would have was Holly (played by Amy Ryan). Perhaps she was too busy or something.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Yeah, I laughed when I read this, becuase I immiately thought of both Kevin and Andy-- and it probably applies to others too.
Creed used to be funny because he was so extreme, but I would guess that his early appearances are more normal than the "normal" characters in the last 3 seasons.
It was nice to see Michael, but I really missed Holly.
BenjaminBirdie
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He got the best line of the series.
That was the bluest "That's what she said" in television history.
Chittagong
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That was really sweet, a lovely finale. Made me misty eyed and gave me good laughs.
I love this show so much, even the bad seasons. For almost a decade I have followed these guys, it's odd not to see them anymore together but also I am glad they did not drag it out any further.
Getting new episodes has been always the highlight I saved for a special moment when I have time for just myself - a flight, a weekend alone, a night when the Mrs had a girls night out. Even when bad it was just so relaxing, care free entertainment. Seeing Lost crew go was the first one that felt this hard. Now I only have the Mad Men gang left and they are only for a while longer.
Has been fun experiencing The Office with all you guys. Incidentally the series started around the same time when I became a member.
I love this show so much, even the bad seasons. For almost a decade I have followed these guys, it's odd not to see them anymore together but also I am glad they did not drag it out any further.
Getting new episodes has been always the highlight I saved for a special moment when I have time for just myself - a flight, a weekend alone, a night when the Mrs had a girls night out. Even when bad it was just so relaxing, care free entertainment. Seeing Lost crew go was the first one that felt this hard. Now I only have the Mad Men gang left and they are only for a while longer.
Has been fun experiencing The Office with all you guys. Incidentally the series started around the same time when I became a member.
How jarring would it have been, after two years of him being completely gone, to come back in the middle of an episode and then just dominate it after that?
Disregarding that, it could be argued that it was intentional that he came back and just blended into the background. The fact that he didn't make himself the center of attention, or mess anything up, is indicative of how far his character has come. I think it was a really nice touch.
Yeah, the whole tone shift was a bummer. Glad they recaptured just a bit of a magic for the last three episodes. Penultimate one was legitimately awesome.
I've been one of the bigger detractors of this show in it's current state, but that was a really nice finale. I was hoping Michael's cameo would be more substantial but in reflection it was handled just right. This show got pretty bad towards the end, but it was still bittersweet to say goodbye.
Now I'm watching the pilot and feeling emotional. I've been watching this show since my senior year of high school. ;_;
Now I'm watching the pilot and feeling emotional. I've been watching this show since my senior year of high school. ;_;
The Real Abed
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I've been marathoning since last night. I'm on Valentine's Day now. Love the cameo from Conan O'Brien while Michael is distracted by a fake Tina Fey.
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