Miguel Sanchez Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 20/06/2019 at 17:10, Miguel Sanchez said: I've started watching this. It's fucking hilarious. This was on the Paramount freeview channel for two weeks, two episodes a day every weekday. It disappeared after that, then I found them showing one episode at half six on a Sunday morning or something equally ridiculous. Shite state of affairs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 30/07/2020 at 22:36, Bairnardo said: Just started this. Does it get better? Cos I dont like it at all yet The pilot is basically a direct lift of the original Office. Then when it got picked up for its first season it only had 5 of its own episodes. That's not really enough for most US sitcoms to find its own voice and supporting cast of characters that make 22+ episode seasons work. By the second season i'd say it gets a lot better than its beginnings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 24/10/2018 at 07:14, ++Ammo - Airdrie++ said: As someone who absolutely loved (and still watches regularly) the UK version, I cannot believe I've waited so long to watch this US one. Currently half way through series 7, and its amazing. Echo what everyone said regarding Dwight, one of the best characters ever to grace a comedy screen. Creed, Kelly and Kevin are also absolutely brilliant also. The fire drill is probably one of my favourite parts of any TV series I have ever seen, along with the lip sync intro to series 7. I fucking love that folk are just discovering how great the US Office is. On 26/10/2018 at 17:42, Sliced Bread said: I got the DVD box set for Christmas last year, pretty much the only reason I still own a DVD player. It does go badly downhill towards the end but series 1-5 stands up as one of the best sitcoms ever imo. I think it gets a bit of harsh treatment from folk. It defo goes downhill a bit but the Dwight story line alone is worth the last few seasons. I think it's a fucking masterpiece. On 30/07/2020 at 23:29, Bairnardo said: The first episode was a carbon copy, almost word for word of the UK one. It is getting better though already I think season 1 is basically a copy of season 1 of the UK version but with a few Americanism twists. Season 2 it explodes into it's own and only on a rewatch do you really appreciate what they did with "their" word for word version of season 1. I am battering through it just now and watch about 5 episodes a night after the wean goes down. It's so great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 As soon as Steve Carell leaves you can stop watching. Towards the end there are some terrible characters, ridiculous plotlines and a general exaggeration of everything (e.g. Kevin gets more idiotic with every season).When it was at its peak (S2-4) it was the best thing on TV, but it really lost its way. Compare that to 30 Rock which was incredibly consistent in its quality of output. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Yep, plus Andy becomes a more central character and he is the absolute worst c**t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Ammo - Airdrie++ Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Busta Nut said: I fucking love that folk are just discovering how great the US Office is. I think it gets a bit of harsh treatment from folk. It defo goes downhill a bit but the Dwight story line alone is worth the last few seasons. I think it's a fucking masterpiece. I think season 1 is basically a copy of season 1 of the UK version but with a few Americanism twists. Season 2 it explodes into it's own and only on a rewatch do you really appreciate what they did with "their" word for word version of season 1. I am battering through it just now and watch about 5 episodes a night after the wean goes down. It's so great. Absolutely right man. Loved it. Could have done without the Robert California guff though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 21/07/2020 at 16:23, bernardblack said: Excellent podcast out now...”oral history of the office” from the fella that plays Kevin Malone. Interviews from the creators, directors, cast and Ricky & Stephen Merchant etc I didn't know this but I literally just started "the Office Ladies" pod with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsley. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernardblack Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I didn't know this but I literally just started "the Office Ladies" pod with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsley.How is it? It’s next on my list. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 One episode in. it is decent and informative but I think they might put a bit to much effort into their "presenting" rather than just being themselves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Idris Elba coming in was the cut off point for when it started to lose it’s way. Apart for the Niagara episode Season 6 was largely forgettable. Season 2-4 were the best. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 think you were drinking last night mate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Jazz Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Can't fathom folk not liking Robert California? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernardblack Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Can't fathom folk not liking Robert California?You mean the lizard king? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Absolutely crushed all series over the course of a couple of weeks a few weeks ago. Outstanding. Quite close to perfect. I was genuinely sad watching the last episode knowing I was done. Will definitely watch them all again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I agree it is magnificent. The only time I felt the quality dipped was the Will Ferrell episodes. His character was fucking stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I agree it is magnificent. The only time I felt the quality dipped was the Will Ferrell episodes. His character was fucking stupid.No way. Will ferrell is fantastic in it. I think it worked fine as a character over a couple of episodes. Any more and it would have been too much 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ach wasn't a fan of the character sorry, felt it was just a bit too similar to Michael but more slapstick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ach wasn't a fan of the character sorry, felt it was just a bit too similar to Michael but more slapstick.I think that was the point. Could be over thinking it but I always thought it was a deliberate nod to Michael but also showing that he wasn't that bad a boss.Of course, it could haven't just been a chance to let Ferrell piss about for a days filming lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Proper lol there at Andy launching the golf buggy into the bunker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Back on Netflix. You love to see it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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