methodman

ok i think that its as good of not better than the original, after seeing it a few times i think its been adapted really well, any one else think so?

also the receptionist pam....theres something about her...

also the female boss. ding dong!

ReallyReallyGoodMeat

I think the chemistry between the workers is no where near the original version, but they haven't done a bad job in general with it, they could have done a lot worse (see: Pink Panther)

KiwiGTI

It has turned into a far better series, very funny, and hopefully it will be a long term series due to it's popularity.

Just to add, season 2 is where it really gets good. And I think the characters are turning out better. Dwight K Schrute for one.

OllyK

It would be difficult for it to be worse than the original.

2000TLondon

Yeah, I agree, haven't seen last nights yet, but I watch it every week after Earl and think it is in the same ball park as the original, but wouldn't class it as better, but very good!

Neil W

When is this on and what channel etc.. Is it called The Office?

Markus

Not sure what UK channel it airs on, but I 2000TLondon is probably talking about a yank channel (CBS or something) I would guess, as I too watch Earl, and then ignore the Office. Couldn't stand the UK version, and have seen about 10 mins of the US version and it's the usual crap that occurs when the US remakes a UK show (Coupling anyone?)

Now, Earl, that is US programming at it's best

Abdabz

Yep the yanks have destroyed yet another great british comedy mind you americans just dont do sit coms well at all IMO... The only thing they got right was Friends (am I really saying this) but I have not enjoyed any other "comedy" offering from over the pond in my life... They should stick to films and big kahoona burgers...

Markus

Friends was ok up until the end of the second season, after that I lost interest. Coupling was, I think, based on friends, but more risque, and far better.

They are *still* doing Survivor, which is just so crap. If I was trying to survive on an island I'd kill the others and eat them, but you can't do that, it's not allowed. pah!

Canadain TV shows are a little bit better than the yank stuff, they seem to get irony and british humor, which I like.

KiwiGTI

What about these :

Cheers
The Simpsons
Seinfeld
2 & 1/2 men
My name is Earl
The Fresh Prince

And I know you said films but British comedy films are absolute rubbish compared to some of the US comedy films.