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Originally Posted by ChronoGrl
I loved both the British and American versions of The Office. I thought that they captured a different mode - While David Brent is totally incompetent and the British version is SUPER uncomfortable, I think the American version is less cynical and more sappy - But in a good way that worked for me.
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I enjoy watching the Am version from time-to-time. The UK version had me hooked, had to see them all. They weren't pacing themselves. I agree the Am ver is more lighthearted (sappy as you say). Curious though, what did you find cynical in the UK ver?
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Originally Posted by Straker
First series of the American office is a bit hit and miss, with the script being too heavily lifted directly from the UK office and Carell not really finding his feet in the role. After that its quality, but very different from the UK version... That said, I thought they find a real hack job on the final series, awful writing.
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Agreed, Am ver was a different animal and usually well written and executed. I'm just finding out last season was the finale. I see ratings fell after the 5th season. The last season garnered only about 60% of the 5th season. Not sure what ratings execs require these days.