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Workplace As Chosen Family
- Michael's relationships function like family roles within the workplace, which the show used to generate emotional resonance.
- Giving Michael moments where he offers good advice made him more likable and grounded the audience's sympathy.
Strength In The Ensemble
- Greg Daniels believed the show could survive Steve's exit because of a deep ensemble bench that could expand into new stories.
- He noted many cast members later led successful shows, proving the ensemble's strength.
Difficulty Replacing A Lead
- Replacing a central character is structurally hard because other characters were not conceived as leads.
- Dwight and Andy evolved over time but weren't originally built to anchor the ensemble.