What Was The Office All About?

[@pancakesnake1271]

this is the greatest office analysis i’ve ever seen, i especially loved how you put pam’s art show in context of the whole show, it’s my personal favorite scene of the whole show and this video gave me a new appreciation for it as well as the entire show itself… i’d love to see a breakdown of other comedies such as seinfeld or always sunny in philadelphia if you’re familiar

[@meghansullivan6812]

It is such a damn heartwarming scene 😭 one of my favs

[@davemac9563]

The first three seasons of the office will always be what I rewatch the most. While I do like most of season 4 and 5, there’s something about the quieter vibe and more subtle humor of the first three seasons that will always connect me with the characters and setting that I felt was lost as the show went on.

[@WritusAndronicus]

This is an outstanding video essay that unpicks layers of meaning in an all-time great show, and does so with palpable respect and wonderful insight. Academic criticism married to personal reflection and crystal clarity. You're a hell of a writer and creator. Thank you for this! (Also, damn you for making me teary-eyed about Pam's relationship with Michael again)

[@jrrtalkin]

dream feedback, thank you so much!

[@jacryder735]

30 secs in i can absolutely say the first time i watched the office all the way through i was amazed at the storytelling - best example for me is pam & jim, obviously!

[@Cthulhu858]

Have I ever watched the office? No. Did I enjoy this immensely because it’s wonderful, in depth, introspective analysis and also cuz I like your voice? Hell yeah bro I’m gonna go watch the office now ig

[@TheAnti-Christgau]

what a sad way to engage with media, more glaze than Krispy Kreme

[@Cthulhu858]

@ ok silly billy👑🥰

[@TheAnti-Christgau]

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[@Leon_Bailey]

@@TheAnti-Christgau showing support for content you really like on a small channel is a actually a great move if you want more of said content

[@TheAnti-Christgau]

@@Leon_Bailey maybe if you want a thousand stylistic clones making weak points over cliches.. sure

[@siddharthjayadev7713]

44:24 "win-win-win happy ending" s-tier referencing

[@zacd3956]

one more thing I'm thankful for today

[@gratefulgrasshopper]

honestly my favorite youtube commentary channel, you're doing great work!

[@lolatownhall]

im in love with this video im gonna rewatch it over and over

[@TheAnti-Christgau]

Bot logic

[@lolatownhall]

@@TheAnti-Christgauend ur life maybe

[@nicodemusfleur]

A little over halfway done, and this is such a great analysis of the things that keep me coming back to The Office

[@savvi3128]

I love British comedies because of their dry humour, and a more cynical approach to life as opposed to loud, optimistic comedies of the US. However, the Office and Parks and Rec holds special place in my heart. Thanks for making this video. I am still at 5:00 mark hehe.

[@zackzeiler2594]

For me the office was always about how the longer amount of time that you spend with the people around you the more likely you will connect with each other and might even become FAMILY.

[@LoriHolik-pf7cs]

Thank you J.R.R. Talkin.’ Great work!

[@lenamiluines6005]

I can't believe I just stumbled upon this! Great analysis!!

[@iddefusco]

You’re so knowledgeable about this art form. I’m learning so much, thank you.

[@authenticcadence9932]

this is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen, I subscribed about ten minutes in and am still watching, I love it!!! (also love how your description reads “something to watch while you wash dishes” bc I was working in the kitchen while I started your video🥹)

[@ngg987]

Loved your breakdown of the Office, would definitely love another one. Your videos are very insightful

[@galaxspace1]

Most of the content of the video has been said to some extent, but your analysis of the character focus in Phylliss Wedding was fantastic!

[@meghansullivan6812]

Maaan it's probably rewatch o'clock for the office for me!!! The clip of them lighting the Christmas tree got me

[@youtubecontant5783]

Great video! Showing the Michael part to my mom so she'll finally give the show a chance lol (she thinks he's too cringe) The Jim section was fair in terms of the overarching thesis of the video and how the shows written, Jim's character probably is one of the most inconsistent and it probably does have a lot to do with being the straight man, so like that's a character type not a character trait, so when they Need to use him, it really does create some inconsistencies and I for the most part agree, just I don't think his managerial arc was that. I was young when it aired, but I first thought that was really cool, he might not love his job but it's a natural next step that could really emphasize his strengths as a leader, the problem is, leadership can be overshadowed when you don't absolutely adore the thing you're leading, the way Michael does but realistically to a lesser extent. So it actually showed that a job he's perfectly qualified for on paper was not right for him, and from a narrative perspective, I always looked at it like a learning curve for his character, in the himym sense of "some mistakes you have to make." And if I'm not wrong, that was around the time he was building a life with Pam so it also makes perfect sense for his character to find ambition there, but have no real direction for it (considering he shows up every day to a job that bores him, it's safe to say he's not too big of a risk taker with work or financial security) so that misguided arc was still a step in the right direction, he just took a while to orient himself. So I do agree, I just think it still makes sense narratively and even proves your main point about the story structure in this show more

[@c.harlotte]

This channel is elite. Well done!! Subscribed :)

[@WASTEOIDx]

This is a great video. Would love your thoughts on "Archer" with it's workplace drama and high stakes being seemingly constantly on par with each other.

[@Lionhearted626]

I like this video and I like the office and I like Jim, Pam, and Michael as characters so thank you for being nice to them. I honestly don’t even care about any of the criticism against it, I like the later seasons. I like it all.

[@braydenwiseman8413]

More videos on The Office PLEASE. I love The Office and I love your content. I think there’s a ton of character and narrative work to be analyzed here.

[@ActingHeart]

Such a fantastic analysis, I would love more videos on The Office.

[@Trank__2]

Omg you blessed us with another video 😍😍

[@jrrtalkin]

more in progress!

[@headshotmasters17]

This was a fantastic video, im a big fan

[@urgentlyj]

this was beautiful

[@pearl559]

More videos on the office for sure! Teared up watching Michael at Pam’s art show

[@Yetsofa]

A comment to promote your work! Thank you

[@jrrtalkin]

thank you!

[@TheAnti-Christgau]

bot logic

[@jacktrick]

this was excellent. bravo!

[@RayTheDasher]

Can you please do Veep?

[@scoobert9]

José did a retrospective on it recently!

[@RayTheDasher]

@ watched it already lol

[@edu_shares_Stuff]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@AJ0223]

Short answer demoralization

[@reysolo3672]

may as well not live then. you say nothing- counter argument

[@alittlebitgone]

Good content. Please buy a much better mic.

[@xEllieRose]

You gonna pay for it?

[@scoobert9]

i think the audio sounds fine🤷‍♀️

[@tupajparrado4715]

be nice

[@Erimgard13]

It was about NBC making a shitload of money

[@DisStayn]

This piece is really well done 🫡