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Reflecting on this, the show's creator notes that their relationship was essentially an "arc of a failed relationship"—doomed from the start but layered with nuances. Jan, in particular, was portrayed as self-destructive, ultimately needing to blow up her own life, with Michael being a pivotal part of that descent. The relationship was a goldmine for irony, comedy, and character development, providing a rich vein of content that was both poignant and hilarious.