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Very Subtle, Man.
by steve
The Office, the hit BBC comedy, has me obsessed. I had heard a few things about it, but sorta brushed it off, because I've never been a huge fan of British comedy, when I actual saw the show I was blown away. The show is so well crafted, ever little thing about the characters, the setting, and plot is just perfect. It is hilarious and intense and awkward and perfect. There has been two seasons, you can see episodes on BBC America, and the first season has been released on DVD (the second season is coming, I'm sure, it's already been released in the UK), and there won't be any more seasons, two and out was the proclamation from creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. There is a upcoming two part Christmas Special Finale and then the series will be over....but....wait...there is an American version in the works! You must be saying, "wait, didn't that go really poorly with that other BBC hit Coupling", and then I would say "yeah, that stunk, but maybe this will be good. Coupling was a pretty run of the mill sitcom, and this is some deeper stuff, plus they are not going to be using the same scripts as the British show, it will be changed somewhat, but yes, it might stink." Either way, the UK series has been a wonderful combination of Office Space, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and documentary television. It is wonderful and I urge every one to check it out.
