I Watched The Office Australia So You Don't Have To

[@biospark4758]

The problem with making the “Dwight” the receptionist as opposed to the “Pam” is that now, the dynamic becomes the salesman bullying the receptionist instead of the slacker salesman pranking the hardworking but eccentric salesman. It almost feels like punching down instead of an equal push and pull.

[@calebatkinson137]

Also the Dwight character was not well portrayed at all imo, didn't enjoy her in in any scenes rly. Kinda disappointing bc Dwight is so good.

[@solbeltracando120]

I AGREE SO MUCH. I literally just left an a$$ long comment abt this😂

[@valenz1234]

doesn't help that he's a dude and she's a woman either.

[@gregorymoore2877]

At least now the "Dwight" character can menstruate. Which means she doesn't have to rely on idiotic calendars anymore. She can just count the says since her last cycle. Plus she can be more in tune with the moon and the tides. 😉

[@maroonstarsface]

Oh I agree but there's no way piggy Pam could have been a receptionist now, it would be considered disempowering to our female hero. Meanwhile discount Dwight is written as someone we're meant to root against. It's like they diddnt watch the final season. If they did, they'd have seem the heart warming smile when he was handed a rocket launcher and written a better god damn character to carry on his legacy!

[@kimberleywilliams7802]

My biggest problem is how unnatural the acting feels. The US Office is good because they genuinely all seem like a bunch of losers working a dead end job.

[@maybemackenziee]

Facts

[@ruthie8785]

The Auffice

[@maybemackenziee]

THA AWFFIS

[@MegacoreTeamJake]

The driver's license scene was genuinely hilarious.

[@maybemackenziee]

The funniest, I was actually in tears

[@daveeriksson]

Both the UK and the US version had the office location set outside of the big city. In some seldom heard of town.. Not sure why they choose Sydney either.

[@ashleytuchin7693]

It's set in Rydelmere, not the Sydney CBD. As someone who lives in the Parramatta area I think it makes sense, plus it gave me a thrill to see some recognisable landmarks.

[@daveeriksson]

@ It’s a suburb of Sydney. But I’m glad it gave you a thrill. 🙂

[@yes-e3s1b]

Would've been cool to see it located in Toowoomba or something lol

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

I suggest that all fans of *The Office* in Australia and the US visit the home of *The Office*, Slough in Berkshire. Book, at a minimum, three or four nights in this the total gem of the Home Counties. You will never want to leave. 😮.🫤

[@yes-e3s1b]

@@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe spot on, slough is an absolute jewel of southeast england, always should be top of priorites when planning an england trip

[@Itsnathanlust]

The amount of takes we had to do because everyone was laughing at the drivers licence scene 😂

[@maybemackenziee]

Bro I bet hahahaha so funny

[@stevemolloy2747]

Just watched that episode, was that Mexican brand a copy of GYG?

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

LICENCE .

[@iseeyousleepdad6463]

I think Hanna is a genuinely well written character in terms of comedy, I just hope that they'll be able to write the rest of the cast as well.

[@norwelleckmond1158]

Great video, love this style where you explain what happened in each episode instead of just breaking it down, I really appreciate it :) Looking forward to seeing more of your channel!

[@maybemackenziee]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@bloopybloop12]

thankyouuu OMGGG WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO REVIEW THIS

[@maybemackenziee]

UR WELCOME

[@matthewdavid9039]

The saying “no one asked for it” makes no sense. It’s either good or it’s bad. We asked for more Star Wars but look where that got us.

[@Qoobon_]

And following that, noone asked for an Andor series and yet people love it

[@chrish8111]

The phrase does make sense... If no one asked for it, the demand is going to be low AND itll be scrutinized heavily for co-opting the office name.

[@matthewdavid9039]

@@chrish8111 that’s just not true mate take a look at the remakes of the Batman series and the casted actors like Ledger that shocked everyone. Even the US office was heavily shit on in the first season. If it catches on and gets better before it’s cancelled then it can turn into a top show we just don’t know. This show took about 4 eps before I started laughing and enjoying the show but it got better. If it finds its own heading great, if not it’s just another tried and failed show.

[@artsyomni]

@@chrish8111even if people ask for something, it can have no demand if the thing turns out to be bad. Whereas, if nobody asks for something, and it turns out amazing, the demand will generate itself.

[@88chachacha]

Well… turns out it’s bad.

[@stevemolloy2747]

I wish I was involved with writing this, so much potential

[@maybemackenziee]

With great power comes great responsibility

[@pinkmoonjuice5158]

Feels like they'll find their footing with the next season. That's what happened to the US Office as well. It originally tried too hard to imitate the UK version but finally found it's voice during season 2!

[@maybemackenziee]

Agreed

[@Fr3ddieB96]

Don't think they'll be a second season

[@SourRazberry]

I chose the wrong moment to take a massive swig of my drink 😂 lost my shit at the drivers license scene

[@iqtidarrahman2148]

Finally a video with the actual clips

[@Awesome_Alex99]

I thought the show was decent, but I wish they would have created original characters instead of copying from the office. u.s

[@tesamccrackenn]

There are 14 versions of The Office (UK, US, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Finland, India, Czech Republic, Sweden, Israel, Chile, Canada, France, and Germany), and all of them have their own version of a Michael, a Dwight, a Jim, and a Pam. I agree that it would be nice to see some more diversity. We really don’t need so many shows with the same characters.

[@tesamccrackenn]

There are 14 versions of The Office (UK, US, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Finland, India, Czech Republic, Sweden, Israel, Chile, Canada, France, and Germany), and all of them have their own version of a Michael, a Dwight, a Jim, and a Pam. I agree that it would be nice to see some more diversity. We really don’t need so many shows with the same characters.

[@Awesome_Alex99]

@@tesamccrackenn canada? I've only ever heard of u.s, u.k and Australia

[@tesamccrackenn]

@@Awesome_Alex99 yup! You can look it up, I only found out recently as well while watching an office deep dive. The Canadian version is in French, though, so the only English ones are UK, US, and Australia.

[@tesamccrackenn]

@@Awesome_Alex99 Yup! I just found out recently as well. But the Canadian version is in French, so the only English ones are the UK, US, and Australian ones.

[@thatdomguy2857]

I think the first season was just as good as the first season of the US - I would be curious to see what future seasons will be like. I do think there are Aussie shows that hit that awkward workplace humour just as well as (if not better than) The Office - Utopia (also called Dreamland in some countries) is the office but in Government, and Fisk is The Office in a small suburban Law Firm. B

[@SidneyCritic]

6:35 Doh! They get Carlo Ritchie to be the delivery guy when he is the best dead-pan delivery comic around.

[@NoahNotNoah]

It sounds like the AUS Office had the same issue with US office with the first season. Trying too hard to “copy” their predecessor. 1st season of US was trying to be too much like the British until the second season where it found its roots to be different If the AUS version does get a second season, hopefully they branch out and try to be their own thing

[@kommissar.murphy]

In ep4 they briefly mention lizzy and Hannah doing Stumblin In at Karaoke, which would have been a sight to see. That song is epic!

[@SuperPapaDopolis]

I got a giggle out of Australian Mexican food being so niche that he said "Guzman "why" Gomez" instead of the Spanish "ee". OZ is missing out on some good food and culture. No hate here BTW, I love Australian culture.

[@maybemackenziee]

Hahahaha yeah I got no clue!

[@aswespeakI65]

just found you today and you’re so funny im offended youtube didn’t recommend your channel to me earlier !

[@maybemackenziee]

Thank you!

[@guodaripinskaite6314]

Thank you, Matthias. I myself am lithuanian and have no idea what is going on in many parts of my small country, so it’s quite crazy that a foreigner has to show me all of the curiosities of my homeland, haha. Glad you’re safe!

[@alicemarie6426]

I expected the worst from this show but I actually enjoyed it, yes some parts are meh but as a kiwi it was quite close to home and relatable 😂

[@schoo9256]

Might actually give it a go. There are some good lines in here and the plots actually look original and localised. The first season of the US office was so bad that people forget it exists, and the show as a whole turned out excellent. So i really hope they get a second season to see what they can do. I dont think the backlash against it would have been so bad if it was a male boss, either. Everyone is on heightened alert about female characters because of an influx of crap DEI-focused writing in our media. But this show doesn't seem to be focused on shoving morals down our throat. It just happens to have a female MC. Which is how it should be. So I think we should give this one a chance.

[@maybemackenziee]

@@schoo9256 totally agree

[@schoo9256]

@maybemackenziee why, thank you!

[@Kassie0ate0a0cow]

This actually doesn’t look half bad might watch it thanks !

[@solbeltracando120]

You’re so underrated. Minute 8:19 is PURE GOLD. 😂❤

[@maybemackenziee]

Thank you!

[@emilymorton013]

funny vid man :D love seeing aussie commentary

[@maybemackenziee]

@@emilymorton013 thank you!

[@lololpoppy]

It just seems the wrong time and place. The financial crisis and small city meant the staff in US office had no choice but to put up with Michael’s shit. Now they’re in the population centre of the country where there’s ample job opportunities, they just wouldn’t put up with the bullshit and bullying.

[@valenz1234]

youd be surprised

[@omegabash]

I hope they keep going with the Aussie vibes. It's what made the US version so damn good, because it felt like a window into American worklife. Plus aussie culture just funny for some reason. Might be the auckcents.

[@Skillajean]

Bringing me back when talking about Melbourne cup at school 😭

[@poch195]

I'm sorry, did anyone ask for this remake? Australia? You did, didn't you?

[@Xalgucennia]

No, Australia has this certain set of people who work the abc/sbs (our public broadcasters) who get large sums of public/corporate money to make woke terrible trash and "local" content that few people watch. This is yet another iteration of that.

[@maybemackenziee]

I don’t think so

[@andocommando3071]

We already have The Office in Australia (Utopia)

[@ashleytuchin7693]

I'm an Australian who did ask for it, actually.

[@Xalgucennia]

@@ashleytuchin7693 Lemme guess you're a city urban liberal type in Sydney or Melbourne and you think the pablum from the ABC/SBS is super insightful?

[@superiorcomicfan]

As a diehard Office (US) fan, I really wanna watch it and check it out for myself because it actually really does look pretty funny but apparently it's available to stream literally everywhere *EXCEPT* the US😭

[@maybemackenziee]

I think it’s vpn time baby

[@AllisterMacDonald115]

it doesn't look as bad as i thought, but the us office won't be beaten

[@jordy9096]

You found that blinds bit funny? Low bar

[@applejones1697]

Ikr. Shows trash

[@yellowdai5y]

why am i crying at fantasizers 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@maybemackenziee]

STOP IT

[@typicalrobot]

We have the same basketball hoop

[@maybemackenziee]

Oh heck yeah

[@foiblemooch2686]

The reason this is getting made is simply that its cost effective. Instead of buying the rights to the American office which would cost millions, you simply buy the rights to the British one which will naturally be much cheaper. You can use the name "the office" and use the four main characters (plus Lee/Roy and Keith/Kevin). You get all the brand recognition at the fraction of the cost.

[@SuspectMear]

I love your videos so much thank you for the content!

[@maybemackenziee]

Thank youuu really appreciate it!

[@papermind4010]

Sometimes shoes are too big to fill, even if you got a big Johnson. “Wahhh it’s woke” yeah, the modern Australian workplace is woke. It’s an accurate representation of the modern Australian workplace.

[@meowmeow2427]

loved the video!! :)

[@maybemackenziee]

@@meowmeow2427 thank you meowmeow!

[@blakejstafff]

great video dude!!

[@maybemackenziee]

@@blakejstafff cheers Blake my dudeeeee

[@multiversomental6893]

I feel that they missed an opportunity for a cool twist: have a romantic thing between the salesman and the receptionist, but more like a teasing fighting kind. Sort of what amy and jake are in brooklyn 99. Honestly the relationship between greta and nick is super boring

[@lilith4961]

Is is weird that I have the Hots for the Australian boss?

[@maybemackenziee]

Each to their own!

[@DomQuartuccio]

Little bit, yes.

[@svgstarlight]

the lesbian flag bit was actually so funny 😭

[@MajesticAngel13]

I cant look at Lizzy without seeing Ted Rami. It’s the eyes

[@gregorymoore2877]

Lizzy is the Dwight character right? If so, I can't look at Lizzy without thinking "Dwight" can finally be more in tune with the moon and the tides. 😉

[@SariahCupp-lx3xd]

When it comes to the Office, I love how the show is cleaver of when it comes to the jokes and the characters of who they are But The office (Australian), I feel like it trying too hard of trying to be like of what the US and the UK versions are perfect for everyone, but the target audiences are

[@shazbots]

Random question, do you like "curried sausages"? Also, I just learned that there's a Mexican restaurant chain in Australia. (I'm an American.)

[@maybemackenziee]

@@shazbots not a fan of

[@KrytoRift]

Nobody would confuse greta with pam 😬

[@closeben]

also a couple of kiwis pretending to be australian pretending to be american pretending to be australian.

[@asherlevin1762]

Not too sure how you were so positive about this...I did laugh a couple of times...Just felt Hannah was trying too hard - a lot of the lines were not funny but forced.

[@natralally3467]

Did anyone ask for the american office?

[@ciscoisaboss]

That's a good point. But at this point it's kinda overdone

[@solbeltracando120]

No but it’s a cultural staple recognized literally all around the world. Like the original Star Wars serie is. We ended up asking for more and we fuxking ruined it. The office was never asked for, yet it became one of the best most viewed show EVER. So, shut up and go watch it again if you don’t understand why. And if u still don’t, just shut up and let us be happy, thanks :) With love, from Italy (sry for English mistakes)❤

[@gregorymoore2877]

No. But I'm extremely thankful none-the-less.

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

According to rumors, Ricky Gervais did not want to do the cameo in the US version because it has no relation to the original BBC series. It took a good payday, first-class flights, and five-star hotels for him and his partner.

[@lbb2043]

Bluey is in Brisbane!

[@chriscross1031]

The Penrith Panthers are in Sydney

[@lavender317]

Stevie's actor is actually transmasc/nonbinary, so the running joke of Hannah thinking he's a lesbian is really funny because that really is just part of the trans experience

[@solbeltracando120]

You could do The Office of any freaking country existing, I honestly don’t care. It’s an amazing show, if u manage to, good for your country. BUT The Office US characters and dynamics are SO perfectly tailored and in sync the way they are, that if u try and copy it it’ll be bad, very very bad. The Office idea is so good by itself that if u just let it be naturally it’ll work smoothly. so just take that and adapt it to your choice of characters which they should be natural and made specifically for the actors. Exactly like the office is did. If u remember, there are so many good scenes that were completely unscripted and improvised and they work sooo good (smtimes even better than the scripted one that they get aired instead) exactly because the characters and the actors are two faces of the same coin. Like you say at the start of the video, u can clearly notice that they tried waaay to much giving a kind of forced and fake veil to the whole thing. Now, there are way worse shows that The Office Australia, but it def has A LOT of improvements to work on if they want to have more audiences/seasons.

[@solbeltracando120]

Sorry if I made any grammar or syntax mistakes, I’m from Italy😅

[@jacquelinehernandez785]

What a boring show

[@solbeltracando120]

“NAUWW”

[@literallynoone5125]

It kind of makes sense that Nick doesn’t have a funny line until seven episodes in because Jim didn’t have a funny line for nine seasons

[@chrislegobrosproductions6588]

Are you sure you watched the entire show very closely?

[@adrija9340]

I watched bits of it and it was *really* bad. Felt like a KZbin skit parodying The Office, more than anything.

[@yPixelmania]

Why the title rename?

[@maybemackenziee]

Didn’t think anyone would notice lmao

[@RDB93]

Typical Aussie comedy in 2024. Just bad bad stuff.

[@stargirl.interl7de]

Wow

[@maybemackenziee]

WOW!

[@NerdLord]

The fact that you can laugh at this show terrified me a lot

[@Rachelroxanne1111]

You’re so cute, I clicked

[@TrevorPhilipsBro]

shouldve gone with Jim Jefferies

[@maybemackenziee]

Would’ve been interesting

[@JackRobbins]

so did friendlyjordies

[@maybemackenziee]

literally just saw he uploaded when i was going to upload mine and my heart kinda broke :/

[@lukeypukey12345]

this is so bias. Your “friend” is on it, you are Australian. Ofc your humour is broken.

[@braydonchapman3808]

Narrrrrrr

[@harryg2453]

This show is so lame I would rather watch paint dry.

[@bruhnoa4441]

australian propaganda‼️ this show is ass‼️‼️‼️🗣🗣

[@bassgasmask]

I think Australian Jim is going to get with Australian Dwight... why else would a man pick on a woman? also, the actress they got to play Greta is pretty meh,

[@schoo9256]

A guy picking on a girl is only good material for a romance if she picks on him back and there is actual banter involved. Otherwise its just the same as anyone picking on someone who doesn't like it--bullying.

[@aswespeakI65]

i mean there are other reasons why a man would bully a woman besides the “he just likes her” thing. they’re adults, not children.

[@docdoc2011]

lol this sounds boring

[@footykid98]

Delusional if you found this funny at all

[@legoheaven]

The US 🇺🇸 version is the watered down attempt of the British 🇬🇧 original and now for the completely evaporated Australian 🇦🇺 version with a commentary from someone who seems to like watered down things. Yawn. 🥱

[@baileyayre5317]

Lmao do you know how lame you have to be to post a comment like that

[@_KeiiM_]

I binged The Office US this summer and i cant move on so i think thats my excuse to still not moving on 🥸