What are the major differences between the British and American shows of "The Office"? Which is better?

Question

Other than the fact, of course, that one has British actors and the other has American actors...

Answer 1

If you're looking for a great comparison, try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office#Comparison_of_UK_and_US_versions.

From personal experience, I think the main difference really comes from the fact that each are designed to appeal to a different audience. The British show's humor is very dry; a lot of British humor comes more from an "Oh my god!" uncomfortable source than a "Haha that's funny!" source. While the American office captures this element, it is catered more towards the American audience, who has a shorter attention span and a craving for goofy situations.

As far as which one is better, I think it depends on which one you see first. After becoming obsessed with the American Office, I got out a DVD of the British version. It was funny, but it didn't capture my attention the way the American one does. Also, I had become so attached to Michael, Jim, Pam, and Dwight, that I couldn't help but not care as much about their British counterparts (David, Tim, Dawn, and Gareth).

I hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

The british one sucked, the american one doesn't.

Answer 3

Both are funny. The British show is a bit racier, but similarities exist between both.

Answer 4

american one sucked. the british one didn't

they dragged it out too long, making it into 3 seasons, 2 of them being long ones. completely fkd it up.. what r u yanks gonna do next make a blackadder in the gulf war. or fawlty towers in the hilton