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Brian Damage · 04-13-2008, 09:37 AM

While all Office fans were thrilled that the show was finally back last night - and it did well in the ratings with 10.9 million viewers - the episode was edgy and a lot of TV bloggers are mixed in their recaps and reviews of it today. In the episode, Michael and Jan threw a dinner party and then bickered throughout the whole thing, making Jim, Pam, Angela, Andy - and the viewers - very uncomfortable. Here's a roundup of what people are saying:

Daemon's TV: "Unfortunately, even though there were some funny moments, this episode was not the return I was expecting. It wasn’t the kind of funny I have come to expect from The Office. ... Bring back old Jan!"

TV Squad: It was a "Barry Bond's-style chemically enhanced mega-home-run."

BuzzSugar: "I spent more time cringing than laughing in this episode. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as The Office does squirmy humor better than anyone else on television. I think for a first night back, I would have preferred something awkward but laugh-out-loud funny, and maybe something also set in the office so we could have reconnected with more characters."

Remote Access: "This episode was on the dark side, and many of the laughs were of the uncomfortable variety. That’s just how I like it."

And in an interview at Buddy TV, Melora Hardin, who plays Jan, explains her character: "Sometimes she is small and sometimes she is big. It's part of her rainbow of colors and wonderfully juicy flaws."

Note: Did you know you can buy Serenity by Jan candles?

gotsmart · 04-13-2008, 04:43 PM

I loved the episode. It was very different but in a good way. It was dark, crazy, and hilarious. A great way to come back in my opinion. The only thing bad about it was that half the cast wasn't featured because only 1 minute of the episode actually took place in the office. I don't think that we'll have episodes like this for the rest of the season.

TJL · 04-13-2008, 04:58 PM

I thought it was a great episode. Yeah, it was a bit uncomfortable at times, but it does work well.

The British version had lots more scenes that were uncomfortable. For the most part, the American version keeps it light.

04-13-2008, 09:37 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Everyone agrees: 'The Office' was 'uncomfortable' While all Office fans were thrilled that the show was finally back last night - and it did well in the ratings with 10.9 million viewers - the episode was edgy and a lot of TV bloggers are mixed in their recaps and reviews of it today. In the episode, Michael and Jan threw a dinner party and then bickered throughout the whole thing, making Jim, Pam, Angela, Andy - and the viewers - very uncomfortable. Here's a roundup of what people are saying: Daemon's TV: "Unfortunately, even though there were some funny moments, this episode was not the return I was expecting. It wasn’t the kind of funny I have come to expect from The Office. ... Bring back old Jan!" TV Squad: It was a "Barry Bond's-style chemically enhanced mega-home-run." BuzzSugar: "I spent more time cringing than laughing in this episode. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as The Office does squirmy humor better than anyone else on television. I think for a first night back, I would have preferred something awkward but laugh-out-loud funny, and maybe something also set in the office so we could have reconnected with more characters." Remote Access: "This episode was on the dark side, and many of the laughs were of the uncomfortable variety. That’s just how I like it." And in an interview at Buddy TV, Melora Hardin, who plays Jan, explains her character: "Sometimes she is small and sometimes she is big. It's part of her rainbow of colors and wonderfully juicy flaws." Note: Did you know you can buy Serenity by Jan candles?
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04-13-2008, 04:58 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I thought it was a great episode. Yeah, it was a bit uncomfortable at times, but it does work well. The British version had lots more scenes that were uncomfortable. For the most part, the American version keeps it light.
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04-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#2
gotsmart The Office, Thursdays on NBC Frequent Poster Join Date: May 05, 2007 Location: Schrute Farms Posts: 341	I loved the episode. It was very different but in a good way. It was dark, crazy, and hilarious. A great way to come back in my opinion. The only thing bad about it was that half the cast wasn't featured because only 1 minute of the episode actually took place in the office. I don't think that we'll have episodes like this for the rest of the season.