The Office Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson looking shocked
Summary Despite being a touchstone for any sitcom fan, I had never watched the US version of The Office until 2024. As a 31-year-old Brit, it was hard to accept that anything other than Gervais' original version of the seminal workplace comedy – with all its awkwardness and excruciating Brentisms – might be worth watching.
The problem is typified in the character of Michael Scott. Although he would go on to become one of the most beloved sitcom characters of all time, his first few appearances veer from ill-judged at best, to actively unpleasant at worst. The attempt at crafting an American David Brent is obvious and sadly does not succeed. It's only when Michael Scott becomes his own character that he, and the whole show, really come into their own.
David Brent is, for the most part, a thoroughly unlikable protagonist – bigoted, egotistical, and petty. His entourage, such as the abominable Chris Finch, is equally reprehensible, and even semi-heroic characters like Tim and Dawn behave in an unpleasant way. By contrast, The Office US seems more cartoonish and less true to life.
However, while meme culture and the ability to distill whole storylines down to a single, hilarious moment has compromised many Office scenes, the consequence is that some of the show's more under-appreciated jokes become much funnier. As a first-time viewer, I found myself laughing at things I hadn't seen chopped up on YouTube much more readily than classic Office jokes.
4 I Wasn't Prepared For How Much I Loved The Supporting Characters They're The Real Heroes Of The Show Close Perhaps because of the prevalence of high-profile Office memes and clips, the show has become synonymous with the likes of Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson. However, while these performers deserve their star billing, The Office actually owes its success to the strength of its supporting cast.
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