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Which US Office character was most likeable?

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user1471517900 · 07/05/2019 17:16

Rewatching these and towards the end you really go off Jim and Pam. And until they made him a dick (for no real reason) Andy was very likeable.

I think Erin and Dwight end up being the ones we root for most here. Dwight's character is amazing. They really do a stunning job with him.

Michael's horrible behaviour to Toby rules him out. AIBU to think Dwight could win this award?!

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AriadnePersephoneCloud · 07/05/2019 17:22

Hmmm, I'm re watching Lost at the moment (and realising what a twat Charlie was) but when I'm done I think I'll start re watching the Office. Funny what you notice years later 🙂

comedycentral · 07/05/2019 17:24

Dwight ends up being a great character.

MsFrosty · 07/05/2019 17:24

I love Dwight, my absolute favourite

Most likeable is probably Erin though

comedycentral · 07/05/2019 17:24

Also rewatching Lost, Jack is also quite irritating!

user1471517900 · 07/05/2019 17:31

The small things with Dwight character is amazing, his affection for Pam despite his hatred for Jim..... The fact he can seemingly bed many gorgeous women.....

Erin was mean to Hollie and got insanely jealous of Jessica.... I think Dwight could win this!

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Crimebustersofthesea · 07/05/2019 17:35

I really have a soft spot for Michael. Obviously he's awful in so many ways but I think he has a good heart (and I quite fancy Steve carell :)) Agree that Dwight could win it tho, he's great by the end.

jamoncrumpets · 07/05/2019 17:36

Holly is the nicest, hands down. But that's why she's only a minor character. You need light and shade to create humour.

ShowerOfShite · 07/05/2019 17:37

Dwight is my favourite.
The scene where he is cycling between rooftops with a printer to balance is genius. I cry with laughter.

user1471517900 · 07/05/2019 17:38

Hollie was also mean to Toby....and she also did the cringeworthy sketch where her and Michael told the other branch they were closing.

From a minor character POV I'm not sure Karen did much that was wrong.

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WitchesGlove · 07/05/2019 17:45

Phyllis was nice, as was Toby and Stanley.

LaurieFairyCake · 07/05/2019 17:49

Loved Dwight and as I get older, Stanley

Dwight was incredibly likeable in his weirdness.

Stanley's 'I don't give a flying fuck about you people' is so bloody true

minou123 · 07/05/2019 17:51

I really like Oscar. He plays it thinking he knows everything! I love him, toby and Pam's "Finer Things Society". Especially when Jim tries to join.
Angela's Ashes - " top of the mornin' to ya"
Cracks me up Grin

Heartofit · 07/05/2019 17:52

Toby was a really nice guy I think. I didn’t like Phyllis at all. I also loved Michael inspire of all his flaws. But I’d agree that Dwight becomes the unlikely hero by the end. My favourite show of all time.

RubberTreePlant · 07/05/2019 17:53

I have a real soft spot for poor old Toby. Also deadpan Stanley.

Lurleene · 07/05/2019 17:55

Rather randomly I walked past the actor who plays Gabe last week. I was with my DH and DS and we all noticed him but thought we actually knew him because he was so familiar.

Lurleene · 07/05/2019 18:08

Sorry OP I was too busy showing off about Gabe to answer your question. My vote goes to Dwight too, although my favourite character is his cousin Mose. He was only in it a bit but every scene of his cracked me up.

TinselAndKnickers · 07/05/2019 18:15

Dwight is probably the winner! But I also ended up loving Nelly in the end Smile

cheesydoesit · 07/05/2019 18:17

I came on say to Dwight. He's just the best.

TunstallTansy · 07/05/2019 18:18

I loved Andy!

I HATED Pam, she just irritated me beyond belief. Grin

user1471517900 · 07/05/2019 18:43

Nelly was awful. Hated her character.

And Stanley cheated on his wife a lot! (Though the bit where he sings Closing Time is magnificent)

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user1471517900 · 07/05/2019 19:37

Tunstal - last season Andy is horrible and I don't know why the writers did that. Him and Erin were a great couple.

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Montagu90 · 07/05/2019 20:34

It's gotta be between Michael and Dwight.

Dwight was so much better than the UK Gareth character-I love the last episode where he's asked if he has any friends at work.

And when Michael turns up at the wedding with the classic 'that's what she said' . I love his unwavering optimism

WaterOffaDucksCrack · 07/05/2019 20:37

It's Michael and Dwight for me! If I had to choose one it would be Dwight. I love his character and he's definitely the most funny!

Timmythyme · 07/05/2019 20:39

Is the US Office good? I just rewatched the British office after loving ‘After Life’ and it was just as brilliant as the first time. I want to watch the US version but am worried that it will be shit in comparison and will ruin the original for me.

IronyFreeAnnie · 07/05/2019 20:39

Definitely Dwight.

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