Which Office series should I add to my Blockbuster queue?

[Syringer]

I've heard a lot of good things about this show, but haven't seen an episode yet.

Which one should I go for?

 

[FoBoT]

why do they use the weird camera angles/shots?

 

[neutralizer]

Just to let you know, Season 1 is hard to get through, but Season 2 is really good. Just hang in there through Season 1 and Season 2 will be very pleasant.

 

[RedRooster]

Ricky Gervais' wrapped up his version perfect, it's a fantastic comedy.
The American version is pretty funny too, but if they go too much longer it's going to turn into a Simpsons type show.

 

[GhettoFob]

both

 

[Excelsior]

I might suggest the UK one first simply so you can see how the American one is in comparison. I honestly believe that the UK one is hyped up a bit much though. Its still great though.

 

[nycxandy]

Originally posted by: RedRooster
Ricky Gervais' wrapped up his version perfect, it's a fantastic comedy.
The American version is pretty funny too, but if they go too much longer it's going to turn into a Simpsons type show.

Bad comparison. The Office is in its 3rd season, whereas the Simpsons is in its 18th.

 

[Shawn]

the american version. season 1 sucks but it's only 6 episodes. season 2 is hilarious!

 

[sniperruff]

UK > US but i highly recommend both. i think the BBC version has better actors overall. sometimes i think the NBC version is pretty stupid but that's just my opinions.

 

[chuckywang]

UK is funnier, though both are good.

 

[GreySpear]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
why do they use the weird camera angles/shots?

Its a single camera show, and meant to be a mockumentary of sorts. I have yet to see the UK version, but I really like the US one, one of my must watch shows...

 

[aceO07]

Watch the UK version first.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

After about 15 minutes of the first episode of Season 1, I decided to skip the whole season. It was almost painful to watch, as most of it was exactly like the UK version (only not nearly as funny). Season 2 seems better 🙂