THE OFFICE REVIEW: Analyzing the Show's Script

Grab a cup of the coffee of the week, and let's walk through how the dialogue reveals characters & the series story-line.

This comedic sitcom is relatable to anyone who has worked in an office, or will at least remind you of your workplace. Inside the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company there is drama, associates taking on a lot of pressure, and some who's egos are too high. With this comes a lot of fantastic dialog and humor. The dialog for this show is hands down the best part. The editors & script writers were very creative in the word choice, and humorous lines by characters.

The Office was nominated for 42 Emmy Awards throughout it's time on air. In 2007, it won an Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series for the episode "Gay Witch Hunt". This episode was somewhat cringe worthy and definitely crossed a few lines with the bisexual community. But no one can deny that the stupidity and inappropriate humor, made this show so popular and kept the audience craving more.

“If I had a gun with two bullets and I was in a room with Hitler, Bin Laden and Toby, I would shoot Toby twice.” – Michael Scott

The dialog does a fantastic job at bringing out the personalities of all their characters, and also supports the story-line. Michael Scott, the main character, really shines through with his dialogue. His character really makes the show just ridiculously funny, with this unfiltered thoughts & jokes. This also applies to all the other characters on the show, especially Pam Wesley, who is one of the main characters is presented as shy and innocent, and the lines that are given to her, really help support her role. Overall, The Office has a way with their dialog that keeps viewers hooked, even after the finale.