The Office

I normally like British comedy, but even with only 12 episodes I couldn't finish the series. All I see is terrible, abusive people being terrible and abusive to one another and I can't find any comedy in that? Am I missing something? Considering it's near-universal praise, this is probably the most disappointed I've ever been with a TV show.

i could write thousands of words on the difference between Tim and Jim, and how the differences between the two are emblematic of everything that is right with the UK original and wrong with the US adaptation. and as a bar trivia host, the quiz night episode is perfect.

About as good as you can get with British humour! I've watched this series, about, 6 times (including the Christmas special)....and it never gets old. That's about the equivalent of 4 seasons of American television. And I've yet to see 4 consecutive seasons of American comedy that are better than this (although, the American Office comes damn close during it's first 100 episodes)

The mockumentary aspect of this show is what sets it apart from other comedy shows of this type.Everyone from the hilarious Martin Freeman and Lucy Davies to the wonderfully awkward Mackenzie Crook and of course one of Ricky Gervais's greatest characters David Brent(Also Keith you can't forget Keith)all do a fantastic job.Cringe-enducing comedy can be very...you know cringy but because the realism portayed through that cringe can be very relatable you learn to tolarate with it.

Any scene with Gervais is gold, but whenever he's offscreen... well, it's almost two different shows in how much everything suffers without his presence.

The most believable, honest and of course exruciatingly embarrassing comedy series ever written. Perfect!

Am I going to TV hell because I like the American remake better?

Not only is the some of the best "cringe comedy" ever written. It spawned the youtube series Learn Guitar with David Brent which showcases Ricky's talent as a horrible song writer. If you enjoyed The Office even a little bit, Learn Guitar with David Brent is a must see.

You still see the cultural impact today which is impressive as hell for a series with only 12 episodes. Ricky Gervais is perfect as David Brent and there's enough humor to make it rewatchable and still great. You wish there was more but the Brits are notorious for ending things prematurely

I prefer other Brit comedies, like Peep Show or The Thick of It. Could use a rewatch.