"The Office" Mafia (2009)

Director:

David Rogers

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developer)
Brent Forrester (written by)

TV Series:

"The Office" (2005)

Original Air Date:

15 October 2009 (Season 6, Episode 5)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

Michael meets with an insurance salesman that visits the office and is later convinced by Dwight and Andy that he is part of the mafia...

Plot Keywords:

Office | Mockumentary | Pennsylvania | Based On British TV Series | Alcoholic

Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)

Steve Carell	...	Michael Scott
Rainn Wilson	...	Dwight Schrute
John Krasinski	...	Jim Halpert (voice)
Jenna Fischer	...	Pam Beesly (voice)
B.J. Novak	...	Ryan Howard
Ed Helms	...	Andy Bernard
Leslie David Baker	...	Stanley Hudson
Brian Baumgartner	...	Kevin Malone
Creed Bratton	...	Creed Bratton
Kate Flannery	...	Meredith Palmer
Ellie Kemper	...	Kelly Erin Hannon
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin
Paul Lieberstein	...	Toby Flenderson
Oscar Nuñez	...	Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Smith	...	Phyllis Vance

Runtime:

30 min

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Deedle-Dee Productions

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Michael asks Erin to bring him coffee from "Stop & Shop". According to its website (and as of the time of the show's airing), The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company does not maintain any stores in or around Scranton, Pennsylvania. The closest location is approximately 2 hours away by car.

Quotes:

Michael Scott: Okay, too many different words coming at me from too many different sentences.

Movie Connections:

References The Godfather (1972)

The Office 'Mafia' Review

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

It wasn't really established whether or not the insurance agent was 'mafia' or not. He actually seemed like an insurance agent, because when it comes to Dwight, Michael and Andy, they usually can blow a simple solution out of proportion.

The one thing we as people learn over the years is that you don't mess with a newlywed couple on their honeymoon, no matter how dire the situation is. I am sure Jim and Pam were well aware that Michael would find a way to interrupt their time away, I think Jim dealt with it the best. Usually when you are trying to cut someone off you pretend as though you are breaking up. A little harsh, but calling someone to talk about the mafia while you are on your honeymoon, I would just hang up. Knowing Michael would probably keep calling for sport, so it's always best to just keep the conversation short and stop it from ever happening again.

I couldn't believe it when Oscar called Jim, I didn't know he relied on him for office advice so profoundly. So when Michael actually got intimidated into signing the insurance policy and then backing out when he believed he wasn't Mafia, I kept wondering why he didn't fear for his life upon the surface of Dwight and Andy's lie. It's funny how low they perceive Michael. I probably know what Michael thinks of both Andy and Dwight. Jim, next time do not leave your social security lying around, the person that steals your identity could very well be your best friend, or at least someone you know.

Now that the honeymoon is over, what's up for the Newly Weds and gosh how would their baby fit into the office lifestyle?

Lexa Reviews

http://lexabuti.blogspot.com

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Three and A Half Stars

Grade B-

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