James Spader quits The Office: Should the show end, too? (The Week)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The Week - After the NBC sitcom's newest star bails after a single polarizing season, critics argue that the eight-year-old comedy should just give upThere's another empty desk at The Office. After just one season with the long-running NBC sitcom, James Spader announced that he won't be returning next year. The Emmy-winning Boston Legal actor was meant to replace some of the star wattage lost when Steve Carell exited last year. Since Carell left and Spader joined the series, The Office has been on a ratings slide, posting its worst numbers ever. While critics were divided on how well Spader and his enigmatic character fit into the show, they agree that the series will struggle even more next season, its ninth, without a big name on board. Should The Office just give up?

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