The Office - Season Two

1. Posted: Aug 24 2008

   I am a huge fan of the original British version of "The Office". I had serious doubts the American version could be anywhere near as good (I am American, by the way), simply because when you do a remake, it has to breathe and have a life of its own, not merely copy the original. This is not easy to do. But I was swayed by the glowing reviews of fans on Amazon. To my immense disappointment, I could not tolerate more than a few minutes of any episode of Season Two. Hard to say why... Probably it's because I've seen it all before. There is nothing new here. I was hoping for a fresh creation from the same source, not merely a copy of the original (and a less funny one, at that). For example, it's weird that the characters have so many of the same gestures, tics, and even appearance as their British counterparts. For heaven's sake, couldn't the writers take the idea and run with it? Did they have to slavishly copy the original? If you have already seen the British version, watching this is like seeing the same thing over again, but not as good. It is NOT like seeing an additional season of a show you already know and love.

2. Posted: Aug 2 2008

   While the first season took a little while to ramp up, the second season of The Office is comedic gold all the way through. The second season expands upon many of the supporting characters and makes the main cast really shine. This is a show that's not to be missed.

3. Posted: Jul 21 2008

   The item arrived quickly and in great condition. I got exactly what I asked for. Thanks.

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