ROOSTER
ROOSTER Steve Carell is back in Michael Scott form. The sarcasm and comedic precision are still there. Like most The Office fanatics, there’s a part of me that’s always wondered what Michael Scott would be like as a father—how he’d grow, how he’d love, how he’d handle life as it gets more real. Rooster feels like a glimpse into that imagination. It’s a multi-universe comparison, sure—but somehow, HBO delivers something NBC never did. It gives us evolution. At the same time, Rooster reveals a more mature, intellectual side of Carell that really highlights his range as an actor. When we talk about the best male actors working today, his name deserves to be in that conversation. His résumé speaks for itself. What makes this show hit is its relatability. It pulls you in because it captures the full spectrum of adult life—humor, heartbreak, confusion, growth—all wrapped into what could easily be any given day for any given person. There’s a beautiful contrast between the fresh perspec...