The Office

Office Australia will face the same problems Inbetweeners US faced; it wasn't a terrible show, but it was nothing in comparison to the original and that sours the remake.

Office Aus has an even bigger problem, there's many different versions, most notably the original UK and then US ones. The characters are likeable, but mirror their mannerisms too closely with their UK/US counterparts. The show does add some originality with updated storylines that will resonate with a younger audience - or anyone who has worked in an office after Covid.

I feel the same writers, crew and cast could have created a watchable original show, it's a shame they went down this path instead.

I won't be leaping to watch Episode 2.

Painful to watch, I need a refund and I didn't even spend any money to watch it. So bad I had to make an account just to review this show.

There is nothing new, original or funny about this show. The "jokes" are typical of Facebook mums. They love to punch below themselves and fill every second with the most unimaginative jokes possible. Pure leftist propaganda that is trying way to hard to be socially acceptable making it the most bland bit of media I have ever witnessed. It is more dry and lifeless than anything I have ever experienced in my entire life. Somehow they copied the original and left out every single part of the UK and US version that gave them any identity, life or realism.

Most of the reviews seem to be based on the first 15 minutes of episode 1, which, admittedly, is quite bad. However, by the time I reached episode 6, I found myself laughing a few times. The criticism that it's "trying too hard" is, ironically, part of the charm of every version of The Office, whether it's the UK or US. The first season of the US Office was just as awkward as this Australian version. There's nothing particularly groundbreaking about the first season of any Office series, but they all progressively get funnier, and I expect the same for the Australian one. The casting could be stronger, but the characters are starting to grow on me. It's not a great start, but then again, that seems to be the case with all versions of The Office.

As a longtime fan of The Office (US), I felt compelled to leave a review. The original series was nothing short of a masterpiece-witty, heartfelt, and endlessly rewatchable. To this day, I still revisit episodes. Unfortunately, this Australian version is a major disappointment. The new Michael lacks the comedic charm of the original, and the new takes on Jim, Pam, and Dwight fall completely flat. The humor just doesn't land. The only thing remotely amusing was the new Michael's facial expressions, which oddly reminded me of Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons. Other than that, the characters are unlikable, and the show feels like a desperate, try-hard attempt to cash in on the brilliance of the original. It's an uninspired, lackluster imitation of a show that set the bar incredibly high. I'd recommend sticking to the US version.

It's as though they watched the American version and thought geez let's do less.

Had some funny ideas and some of the characters were amazing but overall I only watched it hoping would grow on me . And I was at work. And it was very quiet. And I was bored. And I think I had a micro nap many times

On a side note who on earth chose felicity ward to be the lead?

There will probably be a season 2 and if so need to add less copy and paste and more original ideas please.

Did I mention that felicity ward not a great choice?

I will admit Dwight version in this very well done and the warehouse Stevie character well done.