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While we all wait for the next episode to be broadcast lets play critic and compare and contrast the original BBC version with the NBC version of the television shows 'The Office.' The American show has really moved on, but I liked that there are some recalls back to the British, intentional or unintentional.

Here's the ultimate question: Which show is better? The US version or the UK version?

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US version

hehhi says:

The US version

Posted November 27, 2009

Ian says:

As I am American, I feel fairly ashamed at the comments left by my fellow countrypeople while the supporters of the UK version have well thought out discussions. Now, I tend to prefer the American version over the UK version, and I have watched both. I guess I tend to think that the main people's characterization works better in this version. It seems more...realistic, I guess, in the way they portray their people. Question: Which bear is best?

Posted November 08, 2009

K says:

UK blows big dick

Posted October 20, 2009

luv ya says:

US!!!!!

Posted September 30, 2009

God says:

I LIKE PIE

Posted September 24, 2009

Danna says:

The US version is way better. Period.

Posted May 03, 2009

DJW says:

The office us version is SO MUCH cooler than the british one. Dwight rules!!

Posted April 24, 2009

Gabriel says:

US all the way!

Posted April 21, 2009

Alex Baerg says:

US version hands down. Not only is it funnier, its actually a quality show. You can't empathize with the characters in the UK version at all. In the US version, I found myself actually falling in love with pam and jim's relationship. as well as dwight being a tard. also, steve carrell is genius.

Posted March 12, 2009

Anne says:

I haven't seen the UK version, so I can't have the greatest opinion. But I do have to admit that I very very much enjoy the US version. Went through four seasons in about three days. lol

Posted February 08, 2009

asdfghjkl says:

who would even choose the uk version

Posted January 18, 2009

nora says:

yes!

Posted January 14, 2009

Mel says:

Steven Carell :D

Posted January 06, 2009

UK version

123 Fake St. says:

I won't knock the US version as it's one of the better American shows on tv right now, but it will never match the original. Also, I agree with Kate that Gervais is right in not dragging the show on until it's unbearable (which seems to be the trend for promising American shows)

Posted October 29, 2009

Bob says:

roflcopter!

Posted September 24, 2009

dazza says:

you yanks have ruined the office... the reason the original is better is obvious... shown in over 80 countries, adapted by loads of countries and all of them are rubbish in comparison... INCLUDING the US version.. you made it worse..... FACT

Posted August 21, 2009

darren says:

first of all, the uk version is obviously going to be better as its the original... its Ricky Gervais' idea and you americans have taken it and tryed to make it you own... even ricky gervais himself says you lot have ruined his show.. Second of all ... you've dumbed it down and made all the character's stupid and unrealistic... Steve Carrell plays the same bloke he did in 40 year old virgin.... and even that was wank!
Uk version is the original and the best... most sold world wide, and was played in over 80 countries and has loads of spin offs in germany,france,canada... and you guessed it AMERICA... your version is just a shitty spin off!

Posted August 21, 2009

Kate says:

The UK version wins. Carrell would be nothing without Gervais. He is the real genius behind the whole thing - The US version wouldn't even exist without the UK version! The reason there aren't so many series of the UK version is because Gervais doesn't like to milk things. He believes in quality over quantity - just look at "Extras". Of course, the Americans just want as many ratings as possible.

Posted May 04, 2009

American bloak says:

UK version wins hands down as it is much more clever. They need a Finchy in the US version too!

Posted March 13, 2009

Joe says:

No hesitation! US version is good, but UK originated it and stars the creator of both, so HAS to be better! No-one beats Ricky Gervais, not even Steve! Sorry!

Posted February 23, 2009

Ricardo says:

the Uk version is the best by far.

Posted January 26, 2009

 
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