The whole storyline with Erin, Andy, and Pete is one of the worst storylines in The Office. Pete is way less developed than Clark, it doesn't really matter that he's a nice guy if he doesn't have any personality. That took down this episode a notch which sucks because everything else going on here is amazing, classic Office.
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Moving On (#9.16)
ComedyFan201014 February 2019
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Andy deals with the break up. Pam tries to get a job in Philly. Angela comes to help Dwight.
The main story ab out Andy's break up is actually the least fun one. I guess because Erin isn't nice it is hard to like her because she is also an idiot and it only works well with her being sweet.
Angela and Dwight story had some laughs but it was also so wonderful to see them having those moments together! Angela and D.! He is so much better than senator!
And Pam having an interview with a guy who is so much like Michael Scott was actually the funniest part!
The main story ab out Andy's break up is actually the least fun one. I guess because Erin isn't nice it is hard to like her because she is also an idiot and it only works well with her being sweet.
Angela and Dwight story had some laughs but it was also so wonderful to see them having those moments together! Angela and D.! He is so much better than senator!
And Pam having an interview with a guy who is so much like Michael Scott was actually the funniest part!
Odenkirk is the best part
hyuiwnfkv16 November 2022
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I agree with most people who left reviews saying the show was running out of gas at this point. The storyline with Andy and Erin is maybe the worst they've ever done. Everything with Jim and Pam and the business is pretty forced and doesn't feel genuine.
But for this episode at least some classic Office energy is brought back with Bob Odenkirk as a Michael Scott-type boss. Pam goes for an interview at a real estate agency and encounters Odenkirk's awkward inappropriate character. He actually auditioned for the show but ultimately lost the role to Carrell. It's great to see him in this guest spot, however. He has perfect comic timing and fits in the rhythm of the show well. Somewhere there in the multi-verse is a version of The Office with Odenkirk as Michael Scott and it is at least close to being equally funny.
But for this episode at least some classic Office energy is brought back with Bob Odenkirk as a Michael Scott-type boss. Pam goes for an interview at a real estate agency and encounters Odenkirk's awkward inappropriate character. He actually auditioned for the show but ultimately lost the role to Carrell. It's great to see him in this guest spot, however. He has perfect comic timing and fits in the rhythm of the show well. Somewhere there in the multi-verse is a version of The Office with Odenkirk as Michael Scott and it is at least close to being equally funny.
I strongly agree with all the negative reviews
santipe-9067026 March 2021
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Andy being an outright jerk is in my opinion a horrible thing the writers did with the character. The guy who was once endearing is now mean to Nellie (even though he agreed on hiring her), hates Toby for no reason (like he was unsuccessfully trying to impersonate Michael), and gets obnoxiously angry with Erin and Pete (despite him being the one who abandoned his job and girlfriend for 3 months).
I honestly enjoyed a lot Bob Odenkirk's appearance, given the fact that he actually auditioned for playing Michael Scott. However, later in the episode Andy decides to hire Erin and Pete's former couples just to get revenge from them. And while doing so, he disgustingly delights in it.
When I first read a couple of reviews that claimed that the last 2 seasons were not as good as seasons 1-7, I figured it was just because of Michael's absence. Now I sadly realize it was because of things like the one I just wrote about.
I honestly enjoyed a lot Bob Odenkirk's appearance, given the fact that he actually auditioned for playing Michael Scott. However, later in the episode Andy decides to hire Erin and Pete's former couples just to get revenge from them. And while doing so, he disgustingly delights in it.
When I first read a couple of reviews that claimed that the last 2 seasons were not as good as seasons 1-7, I figured it was just because of Michael's absence. Now I sadly realize it was because of things like the one I just wrote about.
So good yet so bad
NJmuskarovsky20 January 2020
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Jim and Pam were great here but that's all that made me happy. Everytime Andy came on screen I could feel myself getting physically angry, watching him happy that he was ruining erin and Pete's relationship was just wrong and plain annoying. Andy sucks.
A Rollercoaster that continues to go down
kobedawson26 January 2022
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Let me start off with the positives considering the large amount of negatives that are in this dumpster fire of an episode.
Bob Odenkirk did a good job and was pretty charmy with the character he was given, even though he felt like a Micheal clone. And also no Bryan or film crew interactions. Now for the negatives:
Nothing between Pam and Jim developed this episode. Andy is a complete embarrassment to all sitcom shows and this is a perfect example of how to NOT write a character in a sitcom or any show with common sense for that matter.
The Dwight and Angela relationship is getting old and I'm honestly really tired of the whole back and forth stuff that they portray which leads to nowhere and Dwight looking like a helpless animal.
Pete is honestly one of the bright spots of the show currently. Him having no personality is ok, because compated to being an irredeemable asshole, the nice guy act is 10x better.
How this episode was rated to be an 8 is mind blowing, I can't believe people actually enjoyed this piece of shir when there was hardly any comedy or common sense. I'm only giving this a 6 because Bob's performance was a tiny breath of fresh air.
Bob Odenkirk did a good job and was pretty charmy with the character he was given, even though he felt like a Micheal clone. And also no Bryan or film crew interactions. Now for the negatives:
Nothing between Pam and Jim developed this episode. Andy is a complete embarrassment to all sitcom shows and this is a perfect example of how to NOT write a character in a sitcom or any show with common sense for that matter.
The Dwight and Angela relationship is getting old and I'm honestly really tired of the whole back and forth stuff that they portray which leads to nowhere and Dwight looking like a helpless animal.
Pete is honestly one of the bright spots of the show currently. Him having no personality is ok, because compated to being an irredeemable asshole, the nice guy act is 10x better.
How this episode was rated to be an 8 is mind blowing, I can't believe people actually enjoyed this piece of shir when there was hardly any comedy or common sense. I'm only giving this a 6 because Bob's performance was a tiny breath of fresh air.
S9: The worst season.
harisiqbal-1233517 October 2020
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The show was going good till S8 then "New Guys" happened. I hate stupid dull Pete, who swooped in out of nowhere and destroyed Erin-Andy relationship. Hate the fact that they turned Andy into a bad character after "The Boat". The office till the exit of Michael Scott was great, hated his exit and hated Pete who ruined things.
Did the writers have a stroke?
francogrex26 July 2021
What happened? This used to be a great show. Why this incredibly bad development (or lack thereof). Erin is one of the mots stupid characters and should not have been on the show in the first place, but somehow she ends up dominating season 9 with her unfunny stupidity?
Who could possibly think this was a good development for Andy?
jvcremonini16 July 2020
There's this cringy attempt to make Andy's personal revenge minimally justified, which honestly just makes me fisically angry. Just make the man fall and be done with it. I miss boat Andy. Great Dwight and Angela plot though.
Thanks for ruining the show
kapapula-9325427 October 2020
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This was the most annoying episode ever! Andy is just the biggest a**hole in the universe and poor Pete is just a good guy loving Erin for the simpleton she is. But Andy is just disgusting with his psycho behaviour. Honestly in season 9 there are very few things enjoyable to watch, the show should have ended when Carell left.
Philly and Hiring Exes
vivianla28 February 2021
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Dwight asks Angela to shower and dress his aunt who is like a lump of rolls now with everything hanging.
Andy is upset that Erin left him and ends up hiring Gabe and a blonde woman named Alice. Gabe comments how Erin and him had sex before.
Pam goes to Philly looking for a job. She is offered one by a manager who is like Michael Scott. However the job is more like a secretary.
Andy is upset that Erin left him and ends up hiring Gabe and a blonde woman named Alice. Gabe comments how Erin and him had sex before.
Pam goes to Philly looking for a job. She is offered one by a manager who is like Michael Scott. However the job is more like a secretary.
Ugh
smcgillivray19 February 2022
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