Upon re-watching the American mockumentary comedy series The Office, I realized that an important character was missing from the finale . Many characters throughout the series find love at work, including the series’ main sweethearts, Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and Jim Halpert (John Krasinski). Michael also finds love a few times throughout the series, albeit with many complications.
Several of The Office‘s cast of characters include Michael’s former lovers. One prominent ex-girlfriend is Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin). Jan is one of the first ten employees to leave Dunder Mifflin and has one of the most complicated relationships with Michael. Fortunately for this regional manager, their romantic relationship ends, and he finds long-lasting love with Holly. Their love becomes one of the most significant dynamics in The Office. They are more than just a cute couple. Because of their relationship’s importance, Holly should have been in the series finale alongside Michael.
Holly Should Have Attended Dwight & Angela’s Wedding In The Office Finale
She Could Have Been Michael’s Date
During the show’s last season with Michael, he proposes to Holly and decides to move to Colorado with her. This proposal is one of the most surprisingly heartwarming Michael Scott moments in The Office since it exhibits that he is entirely in love with Holly. Afterward, he and Holly get married and start a family together. Their marriage proves she could have come to Dwight Schrute’s (Rainn Wilson) and Angela Martin’s (Angela Kinsey) wedding in the series finale. Holly’s relatives in Colorado could have taken care of their children while she attended her friend’s wedding with her husband.
Several main characters in The Office who left the show early were back for the finale. Quite a few did not last the entire episode and were just present for Angela and Dwight’s wedding. Nevertheless, they still returned, and the show’s viewers, including myself, are reminded of the characters and their significance. Holly should have been among these brief returning characters. She played a critical role throughout the show as Michael’s counterpart. Seeing her return for the finale would have paid homage to her character.
The Office’s Finale Highlights Michael’s Growth Throughout The Series
He Is The Better Version Of Himself
Michael in The Office‘s first episode is hardly anything like the character you see in the finale. At first, he is actually a very unlikable character because he comes off as rude and obnoxious. When I first watched the series, I couldn’t understand how the employees could even work for someone like him. As the series goes on, he becomes more charming and likable. This character growth shows the times when Michael Scott proved he was a good boss. By the time he leaves in season 7, he’s much easier to root for.
He is not the self-absorbed boss he used to be. Now, he is the Michael who goes all the way to Scranton to attend one of his closest friends’ weddings.
Michael’s return in The Office‘s finale not only pays tribute to his character but also presents a reminder to viewers of his character’s growth. He is not the self-absorbed boss he used to be. Now, he is the Michael who goes all the way out to Scranton to be there for one of his closest friend’s wedding. He still throws in a classic “That’s what she said” joke like the old Michael would have. However, the finale shows how Michael never abandoned his true self. Instead, he has become the best version of himself through years of character development.
Holly Should Have Been Recognized For Her Role In Michael’s Character Development
She Brings Out The Best In Him
The Office‘s Michael would not have reached his full potential as a character without Holly. When she is first introduced in season 4, Michael undergoes a lot of character development. When he leaves in season 7, he is not nearly as mature as he is, but Holly’s introduction sparks a start. Their romantic relationship furthers his growth and continues while they are together. Holly and Michael break up in season 5 of The Office, but Michael’s development does not end and is still ongoing when they get back together. Without Holly, though, Michael’s character development might never have begun.
The presence of Holly’s character could have further honored their storyline. The show would have recognized her character’s importance to Michael’s best version of himself.
Since Holly and her relationship with Michael prompted his needed character development, she should have been in The Office‘s series finale. Her character is essential not just to the show but also to Michael’s story as a whole. I cannot imagine the emotionally mature Michael in the series finale without Holly. The episode does feature Michael talking about his children, a significant aspect of Michael and Holly’s relationship timeline in The Office. The presence of Holly’s character could have further honored their storyline. The show would have recognized her character’s importance to Michael’s best version of himself.
The series finale is one of the best The Office episodes. It wraps up so many storylines within the series. Angela and Dwight are finally married, Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) finally has a promising career, and Jim completely gets on board with his sports company. Wrapping up these plotlines honors the show’s story and its characters. Including Holly in the series finale would have been another way to honor The Office. Her significance ultimately makes me wonder if there are other storylines I have missed that should have been paid homage to in the series finale of The Office.
