'The Office' reboot- What to know about the rumoured return
“No! God! No, God, please no!" A cult classic for almost a decade is in the midst of being rebooted, how will it's fans react?
Wait, isn’t this an environmental blog?
Absolutely! It is undoubtedly an environmental and sustainability-focused blog. However, The Office (US) is my favourite show, thus integral to the principles of The Garden Party.
Why is ‘The Office’ being rebooted?
Due to its popularity and cult following, fans and writers of the show were greeted with dismay after its recent removal from Netflix (US) and other streaming services. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) came to the end of their strikes and reached a “tentative agreement” with studios and streaming companies over their terms. It was rumoured that Greg Daniels, the original series co-creator, is currently “set to do a reboot." The question is: will it come remotely close to how iconic the original was? Let’s hope so, because that would be the gag of the century.
How are fans taking the news?
Being a die-hard fan of the show myself, when I found out there was potential for a reboot, my initial reaction was to google what a reboot is because, honestly, I was confused. After discovering what it meant, I was simultaneously excited and conflicted—excited because the writers of The Office are incredibly talented and have made dry humour their niche. I was conflicted because I felt as if something so sacred and special to me is now being broadcasted to strangers who will watch the reboot only to judge if it was a hit or miss, not having watched and endured all the ups and downs within the original series, not knowing each character's mannerisms and what makes the show so distinct from others.
I have hope that the reboot will be a success; however, I do have many questions, such as: will all the main characters return? As we know, Steve Carell, who plays Michael Scott, left the show after season 7 and then made a reappearance for the final episode. Will he be returning? I hope he will. I’ve tried watching him act in other shows, such as The Patient, but I couldn’t get into it. I think I prefer him in a comedic role, but I appreciate his venture into different genres. But my all-time favourite role I’ve seen him in is that of Michael Scarn in Threat Level Midnight: The Movie, which is truly a masterpiece.
When will the reboot be released?
The series is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video, but there is no confirmed premiere date. However, if it all goes according to schedule, it may be released in late 2024 or early 2025, so that will give me enough time to find a new favourite show. Just kidding! I am forever loyal to The Office.
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