The Office - Signs of a Declining Sitcom

Why does a TV show get worse over time?

In this video essay, I explore what made The Office so great in the earlier seasons and what makes it so 'blah' in the later seasons. It still remains pretty good, just not as good as it used to be. And I think you can apply these points to any sitcom.

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