 Bonnie <unk> , for Paste , was more positive , writing that she preferred the use of comedy , following the emotional episode , " <unk> Sale " . She ultimately gave it an 8 @.@ 7 out of 10 . Will <unk> 's performance was especially noted by critics . <unk> complimented <unk> 's " <unk> " performance , but called his character " <unk> " . <unk> praised his dynamic with Carell , comparing it to their previous roles in <unk> . His later appearances in the series also received similar mixed reviews For instance , <unk> called <unk> 's scenes a " momentum killer " in " <unk> , Michael " , whereas Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone called his performance in the same episode " pure magic " . 
