What happens when a very good television comedy loses its star and iconic main character? Usually it spells the end, but “The Office,” which at one point was the highest-rated series on NBC, managed to trudge on for another two seasons without Steve Carell. Though the show clearly dipped in quality after losing the manic energy of Carell’s Michael Scott, it still boasted plenty of laughs — and more somber moments than previously seen.
The Office: Season Nine
The Office: Season Nine
The Office: Season Nine
What happens when a very good television comedy loses its star and iconic main character? Usually it spells the end, but “The Office,” which at one point was the highest-rated series on NBC, managed to trudge on for another two seasons without Steve Carell. Though the show clearly dipped in quality after losing the manic energy of Carell’s Michael Scott, it still boasted plenty of laughs — and more somber moments than previously seen.