The Office Just Got a New Ending 12 Years Later (& You’re Not Going to Be Happy)

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In the last run of “The Office,” it’s a challenging viewing experience due to Michael Scott’s absence. Andy Bernard assumes his role as the Scranton branch’s regional manager, often vanishing without a trace, which leaves his team scrambling to manage the aftermath. It’s not just Andy who struggles, though-Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly face turbulence in their relationship when Jim establishes a sports marketing company in Philadelphia, causing friction between them throughout Season 9. However, by the end of “The Office,” there are signs of hope for this troubled pair.

In the concluding episode of the series, the documentary airs, which the Dunder Mifflin staff had been working on for nine years. Additionally, long-time office lovers Dwight Schrute and Angela Martin finally get married, but their joy is short-lived as Dunder Mifflin’s future remains uncertain due to the grim revelations in the upcoming spinoff, “The Paper.

The Office‘s Spinoff Opens With a Bang

The Scranton Business Park stands out as the most memorable location within the universe of ‘The Office’. This is where Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch originally set up shop, alongside Michael Scott’s Paper Company. Later on, Dwight Schrute takes over the management of the building and handles its daily operations until the series concludes. To solidify the connection to ‘The Office’, the storyline of ‘The Paper’ initiates at the Scranton Business Park. In a scene reminiscent of ‘The Office’, the documentary team meets Bob Vance from Vance Refrigeration who shares that Dunder Mifflin vacated the premises in 2019, with a laser removal company taking their place. Interestingly, we learn that another firm, Enervate, acquired Dunder Mifflin and proposed moving some of its employees, including Phyllis Vance, to Toledo.

The focus of the documentary now centers on Enervate’s headquarters, where a Michael-esque executive provides insight into how the company markets paper goods, including toilet paper, and sustains the local newspaper, the Toledo Truth Teller. As the cameras traverse the office, they encounter a familiar figure, Oscar Martinez, who is employed at the newspaper. He tries to avoid the cameras, but the documentary team unveils agreements he signed two decades ago that have no expiration date. This disclosure paves the way for other characters to reappear, which is beneficial as Greg Daniels and his crew have some questions to answer.

The Paper Leaves the Fate of The Office‘s Characters Up in the Air

Although Oscar is struggling, some of his old coworkers might be facing even tougher times. Throughout the series The Office, Dwight’s main ambition was to become the Scranton branch’s regional manager, which he achieves in Season 9. Unfortunately, that branch no longer operates, so both Dwight and Angela are working elsewhere. Running Schrute Farms might occupy them, but it’s hard to picture Angela spending all her days out in the beet fields.

Bob implies that Stanley and Phyllis maintain contact, suggesting that the retired salesman Stanley in Florida might be doing well. On the other hand, it seems Jim and Pam are settled in Austin, Texas, having planned to move there during the series finale. The fate of the other characters remains unknown, a mystery _The Paper_ could potentially uncover.

However, the show’s opening suggests a transition into new stories and characters, implying that it’s moving forward rather than dwelling on the past. Though it may feel abrupt, _The Paper_ isn’t merely a continuation but a spinoff with its own narratives and characters to develop. Despite an initial shock, giving Ned Sampson and his team the opportunity they had years ago is essential.

The Paper is streaming now on Peacock.

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2025-09-04 17:29