It was a sad episode. Michael spent the time alloyed in his last day saying goodbye to everyone in the office in his own way. He was a man who could be so awkward at times - and that was not lost in this episode. His awkward goodbyes with Phyllis, Ryan and Toby were great. His gift to Oscar - hilarious.
But at the same time, Michael always had the biggest heart around the office - and this was also present in his final episode. The scenes with Dwight were especially pleasing. Their friendship throughout the years, though at times one sided was shown as the true friendship it always was. It always seemed that Michael took Dwight for granted, but in the end -it turns out- they both appreciated and needed each other.
And the scenes with Jim and Pam - especially the last two. Of course it would be Jim who figures out Michael's plan at the end. Again, in a situation where we always felt one party was more attached than another it turns out that both Jim and Pam need and love Michael as much as he does in return. In the end, they were all one big happy family. And it won't be the same going forward.
I don't know what the office is going to be like without Michael Scott. If the final scene of this episode was any indication, I probably won't be tuning in very often. The problem with Ferrell's character is that it is too one sided. Michael had the boss side, he had the psychotic side, he had the awkward side, but he always had the side that made you love him too. Thus far, Ferrell misses that. Will they end up giving it to him or whoever ends up being the new Michael Scott? I certainly hope so, or I doubt the show will have much of a place on NBC in the future.
Coming up this week, I think I'll go through some of the best Michael Scott moments. A good way to remember such a funny and lovable character.
Until the next episode...
Chris
TWSS
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