1. The character development

Michael Scott is far from the worlds best boss. He starts as a fairly selfish person who clings on to those who he thinks is ‘cool’, while ignoring and mistreating those who actually care for him. He looks for love based on all of the wrong reasons. Eventually, Michael sees the error of his ways (sort of). You may start off hating him but you soon learn that he really is a good person deep down.

It's not just Michael who evolves as a person though, everyone goes through some kind of transformation. Whether it's Jim finally realizing he has more potential than just being a sales man, or Ryan finally ‘mastering’ commitment, each character changes and grows just like every real person. The fact that it's not just the main characters who evolve really speaks to the level of detail and forethought that the writers put into the show.

Not only does Michael evolve as a person but he leaves Dunder Mifflin after almost 19 years for the only fitting reason: finding his soul mate.

2. The love stories

Romantic love is not the only kind of love stories though. The friendships made throughout the season both on screen and off are one of the more moving parts of the show. Co workers who otherwise would never be friends become the best of friends and go above and beyond for each other.

Dwight, the socially awkward beet farmer who constantly reminds everyone that they are inferior to him, shows that he truly does love and care for them and even goes as far as calling Pam his best friend.

Not only I am so invested in the show and its characters that it's an emotional roller coaster for me (I cry at pretty much everything though) the humor is what makes me stick around, and elevates it beyond any other show that I’ve watched.

3. The humor

The other character that I think has some of the best lines is Kelly Kapoor. She’s zany, she’s not easy to manage and her new year's resolution was to get more attention. She is definitely not PC and that’s what makes her character so funny. Her whole story arc is not about rising up the corporate ladder but finding love with a guy who is arguably more self-absorbed than she is (a pretty big feat).

Of course, who could forget about the pranks Jim plays on Dwight. Like the time he put his stapler in jello, or put his desk in the bathroom, or put all of his desk items into the vending machine, or the identity theft prank (identity theft is no joke), or the time he Meatball’d him, or the time Pam and Jim learned Morse code so they could talk about Dwight in front of him, or my personal favorite when they hired an actor to pretend to be Jim and convince Dwight that Jim is Asian.

I think the point of this show isn’t to be over the top, or to be side splitting-ly funny. I think the point of this show is to make a connection with the audience. These characters are all real people with real faults, that everyone can relate to. You can see yourself in the situations they are in and sympathize with them. You’re either rooting for or against them, but every time I watch it, it comes to an end all to soon. You have been with these people through all their triumphs, failures. heartbreak, and joy. You see into the most personal part of their lives and you become a part of it.

“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them”