The Office

billhill999 · Dec 14, 2009

I understand 'The Office' has a nice following and gets pretty good Nielsens, but I don't see what the big deal is.
I tried to like the show, but it doesn't do it for me.

Any fans of the show, if so, what am I missing?

steaktartar · Dec 14, 2009

it took me 4-5 shows i like it now.....it is like scrubs it needs a few watchings

billhill999 · Dec 14, 2009

Funny you mention Scrubs, like Scrubs The Office does not use 'canned laughter'.

That I respect, I can't stand most sit-coms that use 'canned laughter'.
I don't need to be told when to laugh.

JohnnyMac · Dec 14, 2009

The characters are likeable. Michael Scott's inappropriate behavior is "cringeworthy," and has the appeal of watching a car accident, which keeps people tuned in. I think the show is funny.

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

About 2 weeks ago Mrs Boxer brought home every season on dvd. Neither of us ever watched it. After the first couple of shows I didn't think it was that good, but the more I watched it the more and more I started to like it. I am now obsessed with it. We are on Season 4 now and the show is really good. Im glad I gave it a shot because it gets funnier and funnier.

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

Watch this episode... It is titled basketball... The first time I watched it I was in tears. http://quicksilverscreen.com/watch?video=63926

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

LOL... When Michael's naming the starting lineups, Stanley of course and Stanley responds with Im sorry why of course, whats that supposed to mean....Then when Stanley starts dribbling the ball.

celticGreen+ · Dec 14, 2009

I think (like scrubs) that the office has run out of ideas for plot... The dynamics when jim/pam weren't a couple were much better. Scrubs has run into this problem as well, as the happy couples just aren't fun to watch. Also liked the british office more than the american, but its close.

billhill999 · Dec 14, 2009

Isn't The Office in year 6 or 7?
That's typically when all good shows 'hit the wall'.

My all time fave '24' hit the wall, even though last season wasn't that bad and this season looks even better.

Look at Seinfeld's season 9, that was a mere shell of say season 4.

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

celticGreen said:
I think (like scrubs) that the office has run out of ideas for plot... The dynamics when jim/pam weren't a couple were much better. Scrubs has run into this problem as well, as the happy couples just aren't fun to watch. Also liked the british office more than the american, but its close.

I haven't gotten to the part where Jim and Pam get together yet, but I knew it was coming from others talking about it.

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

billhill999 said:
Isn't The Office in year 6 or 7?
That's typically when all good shows 'hit the wall'.

My all time fave '24' hit the wall, even though last season wasn't that bad and this season looks even better.

Look at Seinfeld's season 9, that was a mere shell of say season 4.

All of my all-time favorite shows that I can think of never went past six seasons...

Miami Vice had five seasons
Sopranos had six seasons
Wire had five seasons
Dexter just finished its fourth season
Lost is done after this upcoming sixth season
Deadwood had three seasons
Rome had two seasons
Californication just finished its third season

GoBlue34 · Dec 14, 2009

Boxer22 said:
All of my all-time favorite shows that I can think of never went past six seasons...

Miami Vice had five seasons
Sopranos had six seasons
Wire had five seasons
Dexter just finished its fourth season
Lost is done after this upcoming sixth season
Deadwood had three seasons
Rome had two seasons
Californication just finished its third season

That's a pretty good list. Miami Vice was overrated IMO.

The Wire I've been meaning to watch on DVD but to this day I haven't seen a single episode.

Dexter has possibly it's best season yet this year!

Defying · Dec 14, 2009

billhill, everyone is right on. you must watch a couple episodes to get into it. I think its the cheesy camera, and also how much of the comedy plays off the other characters personalities.. a must watch...

The Wire was a damn great show. Wish it didn't end...

I loved Oz, but somehow never made it through

Boxer22 · Dec 14, 2009

GoBlue34 said:
That's a pretty good list. Miami Vice was overrated IMO.

The Wire I've been meaning to watch on DVD but to this day I haven't seen a single episode.

Dexter has possibly it's best season yet this year!

I am big on Miami Vice so I think its far from overrated but everyone has their own opinion. After you watch the Wire you will put it in your top 3 shows list of all time. I wouldn't rate this season as my favorite Dexter season, but it was a very good season.

JakeT. · Dec 14, 2009

One of the best shows ever. I can't get into the British version though...

nuckers · Dec 14, 2009

Boxer22 said:
Rome had two seasons

unbelievable show, never got the following it should have.

SmellMyFinger7 · Dec 14, 2009

One of my favorite shows (can't beat Always Sunny) but gotta agree they're def running out of storylines. Hope they can figure it out I'd hate to see it go.

SportSavant · Dec 14, 2009

billhill999 said:
I understand 'The Office' has a nice following and gets pretty good Nielsens, but I don't see what the big deal is.
I tried to like the show, but it doesn't do it for me.

Any fans of the show, if so, what am I missing?

i think u need to rent season 1, to start from the beginning.

THEN

as mentioned above watch at least 3 or 4 episodes before you decide.

For me its for sure without a doubt a top 5 all time TV show.

Speaking of which, the main guy RICKY GERVAIS who created the office british version was on 60 minutes last week.

GoBlue34 · Dec 14, 2009

SmellMyFinger7 said:
(can't beat Always Sunny)

That is next on my "start to watch" show on DVD once I get through Californication Season 2.

It's amazing to me how many good shows are on tv now compared to 5 years ago. I can't keep up

ChrisParadise · Dec 14, 2009

im the same way. ive tried to watch it but cant get into it. the british version is funny though

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