I have read that people are a bit unnerved/annoyed by James Spader's character, Mr. California. I think the role is genius, which is played to perfection by Spader as a sociopathic proto-human. I just viewed the Halloween episode and was in awe of that final speech. The office was always intellectually funny. Now, it seems the show is becoming more intellectual. Understandably, people are a bit turned off by this. However, I certainly get it and really like what I see. Just think deep about how meaningful that last speech is: "Fear plays an interesting role in our lives. How dare we let it motivate us? How dare we let it into our decision making, into our livelihoods, into our relationships? It's funny, isn't it? We take a day, here, dress up in costume and celebrate Fear?"

Robert California is boss.