With The Office’s spinoff being one of the most anticipated shows on Peacock’s roster, fans are buzzing with excitement about what new storylines could revitalize their favorite characters. Here are five storylines we would love to see in the new spinoff.
Creed Bratton’s Secretive Past
The enigmatic Creed Bratton always seemed to be hiding something during his limited yet memorable scenes on The Office. From his fluency in Mandarin Chinese to kleptomania, every moment he was on screen was a window into his bizarre life. A storyline focusing on Creed‘s secretive past could offer a hilarious yet mysterious subplot. As one fan put it, Creed has an endless amount of bizarre tales just waiting to be uncovered.
Andy Bernard’s Redeeming Arc
Ed Helms’ portrayal of Andy Bernard generated mixed feelings among fans, especially after Michael Scott’s departure. However, seeing Andy return in a spinoff, working hard to redeem himself and perhaps finally excel in his managerial role, could give the character a fresh start. Given Helms’ extensive acting credits including The Hangover, a deeper dive into Andy’s personal growth would be compelling.
Nellie Bertram: Manager Extraordinaire?
Catherine Tate’s Nellie Bertram brought a unique blend of humor and awkwardness to The Office. Though initially unpopular among co-workers, a peep into how Nellie’s managerial style evolves and her attempts to earn respect offers many comedic stories. As Tate is set to appear, exploring how Nellie handles her responsibilities could be quite entertaining.
Dysfunctional But Lovable: Robert California Returns
James Spader’s Robert California was undoubtedly one of the more polarizing characters introduced after Steve Carell’s departure. Returning him for some episodes where he continues his unorthodox ways of running the company could provide the hilarity that originally got viewers hooked. He might not have been everyone’s favorite but was undeniably entertaining. Described as having cold, dead eyes and delusions of grandeur
, another go with Robert California certainly promises intrigue.
The Final Farewell: Michael Scott’s Reunion Episode
A spinoff wouldn’t be complete without a cameo from the Dunder Mifflin legend himself, Michael Scott. While Carell has moved on to other projects since, even a brief reunion episode where Michael checks in on his beloved employees would give nostalgic closure to long-time fans. Reflecting his departure, which many say marked the show’s decline—seeing him one last time would wrap things up perfectly.
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