For a show brimming with iconic characters and outrageous quirks, The Office rarely gets enough credit for one of its most subtly brilliant evolutions—Ryan Howard.

The Office premiered in 2005, and despite the finale airing in 2013, the show has remained a fan favorite and has gained a cult status.

Ryan changed a lot over the course of The Office, but the character's transformation was good for the show, because it meant he never got boring.