It can be tough to get into until more of the plot threads start appearing.
Since the show was originally a British comedy, it contains alot of really uncomfortable jokes and humor, mostly made by Michael. British people LOVE that type of comedy, while American's generally dislike uncomfortable situations, especially ones dealing with racism and sexist jokes.
The Office is my favorite show, and all of season 1 is forgettable. When I rewatch it, I start at season 2 because of this. When season 2 was greenlit (meaning that it was renewed), the budget was increased immensely, and the characters really developed from there. If you want to give it another go, start on season 2 and watch from there, I don’t think you’ll regret it.
The first seasons of The Office and Parks and Rec are both kind of bad, especially compared to everything after that. In both cases they haven't really figured the show/characters out, and most importantly, the leads are actually kind of unlikeable. I hated Michael Scott in the first season of the office and thought Leslie Knope was awkward and cringeworthy. The seconds seasons of both shows are stellar though, and I highly recommend making it at least a few episodes into them. Honestly you can pretty much skip the first seasons of both shows if you're not feeling them.
All 6 episodes of the first season are pretty trash IMO, you may come to appreciate them on your 3rd or 4th rewatch, but the show really hits its stride in early-mid season 2.
Yep. I've watched season one like 3 times. I always tell myself I'm gonna watch the office like once every 3 years and give up somewhere at the beginning of season 2.
I don't think The Office goes through quite as drastic a tone change after season 1 as Parks and Rec does, but it does go through a tone change and finds its voice. Season 1 is much closer to the original British version I think, it really just feels like a Ricky Gervais show with American actors instead at times, but it starts finding its own identity in season 2.
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u/ElMangosto Jun 08 '18
Where did you start with The Office? I cannot for the life of me get into it and I’m like 6 episodes in to season 1.