The Office
No, not my office, but the American version of the BBC success The Office is, quite simply, the best sitcom on television right now. I know my timing is lousy, but I promise to write again on the subject at the beginning of its third season next fall instead of waiting until the week after the season finale airs.This show is absolutely brilliant. As with any show, some weeks are better than others, but there are so many gems that it's worth giving a few episodes to discover. What makes this show so good is not just that it eschews modern sitcom antics such as laugh tracks and famous guest stars and, instead, focuses on good writing and multi-dimensional characters.
Although Steve Carell does a fantastic job as the clueless boss, the best moments of the show are the reactions and lines of the supporting characters. They are people we all know, and in some cases reflect our attitudes. And who can't love the Jim and Pam love story? I'm a sucker for a slow-paced, real-life love story, and it doesn't get any better then those two.
So if you happen to stumble upon it on re-runs or DVD, give it a chance this summer. Otherwise, pay attention next Fall -- Thursdays in its new time slot of 8:30pm (ET) on NBC. Although many will say the original series far surpasses this one (and in some ways, it does), the American version has found its own pace and is far cleaner than the BBC one. That's why I prefer it, at least!
For additional insights, check out this site, which does a far better job of relaying all things related to the show: http://www.lifeintheoffice.com/, as well as the official website: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/ (the April Fool's Day mock PSAs are classic -- http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/index.shtml#main), and this MySpace site that Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesley) updates regularly during the season as they film: http://www.myspace.com/pambeesley.
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