I thought it was a very solid episode, kind of lacking in any real character development (except our favorite couple), but I'm sure we'll get a huge helping of drama sooner than later.
I liked it when Jim was able to play all those pranks on Dwight, and Pam would go along with it. They were both so involved with the whole office. Now they just seperate themselves and feels like it splits the whole episode... I guess that's how it is in real life
yeah, it seems like Jim doesn't want anything to do with anyone else there. His attitude is getting pretty annoying.
Jam is a bearable plot line so it doesn't bother me. Considering his character has a marriage and a baby on the way I think it follows a natural progression. Esp. considering the Charles debacle from last season. Think what they are trying to show is him growing up and having to take things a tad more seriously. I'm sure they'll let him crack some stuff like in the past but not as often. Also if you've worked with enough people who are in relationships and work together thier situation kind of rings true.
The jam parts were dragging and almost dead air. The gentle couple banter in their first talking head part was bad, as if they're in their own private joke now. While this is only the first episode of the season, I hope they (the writers) continue to distance the plot from involving Jim and Pam if only to keep away from couples humor.
There were some laugh out loud moments for sure. The beginning was funny. The Kevin-Andy scene when he tells him yeah i bet you like tea bags was hilarious. Andy is my favorite character now. The scence where he talks to Oscar about his sexuality was great. Michael provided the awkward moments. It's definitely not the best episode but a solid one nonetheless.
Jim and Pam were once a big foundation of the humor during the peak of the show, but at this point you could get nearly equal entertainment without either of their characters. I'm not sure if I really believe that, but it often feels like it. Screw maturity, we need Jim messing with people(Dwight) again. Anyways, Andy is freaking gold. Overall it was a good episode and as usual better on the re-watch.
Thought the opening was not funny at all, pretty stupid. The rest of it was good except for any time Jim and Pam are interviewed together. Unbearable. "Who's your OB/GYN?"
For those of you wanting the OLD Jim... he's #2 in command in the Scranton branch, he can't go around pranking like he used to, so his character has evolved. No longer is he on the same level as Schrute. Accept his movement to upper management and YOU TOO will find your inner peace.
true, but he still isn't funny. i would gladly sacrifice jim's logical character development for greater humor, given that the office is supposed to be a comedy. if it were a straight up prime time drama, then realism would matter. but just bc the plot takes the characters in a certain direction doesn't excuse the writers for not providing laughs. it's always sunny had the better premiere of the night.
The episode was OK and there were several funny parts, but it lacked mojo. I didn't feel satisfied after it was over. The opening was terrible except for when Andy jumped into the box outside. Count me in with those who are bored with the Jim/Pam thing. I have to believe the writers know that and used this episode to get the pregnancy issue out in the open so it can be laid (mostly) to rest.
