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It's as though they watched the American version and thought geez let's do less.

Had some funny ideas and some of the characters were amazing but overall I only watched it hoping would grow on me . And I was at work. And it was very quiet. And I was bored. And I think I had a micro nap many times

On a side note who on earth chose felicity ward to be the lead?

There will probably be a season 2 and if so need to add less copy and paste and more original ideas please.

Did I mention that felicity ward not a great choice?

I will admit Dwight version in this very well done and the warehouse Stevie character well done.

Big fan of both the US and UK office. I'm also an Aussie.

This show is one of the blandest things I've sat and watched. I decided to watch it because while it looked bad, I thought let's see.

People say it gets better after the first episode, but it did not for me. It remained very bland. Maybe some of these people ended up with Stockholm syndrome, it held their sense of humour hostage for so long that they felt they needed to laugh and so they did.

The worst part is that I can see some potential in the series. It's not just a rehash of either of the previously mentioned offices (even though it does have so references in a few of the "jokes,") The characters while underbaked do have some individuality. I also did like the threesome joke even if it was completely ruined by the delivery in the scene.

I guess at the end of the day, could this show have been good? Sure. Is it? No.

Most of the reviews seem to be based on the first 15 minutes of episode 1, which, admittedly, is quite bad. However, by the time I reached episode 6, I found myself laughing a few times. The criticism that it's "trying too hard" is, ironically, part of the charm of every version of The Office, whether it's the UK or US. The first season of the US Office was just as awkward as this Australian version. There's nothing particularly groundbreaking about the first season of any Office series, but they all progressively get funnier, and I expect the same for the Australian one. The casting could be stronger, but the characters are starting to grow on me. It's not a great start, but then again, that seems to be the case with all versions of The Office.

Painful to watch, I need a refund and I didn't even spend any money to watch it. So bad I had to make an account just to review this show.

There is nothing new, original or funny about this show. The "jokes" are typical of Facebook mums. They love to punch below themselves and fill every second with the most unimaginative jokes possible. Pure leftist propaganda that is trying way to hard to be socially acceptable making it the most bland bit of media I have ever witnessed. It is more dry and lifeless than anything I have ever experienced in my entire life. Somehow they copied the original and left out every single part of the UK and US version that gave them any identity, life or realism.

Hannah Howard runs the Sydney office of paper distributor Flinley Craddock. Head Office is planning to shut down the office and have everyone work from home, a development that doesn't sit well with Hannah. So, with the aid of sidekick Lizzie, she tries to undermine Head Office's plan.

The original UK version of The Office was brilliant, an hilarious, intelligent blend of cringe-comedy and human drama set against the backdrop of an average office. It was so good that I initially refused to watch the US version, figuring it could not possibly live up to the original and would just be a cheap American knock-off.

Eventually I watched the US version and, to my surprise, not only was it a great credit to the original series, in some ways it even surpassed it.

So, with the legacy of being spawned by two of the greatest TV comedy series of all time we now have...the Australian version of The Office. I know living up to the quality of those two series is a tough ask but the producers and writers could at least have tried. While quite closely following the plot of those series, especially the US series, this is nothing like those series.

For a start, laughs are few and far between. Somebody should have reminded the writers that for cringe-comedy, you need comedy. This is just cringe. Characters are dull and irritating, plot-lines are irritating, the actors try to mimic the actors of the US series but don't come anywhere near to capturing what made that series so special. It's a struggle to get through an episode.

Quite embarrassing, not only as a fan of the first two versions of The Office but also as an Australian.

How they got this wrong I have no idea! Painful watch, I have no idea how this ended up so bad. Edith Poor's painful portrayal of this Lizzie character who I guess was meant to mirror Dwight was cringing.

Felicity Wards portrayal of the bumbling quirky manager was just not funny, awkward, and felt forced and came off as a Bad Michel Scott impression. It had none to the magic of Gervais and Carells portrayal of the Office Manager.

I can't even remember any of the characters names on this show because there was nothing to like about the characters, no connection with them.

I feel if the director and writers focused more on casting the right people for the job rather than trying to reinvent the wheel with a more female leading cast it would worked.

The scripts were amateur for every episode, nothing funny, not clever or quirky, just boring. A massive fail and a great shame, they had not one but TWO Office shows to draw inspiration and influence from and clearly did the complete opposite and it failed.

The original British was trashed at the beginning, but people started to love the characters. The first season of the office, an American place, had bed reviews, but then they found their feet and once again we, the viewers, fell in love with the characters. The first view episodes are straight, because, most of the characters, we recognise, but they aren't the actors we fell in love with. So give this show a chance. Give this show to develop, like we did with the American version. It's interesting to see different versions of the same concept, set in different Countries. The first season gave me a lot of laugh out loud moments. Give it time.

With the US and UK versions so well regarded I was expecting a train wreck, however I found it completely watchable and even funny at times. The characters arent as strong, but its only season 1 and neither were the US characters after the first season, and it was no worse than the USA first season which was it's weakest eps. Hopefully gets a s2 to allow growth, Hannah and Michael Scott definitely share some character traits, and this has potential and some of the shenanigans Hannah gets up to I could see Michael doing. The cast has clearly been selected to meet 2020s diversity requirements, but they don't shove it in your face.

As an Australian who loved the original and the US masterpiece, I had no hope for this iteration of The Office and I apologise on behalf of everyone with an actual sense of humour on this southern side of the equator.

The most powerful element of this series' predecessors was character development. The US version of the show was particularly masterful at showcasing endearing nuances of each character to balance out the edgier material. It was both harsh and heartfelt. However, the Australian version decision to ditch the edginess for what can only be described as 'safe comedy' which was evident from the get go. The decision to gender swap the boss role also gets lumped into this 'safe comedy' bucket - in fact, it was probably the reason the show got made in the first place.

Believe it or not, Australian comedy throughout the 80s and 90s was some of the best in the world. The ability to laugh at anything and everything was staple of the larrakin attitude that we were known for. Sadly though, this series is yet another over-cautious, bland offering that stands to appease the DEI department and hen-pecked masses, rather than lovers of comedy.

Quite possibly, the worst show I've ever seen 👎🏼

I'm getting the sense it's being bombed for being a reboot against what people perceive as America's classic, ironic considering that was from UK, and had pretty similar critiques when it came out as this is currently getting.

In terms of comedy is it pretty similar to the US office, but the characters, mostly, aren't carbon copies. Still needs some ironing out, not entirely what the boss is suppose to be like, like how I felt I understand Michael Scott, for instance. But by the end I felt connected to most characters. Don't go off the first episode alone, it gets better

Looking forward to season 2, I think it deserves somewhere between a 7 & 8.

I'm surprised by the bad reviews because the Aussie Office brings a fresh, fun take to the classic setup. Felicity Ward is a standout-she nails the quirky, awkward, and problematic boss character. The series takes a few episodes to find its rhythm (just like the American version), but once it does, it truly comes into its own. The Melbourne Cup episode with the Finch equivalent was my favourite! It's packed with sharp humour, and I'm looking forward to more episodes. Yes, we have Fisk, Utopia, and countless other gems. Why not watch both? It's a solid, entertaining comedy. Looking forward to see more episodes and seeing it evolve further.

My wife and I tried watching, gosh it was difficult and painful. Even tried skipping to other episodes of the show. Just as bad.

Felicity Ward is trying way to hard to be funny, she does not come off as natural or comfortable, unlike steve carell and Ricky Gervais.

I felt like Felicity was trying to impersanate steve carells' personality.

And WHAT is it with turning a successful TV series into an empowerment for women bla bla bla. Give over! It does not work.

I do not know much about Australian humour, but if this is what they find funny, who am I to judge? This version of the Office was not for us.

Geez, this is bad, i knew it would be bad, but i could'nt fathom it would be THIS bad.

Story is absent, characters are bland and pointless and maybe some of the gags would have worked in 2002 when out supply of entertainment was limited to free to air television.

I made it through 2.5 episodes and just had to stop as it was woeful and uncomfortably unfunny.

Ricky Gervais, Stephan Merchant and Steve Carall on behalf of the Australian people, i am really sorry that we have tarnished your wonderful Office series that spanned across the UK and USA.

If this gets a second series, hell will be freezing over.

Good luck.

Watching the first episode of The Office Australia reboot was like attending a meeting where everyone forgot the agenda and the jokes. The cringe factor soared higher than Dwight's stapler in Jell-O! Every scene felt as dry as a PowerPoint presentation, leaving me desperately craving some genuine laughs. I got so bored that I rewatched Raygun with her breakdance routine. Suddenly, my day got 100 times better. Made me wish if Amazon should have asked her for 8 different routines and put one up as each episode. If you're looking for comedy, you might be better off watching paint dry... or just cheering for Raygun's next dance battle. 3/10.

This is so difficult to watch , trying too hard to copy the original UK office .

You would think after season 1 of the US office they would not of attempted to try and replicate Gervais it simply does not work .

Felicity Ward's attempt at being David Brent is a tough watch , there are moments which are funny but usually when they drop the character but there's too many attempts to replicate the UK original which does not work .

For me Josh Thompson who plays Martin from HR is excellent very dry humour with an element of Toby (Paul Lieberstein) from the US office.

Overall a poor attempt to copy the UK's version , should have looked at what the USA did from season 2 onwards.

Firstly, I don't know why anyone thought we needed an Australian version of the office when there are so many other well written and original Australian comedies being produced now (e.g. Fisk, Colin from accounts, Utopia). That said, this is not terrible and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't feel embarrassed for Australia watching it, unlike some other user reviews. The actors are good. The script is okay. There were a few genuinely funny moments. It didn't like the first series of the US version of the office either but it evolved to be one of my favourite shows. As other reviewers have said this has potential and if renewed for another season I'll be interested to see how it evolves.

As a long-time fan of the original "The Office," I was excited yet apprehensive about the 2024 Australian reboot. Unfortunately, my worst fears were realized. This new iteration fails to capture the essence that made the original series a cultural phenomenon.

I had high hopes for "The Office" 2024, but it fell flat in almost every aspect. The charm and wit of the original series are completely missing. The new characters feel forced and lack the depth and relatability that made the original cast so beloved. The humor is stale, and the storyline is uninspired. It feels like a poor imitation rather than a fresh take.

Overall, it's a huge letdown for fans of the original series.

Based on the reviews, I started watching this expecting it to be terrible. I have watched both versions of the office, there are good and bad episodes in those versions (especially at the beginning). Honestly the Australian version is good! Set your expectations aside and give it a go. It's not the US Office or the UK Office, it's the Australian Office. They give it their own Aussie spin, with some familiar tropes certainly, but it works! There are some genuinely funny lines and it's extremely watchable! The jokes aren't recycled, they're new and hilarious. Ignore the neckbeard reviewers. This show is light and funny, that's all it needs to be.

Plain and simple, this show is terrible. It should have never made it to air. I'd give it 0 stars if that was possible.

The characters are attempting to mirror the beloved characters from the US version of the show except they appear to be doing a low budget SNL skit version of how to be the unfunniest and least lovable versions of these characters.

If the CIA run out of torture tactics, I would highly suggest making subjects watch a single episode of this show and they will reveal every last piece of information they know.

On behalf of Australia, I apologise to the outside world for this atrocity of a show that we have created.

The first episode wasn't that great, but it definitely got better after episode two.

The character development and writing improved after that initial episode, and after that you really started to see elements of an Australian office environment.

Hannah Howard embodies the larrikin boss that Australians may be familiar with (obviously to an extreme degree), she was obnoxious and annoying, and in your face, but loveable. All the other characters were enjoyable too, and much like season 1 of the US version of the Office, you really don't connect with the characters until the middle of the season, but it's important to give it a go.

I think the mistake that so many people are making with this version of the Office is that they're going in with the expectation that it'll be as good or as funny as the UK and US versions, which is unfair on this production.

I can see that a lot of work went into this, and it's fun and the writing and production is well executed. It's a hilarious Aussie show and shouldn't be compared to the US or UK versions.

Give it a go past the first episode and don't trust the low ratings.

After seeing the original British Office, and the American Office, for over a decade, it's hard to tell if I've become immune to this formula, or if this rendition is just not all that charming.

It gets off to a slow start, but by episode 4 or 5 you may find yourself chuckling occasionally. The characters are analogous to characters from previous renditions and it really tries hard to stick to the same formula that you've already seen. There does not seem to be much effort into breaking new ground or surprising us with new character archetypes or story lines. Despite being a carbon copy of previous renditions, the players seem to have a bit less charisma than their analogs, and so you'll find yourself not being drawn in like you did when you saw the Office the first time.

To sum up, it's the same Office you've already seen before, being played by new people. The characters. The stories and gags are almost identical to that which you've already seen. There is nothing fresh or new to entice people to watch this. If you simply want more of the same, or you want to turn your brain off and have very few chuckles, it may be worth a watch.

When I initially watched the trailer, I had concerns. Those concerns, came to be true.

The role of Michael Scott (Hannah Howard), whilst I don't dislike the actor, just feels like they've gone with prioritising a diverse hire to play the role instead of the best fit. Some of her lines in the first episode had the potential to be funny, but it just felt like she was trying too hard to be something she isn't and it came across as cringe. This to me, is extremely concerning for one of the key figures in the first episode of a new programme. I hold this same issue with the new portrayal of Dwight (Lizzie). Trying too hard to be different by using a female, so ultimately when it comes to the prankish behaviour by Nick (new Jim) it's going to come across as a man bullying a woman in the workplace?

"The Office" Australia falls short of expectations, offering a lackluster take on the beloved format. While it aims for humor, many jokes land flat, relying heavily on clichés instead of fresh writing. The characters, though reminiscent of the original, often feel one-dimensional and struggle to break out of predictable arcs. The pacing drags, making it hard to stay engaged. While there are a few bright moments, they're overshadowed by awkward interactions and forced drama. It's a decent attempt, but it feels more like a pale imitation than a unique addition to the franchise. Overall, it's disappointing for fans and newcomers alike.