http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/18/THE-OFFICE----Money.aspx As I’ve remarked before, part of what differentiates the American OFFICE from its British predecessor is that the comedy is often balanced by a tender sensibility. The creators avoid the original’s nastier humor in an effort to provide their version with an emotional center. The characters are more likeable – including Carell’s Michael Scott and Wilson’s Dwight Schrute – which goes a long way towards winning fans over. In Thursday’s episode, the audience sympathizes with Michael and Dwight as they deal with their separate issues and it never feels unnatural. Michael’s girlfriend Jan is redecorating their condo and it puts a serious strain on their finances.  Jan hasn’t worked since being fired last season and doesn’t look about to start anytime soon. It doesn’t help that Michael is prone to senseless purchases himself. He picks up a second job as a telemarketer to supplant his income, but it isn’t long before his new job starts to impede on his time at Dunder-Mifflin. Meanwhile, Dwight has opened a bed and breakfast at the Shrute family beet farm where he lives. Pam and Jim hear Dwight taking reservations at work and immediately call to book a night. Dwight, fearing a poor review online, accepts. A romance seems to be blossoming between Ryan’s old squeeze Kelly and warehouse worker Darryl. But Kelly is only affectionate towards him when Ryan is around, which seems to bother both men. He tells Kelly that he likes her but she better figure out what she wants; she’s taken aback by someone who actually says exactly what he feels. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/18/THE-OFFICE----Money.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/18/THE-OFFICE----Money.aspx#1828 i dont watch this show. but, maybe i will. lol brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/18/THE-OFFICE----Money.aspx#1828 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:46:27 GMT