The original post: /r/television by /u/Early-Piano2647 on 2026-03-23 23:08:15+00:00.
I’ve never sat down and watched an entire episode of the OG, but I’ve seen more than enough YouTube clips over the years of all the great moments.
The UK version couldn’t have had a better start if it tried, for a first episode. It was slightly safe, but knowing UK humour that won’t last long and they’ll stop copying the American version quite so much (unless Lorne legally has a firm grip on the creative process).
I think, similarly to the US Office, once it finds its feet and forges its own unique identity, it could be a future UK TV classic. I’ll be sitting down with my folks every Sunday night to watch it (Brits, but in Australia).
I’m just happy for another platform to discover UK comedic talent. Not that there isn’t enough, but one more to the mix is always a good thing.
Speaking of Australia, just you wait. There’ll be an Oz version in the next five years. And good god will it be terrible. Very few Aussie comedians these days are actually funny (the ones who get the gigs, anyway).