The Office (Franchise)

“The Office” is a mockumentary sitcom originally created in the UK by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in 2001. It featured Gervais as the boss and main character. The series had two seasons and two special episodes. It was adapted in various countries including Germany and the United States. The US version, which ran from 2005 to 2013 on NBC, was the longest-running adaptation with nine seasons and 201 episodes. It became the top-streamed show on Netflix in the US. A follow-up to the US version was announced in 2024 and is set to stream on Peacock, owned by NBCUniversal Media Group.