I'll openly declare at the outset that I am a big fan of the American Office. I therefore pay great respect to the original British series, while simultaneously have to admit I don't like it as much. The basic premise of a boss who gives everyone a hard time and is an eyesore/disaster waiting to happen is carried through by the American version but with less of a cringe factor. The issue with the British version is that the actors, including Ricky Gervais do too good a job of making the audience squirm in discomfort. There isn't a lot of relaxing of this feeling making the experience not as fun and funny as the American version....in my opinion.
Review of The Office
