The Office: Season 8, Episode 12 “Pool Party” (B-)
Another week, another excursion. Sometimes it’s better for this show about a workplace to actually remain in its native habitat instead of taking the day – or, in this case, night – off to go somewhere and have a wild experience. Seeing people out of their natural surroundings is a nice treat every once and while, but there’s no reason to have Erin and Dwight hosting chicken fights and flirting for half an hour, since there’s no way that would ever happen within the confines of the office. This whole Andy-Erin romance is being dragged out rather intermittently, referenced only every once in a while to no seeming endpoint, since it would make sense for them to get together, whereas keeping Jessica involved might not be smart since actual partners are less interesting than potential partners (see Angela’s entirely absent state senator husband). Robert’s also a mess, allowing his personal life to spiral into the office in a way far more grievous than Michael’s many boundary crossings. It’s somewhat entertaining and somewhat irritating to see Gabe and Ryan compete for his affection to ridiculous lengths. I prefer Jim’s attitude, though it didn’t pan out too well for him in this episode. Where’s Pam when you need her? She’s missed. I did like seeing the budding romance between Darryl and Val continue, as Darryl’s bodily insecurities almost let Kevin get in the way of what they have going. The courting stage is definitely the best part of any TV relationship, and it’s nice to have another prospective couple on the horizon.
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