The Office (UK) Series 1 received critical acclaim and helped establish Ricky Gervais as a comedic talent. The show's success led to a second series, as well as an American adaptation, which was also created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Series 1 consists of just six perfect episodes, running roughly 30 minutes each. The premise is simple: a documentary crew follows the staff at Wernham Hogg paper company in Slough. The branch manager, David Brent (Gervais), desperately wants to be loved as a friend, not just a boss—resulting in painfully awkward jokes, humiliating dance moves, and relentless self-promotion.

: In many regions, including the UK, the series is available for subscribers.