The Office is over

[Smedy]

Originally Posted by Reiker000 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Having watched both, I completely disagree. The first season of the US Office definitely stole almost exclusively from the UK version, but in seasons 2 and 3 it developed into a unique show that was very entertaining. Unfortunately they couldn't sustain that for long.

Actually never watched past first season, but i'm biased towards Ricky Gervais and if he's not in it i ain't watching that shit son

[joppykid]

Originally Posted by Reiker000 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

When I say "stealing" I meant the majority of plot lines/jokes/etc. were copied directly from the UK version of the show. When they started branching out and doing their own thing in Season 2, the show got much better.

I know what you meant, that's why I was saying it was Ricky Gervais writing the same stuff to introduce the US to the comedy since most of the US hadn't seen the UK version.
I do agree, after the first season the show really hit its stride. While it wasn't as good later on as it once was, I still enjoyed it and they had some funny parts up through the last episode. It was a very well written and clever show. Luckily, there is still Parks and Rec to watch.

Originally Posted by Smedy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Actually never watched past first season, but i'm biased towards Ricky Gervais and if he's not in it i ain't watching that shit son

At least you're open minded

[Rhambuk]

The first few seasons were funny, then they started trying to make this deep love story between pam and jim...okay whatever. Then they get rid of steve carrell and it was only the pam and jim love story....

went from a decent comedy into a love drama, this is why the rest of the world hates america. We take their good tv shows and RUIN THEM!

[joppykid]

You both realize Ricky Gervais who created the UK show was a head writer/co creator of the American version. I'd hardly call that "stealing" and that's comical you call the US shit compared to the UK version with the same writer.

[Reiker000]

When I say "stealing" I meant the majority of plot lines/jokes/etc. were copied directly from the UK version of the show. When they started branching out and doing their own thing in Season 2, the show got much better.

[Ahldagor]

Gervais proly made more money in the US. Kudos to him, and I like his other work. Office just wasn't able to sit and follow. Reno 911 anyone?

[Reiker000]

smedy: the office hipster

[GODPARTICLE]

watched the end of the finale and saw steve carrol

[Ghordo]

That show was highly overrated imo.