What kept a paper company interesting for 9 seasons? The Office remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Starting out as a mockumentary about ordinary people doing mundane tasks at a paper company, The Office evolved into a meaningful story that resonated with audiences everywhere. With an ensemble cast that focuses on about 15 characters (some having more screen time than others), it could have been easy for the show to lose its grasp. But the U.S. version paid more attention to something that the U.K. version didn’t—the secondary characters. Because of the humanization of these people on screen, the show made itself more about their stories and less about the novelty of an American office job. It gave audiences something to invest in and relate too—connections made within the workplace. Check out this video from The Take that goes deeper meaning to the ending of The Office. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 5 October, 2020