First off, I love The Office. Ever since Steve Carell’s role in Anchorman, I’ve loved his style of comedy. The supporting cast surrounding him at The Office is great, and is the main reason of the long success the show has had. But aside from Michael Scott, the focal point of the show has always been about Jim and Pam. NBC promoted their ongoing love saga much more than the ignorant stupidity/bliss of Michael Scott.

To be honest – I like Jim & Pam. They just seem perfect on screen together. Nothing is forced, and as a result its very real and believable. But this wedding needs to be the end of their central story arch. NBC will undoubtedly take the route of the baby (office baby shower, Pam going on maternity leave, Jim being questioned/harassed by Andy about the whole marriage thing, you get the idea.)

This has probably happened with less clothes, up against a vending machine in the break room...

But should the office want to continue for many more successful seasons, it’s time the writers started developing new story lines. Creed is a character that every scene he is in, manages to steal it. Imagine a short 3-4 episode story arch of Creed going on a business trip for quality control. Or how about revealing a mid-life crisis for Stanley, with Toby trying to help him through it.

The point is, the show has become very predictable in terms of what the characters tendencies will be in almost all situations. Why not throw a little rum into the punch after the wedding episode and see what happens. Worst case; it doesn’t’ work out and it was just filler time before Pam’s baby makes an appearance at the office.