The Office (2005– )

A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series.

Creators:

Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Stars:

John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 26 wins & 127 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Krasinski	...	Jim Halpert (185 episodes, 2005-2013)
Jenna Fischer	...	Pam Beesly (185 episodes, 2005-2013)
Rainn Wilson	...	Dwight Schrute (184 episodes, 2005-2013)
Leslie David Baker	...	Stanley Hudson (184 episodes, 2005-2013)
Brian Baumgartner	...	Kevin Malone (184 episodes, 2005-2013)
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin (184 episodes, 2005-2013)
Phyllis Smith	...	Phyllis Vance (184 episodes, 2005-2013)
Kate Flannery	...	Meredith Palmer (183 episodes, 2005-2013)
Creed Bratton	...	Creed Bratton (176 episodes, 2005-2013)
Oscar Nuñez	...	Oscar Martinez (173 episodes, 2005-2013)
B.J. Novak	...	Ryan Howard (165 episodes, 2005-2012)
Mindy Kaling	...	Kelly Kapoor (159 episodes, 2005-2012)
Ed Helms	...	Andy Bernard (149 episodes, 2006-2013)
Steve Carell	...	Michael Scott (138 episodes, 2005-2011)
Paul Lieberstein	...	Toby Flenderson (138 episodes, 2005-2013)
Craig Robinson	...	Darryl Philbin (116 episodes, 2005-2013)
Ellie Kemper	...	Kelly Erin Hannon (99 episodes, 2009-2013)

Storyline

A remake of the hit 2001 BBC TV series The Office (2001), this is a mockumentary that documents the exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Made up of head chief Michael Scott, a harmlessly deluded and ignorantly insensitive boss who cares about the welfare of his employees while trying to put his own spin on company policy. With an office including the likes of various peers who have their own hangups, The Office (2005) takes a look at the lives of its co-workers: bored but talented salesman Jim, his mildly sociopathic, butt kissing enemy Dwight, mildly righteous receptionist Pam, and indifferent temp Ryan.

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Plot Keywords:

office | mockumentary | scranton pennsylvania | pennsylvania | remake | 

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Taglines:

An NBC comedy not for everyone. Just anyone that works.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Office: An American Workplace

Filming Locations:

Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reveille Productions, NBC Universal Television, Deedle-Dee Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hamish Linklater auditioned for the role of Jim.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Michael Scott: That's what *she* said.

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Connections

Referenced in Movie Poster Contract (2011)
Mentioned in dialogue

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Soundtracks

"The Office Theme"
Written by Jay Ferguson
Performed by The Scrantones

User Reviews

Blasphemy! A Brit who likes this version as much as the original!

As a fan of the original "Office" I was, of course, skeptical about the American remake. We have many shining beacons to shows that have bombed badly when transferred across the ocean. However, pinch me I must be dreaming, this version of the show is actually very good. I should also point out that I'm British and, as blasphemous as it might be to my fellow countrymen, I believe that the US version to be every bit as good as the original with excellent casting and smart writing throughout.

The first season was a little spotty, especially when translating the British show verbatim. However, once the writers came up with original story lines and situations the, American, office really took off. The second season was an incredible achievement and is just carrying on where it left off in the third season.

Steve Carell is well suited to the role of Micheal Scott, lending his character a certain pathetic quality that even Gervais's David Brent did not have at times. The supporting cast is equally as good, especially Rainn Wilson as the assistant (to the) general manager, Dwight Shrute. Wilson deserved, at least, an Emmy nomination for his troubles.

If you dismiss the show out of hand then you will definitely be missing out on one of the best shows on TV right now.