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Jenna Fischer recently reflected on The Office's enduring quality following Steve Carell's departure in 2011. While many fans believed the show floundered without Carell's iconic Michael Scott, Fischer argues seasons eight and nine contained some standout episodes. She shared these insights during her appearance on the Fly on the Wall podcast and reiterated them on her Office Ladies show. Looking ahead, Fischer seems excited about the upcoming spinoff, The Paper, although Carell has confirmed his character will not return in this continuation.

Key Points: Jenna Fischer Praises The Office's Strength Post Steve Carell

  • Jenna Fischer defends The Office post-Carell
  • Believes seasons eight and nine shined independently
  • Carell confirms non-appearance in the new spinoff The Paper
  • The Paper set in a failing newspaper company, releasing in 2024
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Jenna Fischer says The Office was strong even after Steve Carell's exit

Jenna Fischer insists The Office remained strong after Steve Carell, highlighting seasons eight and nine.

"It's really good the whole time... Some of my favorite episodes were in seasons eight and nine. - Jenna Fischer"

Washington, May 30

The Office star Jenna Fischer believes the hit comedy stayed strong throughout all its nine seasons, even after Steve Carell left the show.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fisher, during her appearance on the podcast Fly on the Wall, shared her thoughts after rewatching the full series for her Office Ladies podcast. She addressed a common belief that the show wasn't as good after Carell, who played the famous Michael Scott, left in 2011.

"It's really good the whole time...this belief that the two seasons after Steve left, we were just treading water and maybe they weren't as good," said Fischer.

She also said that many people involved in the show thought it peaked in season three or four, even before Carell's departure. But Fischer now thinks differently.

"Some of my favorite episodes were in seasons eight and nine after Steve had left," she added. "The show still had these amazing storylines."

The Office ran from 2005 to 2013. A new follow-up show titled The Paper is set to release in September 2024 on Peacock. Oscar Nunez, who played Oscar Martinez, will return for the new series. However, Carell, earlier, while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter confirmed he will not appear.

"I will be watching but I will not be showing up. It's just a new thing and there's really no reason for my character [Michael Scott] to show up in something like that," he said.

"But I'm excited about it, it sounds like a great conceit. I love the idea -- I guess it's set in a failing newspaper company, and I worked with Domhnall Gleeson, who is one of the leads; I did [2022 series] The Patient with him and he's an excellent actor and a super nice guy so I think it'll be great," he added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Totally agree with Jenna! The Office remained hilarious even after Michael Scott left. Robert California was such an underrated character. Indian fans like me still binge-watch all seasons on Hotstar. Can't wait for The Paper! 🤩
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Priya M.
As someone who discovered The Office during lockdown, I think the later seasons had more heart. The wedding episode in season 9? Absolute gold! Though I do miss Michael's cringe humor - no one could replace that.
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Arjun S.
Respectfully disagree. The show lost its magic after season 7. The new characters felt forced and the humor became repetitive. Still one of the greatest sitcoms ever though! Maybe The Paper can capture that old spark.
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Sneha R.
The Office is like comfort food for urban Indians! I've watched it 3 times already. Dwight and Jim's pranks never get old. Hope the new show has that same workplace humor we all relate to, minus the cringe boss moments 😅
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Vikram J.
Interesting perspective from Jenna. I think the later seasons worked because the ensemble cast was so strong. The Indian remake tried but couldn't capture the original's charm. Fingers crossed for The Paper - at least we're getting Oscar back!

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