The Office Australia - Full Series Review

[@Slay_zilla]

The whole show feels like Australians PRETENDING to be Americans pretending to be Australians with terrible American comedy that PORTRAYS itself as “Australian” like who was this made for???

[@steinanderson]

*Australians pretending to be Americans pretending to be British.

[@hessflix]

Couldn't agree more!!! Well said!

[@ThiccNickFilms]

You have the sickest group of friends that would watch this together with you

[@hessflix]

You’re right brother I’m very lucky to have them! Thanks again for watching and the comment mate 🙏

[@spaceopera87]

The US Office had writers that were, frankly, complete geniuses and actors that could take it knock it out of the park. They managed to secure super unique, super talented people and it ended up being lightning in bottle. You can't force something like that, those things end up happening by chance

[@MrB-vj1vg]

Are you talking about the US Office? Who took a genius idea and made it as bland as humanly possible, ruined it in every way. Made the show Gervais and Merchant were doing everything not to make. Just made an average sitcom with unbelievable characters.

[@hessflix]

I agree I love the US office and I think it's definetly hard to replicate! And the best shows take risks, take time to develop, make careful creative choices - I'm not sure the Aussie office has any of that. I love the US and UK versions!

[@hessflix]

Mr B do you like the UK version? I watched the US first, but now the UK has overtaken it as my favourite

[@MrB-vj1vg]

@@hessflix I am from UK, glad to hear you like the UK office

[@richardgullick1867]

The Aussies are some of the funniest people in the world, but the mainstream comedy scene is amongst the worst.

[@hessflix]

I’m probably the worst person to ask because I’m not a huge comedy fan, I do like the front bar guys like Molloy and Sam Pang though but if this show is anything to go by, I agree!!

[@jasongoodacre]

I'm struggling to name any Australian that makes me laugh. Which is why the TV comedy and stand-up comedy scene in Australia is full of British comedians.

[@lotech]

You watched all of this and have never watched Utopia???

[@aternialaffsalot]

cardinal sin

[@Bot23]

​@@aternialaffsalothis eminence

[@hessflix]

You're very right I have to watch it!! Love Rob Sitch so much in Frontline

[@SelectiveApathy82]

The creators and head writers of this remake are two women, and I have a strong feeling both are new-wave feminists. C'mon folks, did anyone REALLY think it was going to be funny in the SLIGHTEST?!?!

[@khaelclaudmeiss3397]

Superstore is diverse but it is not afraid of tackling senstitive issues.

[@hessflix]

Just added it to my watchlist, had never heard of it! Sounds cool!

[@khaelclaudmeiss3397]

@hessflix It's actually a fun series. I watched it 5 times already.

[@MseeBMe]

My wife has been waiting to watch this - I’ve been dreading it. This review didn’t help my sense of dread.

[@hessflix]

Good luck my friend ... hope the watch through wasn't too painful!

[@Fatymable]

find a new wife

[@dimitrishow_D]

It was fun...altho I was high as f....it's not the office usa or uk...but it made me laugh .

[@twocents-Thomas-Zadro]

I am impressed that you really watched it all. I gave up after some 15min in the first part as it was utterly dull. Not being funny is a risk that comes with comedy, as not everyone might find the same thing amusing, but being bloody boring is simply a crime.

[@hessflix]

Agreed, they gotta make it have some kind of character or soul!! Unfortunately I agree about the first episode - I think it could be worth watching the rest of the series to fully make up your mind or a few episodes ahead as it does get slightly better, but for me it was only very marginal, not enough for me to enjoy it

[@RageONTv]

I watched 2 episodes and really disliked the casting. I’m in Canada Montreal. Made me chuckle a couple of times but that’s about it. Doubt it will get a season 2

[@hessflix]

I agree mate! It would be interesting to see how the actors went with some better scripts/comedy/directorial choices in a potential season 2, but I agree, it seems unlikely to happen!

[@oliolioli1381]

It was mostly bad, however the female boss does a pretty strong job with the material she is given, the lesbian flag joke with Stevie the warehouse manager was funny and the whole Danny episode was realistic and tragic and pretty hilarious in parts. HR manager stares at the camera way too often and the show all most preaches and promotes that Human Resources is the way and good strong dependable men are needed to calm down erratic women - the irony of this theme when the show is pushing diversity cracked me up 😂

[@RageONTv]

@ 😁😁 absolutely agree with you there !

[@MarcusRonaldi]

That pizza looks awful.

[@hessflix]

Hahahaha I'm vegetarian so for me it's heaven!! From a local family business - underrated imo but most people have the same reaction as you 😂

[@quadcomplex2059]

Looks like pizza by Alfredo to me! Definitely no Alfredo’s pizza café quality

[@waymok2789]

There’s no such thing as awful pizza, just some is better than others.

[@TheHazarium]

@quadcomplex2059 Okay listen, what is better ? A medium amount of good pizza Or All you can eat of pretty good pizza

[@pigglypoof]

I used to believe that, until I came across the worst pizza I’ve ever had, couldn’t even finish it, and pizza is one of those foods that you can at least finish

[@NMSS-eh9vn]

New season of Fisk starts this week, you should review that in contrast

[@hessflix]

My parents have been watching it, I did a poll and doesn't seem like there's a heap of demand for a Fisk review but I'd love to watch it!! If my channel becomes big enough one day I'd love to run a Patreon where I could take requests like that to review things people would be interested in seeing. Hoping to get to Fisk eventually and I'll come back to this comment if/when I do!

[@Cartsy-c3v]

Phew. Congrats on getting through all 8 episodes - I made one. Are you recovering okay?

[@hessflix]

Hahaha my only cure has been discovering the UK Office at the same time - that show is five stars!!!

[@adamaccountname]

We could borrow the criticism of the game dragon age, it feels like it's been written with HR in the room

[@ryanpeck3760]

The negative review was warranted. I only watched the first episode, that was more than enough.

[@hessflix]

Thank you mate! I hate to be so negative but I agree, the first episode was probably the worst to be fair but I can't really say it got too much more enjoyable, other than a few moments in the reptile zoo episode

[@dimitrishow_D]

U got to give them a little time office wasn't the best immideatly

[@blainto]

This is a very well made video! You DESERVE more than 300 subs, remember me when you get famous!

[@hessflix]

Thank you so much mate I really really appreciate that!!!! Comments like this mean a lot, I'll come back to it one day in the future, fingers crossed I can make it big!

[@blainto]

@@hessflix

[@derekbos4404]

I just finished watching the series. It was actually pretty good, a lot better than I was expecting! The first ep was the worst but that is usual for any sitcom.

[@hessflix]

Glad that you enjoyed it! I can't say I agree with the quality of the show but if you enjoyed it, that's a good thing! Don't let my negative review take away from your enjoyment of the show. And we both agree about the first episode too! Will be interesting to see if it gets renewed for a second season, it seems to be doing well in Amazon streaming numbers!

[@FPchie]

If you have any Aussie friends whom you hate, just force them to watch this show

[@hessflix]

Hahaha rest in peace what this says about the mates I invited over - I don't hate them 😅

[@MrsBonesjangle]

Thanks for reminding me of "Frontline" - I'd forgotten what a great show that was! You really need to hurry up and binge "Utopia" however, which is quite brilliant Australian satire & not to be missed.

[@hessflix]

Yessss I'm so glad this video reminded you of that AWESOME series!!! I can't wait to get to Utopia, so many comments here have been recommending it and I love Rob Sitch!

[@Gymconjugate]

God bless you for watching it all when no one else will

[@hessflix]

Haha thanks mate - although it seems like its been very successful for Amazon with streaming numbers apparently, I'm surprised but it seems like the IP is powerful enough to get a lot of eyes, or people actually liked it. I wonder what the stats are for people actually completing the series

[@Drizzt-w1m]

Within the wave of reviewers these days that don't seem to want to talk about anything else other than identity politics, seeing your review focusing on actual flaws within the show at hand was like a breath of fresh air

[@hessflix]

Thank you so much this comment means a lot to me! I'm really glad you felt that with my review, that's what I'm aiming for, it makes for much more productive dialogue I think to actually talk about the elements of the shows/movies! Thank you for subscribing too, it's much appreciated!

[@Drizzt-w1m]

@ No problem keep up the good work

[@garysheppard366]

I think they nailed it: Australians love bland ... Jackie O, Chrissie Swan, Asher Keddie, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Friends, our crime shows & dramas with dialogue even the scriptwriters wouldn't spout in real life & acting on a par with Home & Away, which is a feat in itself.

[@hessflix]

I think we're capable of great comedy though - The Castle, Frontline, Muriels Wedding, Malcolm, all great movies and TV shows, albeit from over 20 years ago. Seems like there's less around now I agree, and definetly great point with the dialogue, some of it was ridiculous!

[@TristanMaiolo]

No we don't! All of that crap that you mentioned is what is bad about Australia!

[@hessflix]

@@TristanMaiolo which crap that who mentioned?

[@TristanMaiolo]

@@hessflix sorry the crap @garysheppard366 mentioned! KZbin seems to have changed how replies work and not automatically tagging who you are replying too now!

[@williamrobertson5668]

Why not firstly cast well established Aussie 🇦🇺 comedians? Example- Aunty Donna, Super Wog, Fat Pizza, Carl Barron, Rebel Wilson, Ahn do, Dave Hughes, Akmal Saleh etc the list goes on… Naturally funny people, this could have had potential.. What a shame.

[@misstracyatkins9874]

Absolutely ❤️

[@hessflix]

Couldn't agree more, I would have loved to have seen that! If they get a Season 2, maybe they have the chance to cast some big names like that as recurring characters and make it more enjoyable!

[@BeyondDictation]

Working Dog has made way better IPs for ABC that do this formula, but actually good

[@hessflix]

Rob Sitch is an absolute legend, I agree!

[@paulorocky]

Utopia is legendary - parodies office environments, government, infrastructure planning all in one show.

[@thuslymars]

Everyone at the hub's office i work at, act like ( I'm few episodes in) this after lockdowns were lifted and they had that "return to office order"

[@hessflix]

That's cool if it captured some realism for you! I only worked in an office post covid so it didn't feel that relatable to me - but cool if it does for you! How'd you like the series overall?

[@hkaayaakuu]

Congratulations on 10K views

[@hessflix]

Thanks so much mate!!! Big milestone for my channel, appreciate it :)

[@thuslymars]

Is it like the breakdancer not good ,anyways gonna give it a look

[@hessflix]

I actually liked raygun because she gave me a laugh, everyone was hating but I thought they just needed to lighten up, this show however barely gave me a chuckle :(

[@JabariCrews-u3d]

Great video mate

[@hessflix]

Thanks mate!! And thank you for watching :)

[@JimJK]

5:42 GARY FROM MR INBETWEEN

[@hessflix]

I massively need to watch Mr Inbetween, always saw random clips of it on Facebook hahaha

[@thuslymars]

I think this show only works if you have a warehouse job it's pretty meta tho ,i don't like that they set up every skit with either a meme or one of those TikTok challenges

[@hessflix]

And even the warehouse I feel like wasn’t shown enough or they didn’t use it to its film extent. I hate how some shows are written now seems like they’re designed to be cut up for reels and short form content rather than for an actual audience watching the show

[@CharlitosWG]

Great review, thanks!

[@hessflix]

Thanks for watching and the comment mate, appreciate it!

[@animarch3D]

Don't apologise bro. Fellow Australian here, couldn't agree more with ya breakdown. "comedy is subjective" isn't even an excuse in my opinion. There are definitely "objective" parts of comedy that simply work and don't work. you listed half of them, but things like timing & character building are a somewhat proven recipe, and this is absent of a lot of those basic building blocks that hold it together. Biggest miss for me was the lack of "australian-ness" of it, like you said. I've never even seen an office like this lol. Nice breakdown! keep it up dude

[@hessflix]

Mate thank you so much for the comment and the sub, I really appreciate it!! Fully agree about objective comedy, even for me as someone that doesn't enjoy much stand-up comedy, I can see when it works and why people love it, great point. Real shame they couldn't nail the aussieness of it.

[@mashayekkabir2782]

Great review, I couldn’t finish the first episode

[@hessflix]

Thanks for watching and your comment mate! Sadly I did think the first episode was the worst, but it doesn't get too much better from there!

[@JizzyDipper]

the HERO WE NEEDED. THANK YOU.

[@hessflix]

Thank you for watching my video mate!!

[@adamkickface3776]

I hope this is like Parks and Rec, a pretty bad unrelatable 1st season with a 2nd season that tries something new and gives depth to all of the vapid characters that give the show legs to actually go somewhere. But nowadays if something isn't an immediate slam dunk then its gonna get canned so I doubt it gets a 2nd chance

[@hessflix]

Haven't seen Parks and Rec but I love that idea and that pitch sells that show as well as a Season 2 of this show for me if they went at it with that approach!! I'm just not sure whether the writers would even attempt that or not - but I agree it is said that in the streaming age shows don't seem to get time to breathe and develop

[@TheJimbaHut]

David Brent and Michael Scott broke every PC rule in the book and it was hilarious. This show was all about giving the girls a go - nothing wrong with that - but they had no idea what to joke about.

[@patrickwilliamson29]

That's why it failed, you should never "give someone a go", but get the best person for the job. Somehow australia has turned into this "let them have a go" country when actually what happens is just nepotism

[@forty_two42]

Im an American, but a big fan of a bunch of comedic Australians. I havent seen the Ausffice yet because we dont have it here. But like wheres the names. Wheres like idk Broden Kelly. Perhaps a cameo from Tim Michin. Wil Anderson, Hannah Gadsby, maybe Matt Stewart. Idk. I dont wanna just sit here and list a million funny Aussies. You get the point. But youd think for a big name IP, youd grab a heavy hitter. Or a writing room heavy hitter. Does every funny aussie already have a show? Is Michelle Braiser on like the 16th season of a crime drama ive never heard of and thats why theres no Aussie Funnypeople around?

[@hessflix]

I could not agree more mate!!!! It just seems beyond belief that they didn't include some of the big names that you mentioned, even one of them would have immensely increased the quality of the show I reckon! I reckon some higher-ups at Amazon didn't have much idea what they were doing!

[@andrewc1236]

and I bet there is no blooper reel ... coz no one was laughing on the inside

[@hessflix]

Apparently the HR guy completed editing a short film on set cos the PCs they had were fully functional I read in an article haha. I wonder what the set was like it would be great to hear the honest thoughts of all the actors compared to season 1 of the US office

[@willfez1623]

Great video mate!! But make your bed and close your closet 😂

[@hessflix]

Hahahahaha great pick up you're not wrong mate I realised this after recording 😂😂😂 thanks for watching as always ya beast

[@MadHouseProductionsD]

This is honestly a lesson studios need to learn. If you're going to knowingly name a show after a piece of intellectual property, we're going to compare! They call it that because they know we're going to watch because of The Office recognition of being "a good comedy". Enough of this war. "We're remaking it, but think about it as a remake. We just hope you keep the success of the original in your head when associating with our creation." We're not numb to the core, it's okay to say something was bad jeez lol.

[@hessflix]

Could not agree more mate great points all round!! I think I'm just reluctant to rag on Australian productions as they already have such a hard time already, but all the points you made here are 10000% facts. And the show isn't good.

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

What annoys me is this show has been given a real push marketing wise, when there are way better Australian show which don't seem to get as much attention like The Newsreader, Deadloch, Mr Inbetween, Utopia, Fisk, Class of 07 etc.

[@hessflix]

Great recommendations in your comment mate!!!! I'd vaguely heard of or remembered quite of a few of those and I'd love to get round to watching them, and great point, for some reason media wants to push this American/UK IP rather than promoting true quality original Aussie productions!

[@pjc3163]

Gen X here, there hasn't been anything funny for 30 years. I don't care anymore, everything is so w&k$ now...

[@kashthrills]

there really has, and it really isn't

[@paulw5039]

@@kashthrills Examples? He's right though, you can't make good comedy if you're always walking on eggshells, afraid you might offend someone.

[@laserspewpew_7175]

Australian comedy perhaps but there have been UK, US comedies in the last 30 years.

[@kashthrills]

​@@paulw5039good thing that's a surface level boomer caricaure of the modern world and cultural landscape then i guess

[@paulw5039]

@@kashthrills Good thing that's a surface level zoomer caricature of a legitimate observation. Actually, I'd guess Millennial. Zoomers don't whine so endemically.

[@MayaLove1976]

I agree with you. I couldn’t wait to see it and after watching a couple of promos I could tell it was so bad I decided I’m not even going to bother.

[@hessflix]

I reckon it might be worth checking it out to fully make up your mind, after the first 2 or 3 episodes you will know if its for you, but yeah tbh if you didn't like the promo I don't think you'll enjoy it rip :(

[@frybodelgado1482]

Oh really? A Xenox of a Xenox that comes out like ten years too late isn’t a piece of Art? I’m blown away XD

[@hessflix]

"Xenox has multiple meanings, including a genus of bee flies, a variety of flower, and a property accommodation logo" I can't seem to find a definition online for Xenox but somehow I knew exactly what you meant! Hahahaha

[@Joshirwin01]

@@hessflix They meant Xerox bro, old school photocopy.

[@frybodelgado1482]

@@Joshirwin01 Yes that. I mean a Copy of a Copy of a Copy...

[@flanamation]

*Tim and Dawn

[@hessflix]

Whoops did I make a mistake somewhere? Maybe said Martin Freeman by accident haha

[@LuigiTheItalian]

I tried watching it. After 12 minutes, I couldnt watch anymore. There was just nothing to care about

[@hessflix]

Unfortunately I found it a really tough watch too and I agree, it was hard to latch on to any of the characters and care about them. I think it could be worth checking out a few episodes to fully make up your mind, but it didn't come together for me.

[@dragonite87]

This show didn't need to be done. It was never going to compare to the UK or US versions. There are better Aussie shows to watch like Utopia or Fisk.

[@hessflix]

Couldn't agree more mate! I do think mayyyybee they could have made a good aussie version if it was distinctly Australian but from the start it seemed like that would be very hard to do. Can't wait to watch Utopia or Fisk, so many people have recommended them!

[@CaioMomesso]

U said right on the beginning, the show has no soul. I got embarrassed by the actors not the characters

[@hessflix]

Definetly characters for me rather than actors - actors can only do so much with a bad script! I think the writing was poor

[@DanMichaels-h4u]

You know they thought the US Office was going to be canceled until season 4. Critics absolutely hated the first season and Michael. I think it worked out for them, no?

[@mackamotorsport2593]

This isn't the American office.

[@КурочкаКрашена]

The first season of the American Office is dreadful and would get reviews like this one. A pale imitation of the British original. But they made it something different which succeeded because it wasn't just a rehash. You make an excellent point that the American version was given time to get to where it became really good and it kept getting renewed before it became a sensation. Sadly in the age of Netflix, anything not an instant hit is unlikely to get beyond a first season. BTW I haven't seen this Australian Office and I'm not bothered either way, I don't understand how offended people are about it though.

[@mackamotorsport2593]

@@КурочкаКрашена watch it and find out

[@patrickwilliamson29]

@@КурочкаКрашена Yes but they had good actors in the american one. I always hated all versions of the office but at least I can see why some people like the american one

[@hessflix]

In my opinion though I actually really like the first season of the US office unlike a lot of people. I'm interested to see if they could make a positive course correction in a second season of this show but I just have very little faith given the quality of the first season that they could do such a big turnaround. I don't think the changes between Season 1 of the US Office and Season 2 is that huge

[@rafa57games]

One change I would do, is in the Pam romance, make the actual boyfriend be a very nice and likeable guy, not some jerk. Just so that the story isn't the same again

[@hessflix]

Great idea I love that spin on it! I wish they made some more creative and cool decisions like that!

[@comedyfish]

I watched the first episode - it was pretty good - very much in the vein of the original series, why are you comparing it to the US version? Its like saying a cover version isn't like the remix of the orginal song.. its not trying to be like the US version. Still everyone has a right to an opinion, even guys living back at home doing videos in their teenage bedroom!

[@thehobbyshop5306]

I watched 10 minutes, never even cracked a smile. It is completely awful.

[@hessflix]

Hahaha I wish you were a writer of the show because the joke at the end of your comment gave me a genuine chuckle! I think its inevitable that a show being a remake of a massive IP is going to be compared to the popular originals. The show doesn't even hide away from this, with the characters being so similar to the originals as well. Cover versions of popular songs can still be worse than the original! And even on it's own in isolation (which is hard to imagine), I don't think its a particularly good show. Shows like Frontline do the whole concept 100 times better imo.

[@chubletfletcher1462]

australia cares too much about being recognised by the 'international community' to stand on its own and actually produce good comedy

[@hessflix]

In this circumstance I definetly agree mate! Tried to make it marketable to the US when it should be a show made for Australians!

[@b.dangerfield6499]

Men wrote ‘Utopia’ Women wrote ‘the Australian Office’ Are we’re paying attention Screen Australia?

[@paulperry7091]

You are right, Mr Flix, it is not amusing at all. The acting is very good - it's the material. An interesting contrast with Fisk, where the script is good, but the acting (or maybe the direction) leaves everything to be desired.

[@hessflix]

Haha I love the Mr Flix nickname! Thanks for the comment, and for the large part I agree mate!! I haven't seen Fisk but very interested to check it out to compare! Would you still recommend it?

[@paulperry7091]

@@hessflix Everyone except me seems to love Fisk, so you should give it a go. It just didn't seem to flow naturally, to me.

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

I liked it. I laughed out loud many times. The photo id slideshow got me. It has big potential. It has to get more offensive and edgy.

[@hessflix]

I agree mate I really liked the slideshow photo id gag too I thought that was probably the best joke in the series!! Fully agree it needs to get more edgy. Glad that you enjoyed it mate! Also thank you for the sub, I really appreciate it!

[@samleembardo6202]

I will slightly disagree with you about Hannah not liking Borat 2 as her character. Michael in the US Office loved Borat so that's probably why the showrunners chose that film as a choice for her. If anything, it's more egregious that we didnt get to see Hannah aka Michael struggle with using streaming services. I mean come on. Do you think Michael Scott, someone who didn't know how to use Powerpoint, could figure out Amazon Prime? Lol

[@hessflix]

Haha good point I agree!! But even if the joke is that Michael Scott liked the original Borat so Hannah likes the second one, isn't that just so derivative/unoriginal as a joke/character choice? But love that about streaming services, that's why I don't like the joke either and it feels a bit too Amazon friendly, because would they be happy to make jokes about their streaming service being hard to use/navigate?

[@thebadbeatbetty]

Nah calling bs on Melbourne cup. People do celebrate that pretty hard outside Victoria

[@hessflix]

Haha my parents said the same thing to me! I was sceptical, but apparently that's true? Hard for me to know outside my bubble!

[@marygaskell5885]

They already made an Australian Office that was ACTUALLY funny... it's called FISK, they should have left it at that

[@hessflix]

Very keen to watch Fisk, so many people in the comments here have said how good it is!

[@thatguywhocallsmebill5797]

I think you were pretty fair with your take. Unfortunately this show lacks meaning, humor and relatable characters or situations. It'd have been interesting if the leadership were over the top 'politically correct' and everyone else was just normal... I think it would be relatable, timely and different to its predecessors.

[@hessflix]

Couldn’t not agree more mate I love your idea and I think it would make it so much better!!!

[@l.k.579]

great video! and thanks that i will never have to watch it..

[@hessflix]

Haha thanks for watching mate! I'd still recommend watching a tiny bit to make up your own opinion, buuuuut there are so many good shows out these days and so little time to watch them, so I completely understand if this isn't high on your watchlist especially after this review 😂

[@glenmale1748]

The IMDB rating of 4.5/10 is overselling this pile of excrement. I watched 3 and a half episodes and did not smile even once' It is awful. There is an Aussie version of The Office and it's called Utopia. Btw, breaking the fourth wall was the whole point of the original UK version.

[@theodorefoyer6947]

Hey, I totally disagree, this brand New show is really good. It is written with todays problematics, every character is awesome and very well played by the talented actors, yes there is 3 chracacters very close to the ones from the US series, but they are so well written that they make us want to know more about em. And damn, it's so funny ! Well I loved this first Season and can't Wait to see what's next ! 😁

[@hessflix]

I'm glad you enjoyed it mate! I can't say I agree but it's great if you liked it and had a good time. Streaming numbers of it seem to be doing well for Amazon. Can't tell if your whole comment is sarcastic though hahaha

[@Sunny晴れた]

Sir, as a fellow Aussie, I'll give you a like for all the commentary, BUT, would have it the Dislike button, for the messy bed, with 4 blankets, as I know it isn't that cold on Oct 18-19th as your wearing a T-shirt. Also, what's with the open closet??? Yelp review 2 stars out of 5. 3 Stars for Air B&B

[@pakistanitrump]

presentation is crucial, candid review on the review. 10/10

[@hessflix]

Hahahahaha loved this comment Sunny gave me a chuckle!! You'll have a heart attack seeing the state of my room in my Venom 3 review ;) I'm normally freezing down in here in Melbourne when we dip below 18 degrees as a maximum! 5/5 Air B&B review 😂

[@Sunny晴れた]

@@hessflix can't wait sir.. looking forward to it as ALSO seen Venom Last Dance

[@hessflix]

@@Sunny晴れた Uploaded now my friend! What did you think of The Last Dance? Were you a fan of the previous two movies?

[@Sunny晴れた]

@@hessflix Well, it was better then 2, Let there be Carnage, but this wont be the end, as the 2 Easter Eggs, and with Kraven yet to come but the delays on that and Madame Web. Sony needs this win, but I think Tom Hardy has had enough, so didn't Venom for next one.

[@FranksMuseumOfGaming]

It's only 8 episodes? 😂 I couldn't get past 10 minutes

[@hessflix]

It should have been more episodes though that's another problem with the series, no time to breathe and develop and that makes every episode worse. And I agree, first episode is definetly the worst out of all of them, not a good way to start a series!

[@casey6933]

You need to watch Utopia!! government to the tee Is it satire or reality

[@davidward1721]

reality

[@hessflix]

Can’t wait to watch it!! I love Rob Sitch!!

[@markp8760]

I'm not sure if the irony was intended, but when the boss needed "persons of diversity" for a promotional video she literally just calls for nearly everybody or anybody in the show. Box ticked.

[@reddroo-g9o]

It’s funny when you mentioned that some Politically Correct characters would have created that contrast but that’s already done really well with Utopia and I can imagine them trying to distance the office from the other Aussie show that’s better at what theyre trying to do

[@hessflix]

I can't wait to watch Utopia, hearing so many good things in the comments. Imagine if they'd had Rob Sitch behind this show, it would have been so much better!

[@cydelegs]

This was about a decade too late, no one was asking for this. (Even if it was good).

[@gdbssa]

Australia already has a show called Utopia that came out around that time

[@hessflix]

Good point! And I reckon it would have probably been better if it was made 10 years ago!

[@hessflix]

I really need to watch Utopia!

[@SprattyD]

Oddly I think Swift and Shift Couriers actually nails Aussie Workplaces in its over the top early 2000s way. It has all layers of job roles, the petty workplace politics, workplace drama, people doing dodgey shit you name it. I can imagine many people hating it as well it was made in the early 2000s so it goes hard on its language, slurs and so on but it is still hilarious in how grounded it can be despite being completely over the top. The Office Australia seems like it was drawn up in some corporate boardroom and trying to please the yanks more so that make an Australian show for Australians.

[@hessflix]

Another show I've never heard of that I just googled and looks cool mate! Might have to check that one out! Broadcast TV shows versus streaming, seems like stuff made for broadcast TV is much more aunthentic because its meant for Australians not an overseas market - couldn't agree more about this show trying to please Americans!

[@stephenjohnson8776]

A cockatoo sinking VBs is also not gold Aussie comedy…

[@sebskyYyy]

I did enjoy female michael

[@terrybrown4400]

I think this could be one of these shows that are so bad they are good

[@hessflix]

Haha I like your positive spin on the negativity!

[@RobFox]

What did you expect, it’s Australian

[@darianstarfrog]

Ozzie has made heaps of awesome stuff mate!😂😂😂

[@RobFox]

@@darianstarfrog sorry, I don’t mean to go against my bruv’s narratives, I now like Aussie stuff, I am trendy and full of hope like SBS vision of immersive inclusive reality

[@SelectiveApathy82]

The creators and head writers of this remake are two women, and I have a strong feeling both are new-wave feminists. C'mon folks, did anyone REALLY think it was going to be funny in the SLIGHTEST?!?!

[@RobFox]

@@SelectiveApathy82 nothing’s funny when an Aussie accent comes it. It’s too neurotic

[@hessflix]

Out of interest Rob are you from Aus? There's still some great comedies that we have done, Frontline, Muriels Wedding, The Dish, The Castle, Malcolm. Older stuff but still great stuff!

[@anthonylakich1727]

America here sorry Australian Office Sucks the Root....would Pizza and Beer cheer you up? (No Not Bud Light)

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I'm not going to pretend that this is a particularly good show but I do think it deserves another season to see if it can find it's uniquely Australian voice. Doesn't anyone remember how much the first season of the US version sucked because they were trying to copy the UK version and it just didn't work because Americans have a completely different type of humour. Especially when there have already been two well known versions of this series (as well as 13 international versions you've probably never heard of from places like Canada, India and Germany) it's probably going to take at least one season to figure out what does and doesn't work for this show specifically.

[@hessflix]

Hahaha not sure why you're implying that I haven't heard of international countries, I've been very fortunate to do a fair a bit of international travel in my life which I don't take for granted. As I've said in other comments and in the video, I would be interested to see a second season if they went down that path of making it more uniquely Australian. I just have very little faith that they will make a course correction and do that. I personally really enjoyed the first season of the US office (although that was me watching it before seeing the UK version). I would have thought though the Australian writers could potentially have gone in a bit of a better direction with the first season.

[@TheMattJacks]

Even in their promo photos, the color palating in the shot and show are amateur. ORANGE AND BLUE. GREY AND YELLOW.

[@hessflix]

Hahahaha this comment gave me a laugh, great call mate you’re one hundred percent right 😂 the old film school fundamentals with a LUT chucked on top in Final Cut Pro

[@TVperson1]

Honestly, did they make it bad on purpose..?

[@hessflix]

I'm surprised they didn't do wider audience testing at the conceptual stage - but at the same time, it seems to be very successful with streaming numbers!

[@disneystarterpack]

You're not the target audience ❤

[@bdavo3833]

That’s always said when something sucks 😂

[@disneystarterpack]

@bdavo3833 no just you 💖 men aren't the target audience 💖

[@bdavo3833]

@@disneystarterpack shouldn’t the shows target audience be Australians💖

[@hessflix]

Truly great film and TV appeals to everyone imo. It takes great artistry to create something that everyone can enjoy. Even if you have a target audience which is fine, wouldn't it be even better content if it can at the same time have some level of appeal to those outside that? Art should = empathy and inclusion, not exclusion

[@BCJ87]

Aussie comedies in general have fallen off.. I’d say what Keeps Aussie comedy alive is standup. Ps The British office is 10X better

[@hessflix]

Great call about British Office! I’m still only in the second season but LOVED it so much!!! I’m not as big into stand up comedy but I believe you, hopefully we can get back to making some great Aussie comedy movies like they did in the 90s/2000s

[@kroon275]

Watched 2 episodes today, that was enough to know that this will be pure garbage. Ps the store girl had the right understated vibe for this show, but the mian characters were awful

[@hessflix]

Yeah mate she’s a great actress and feels way more genuine as a character and representation of Australia, the show needed more characters like her

[@steinanderson]

make your bed, and find a better spot to stream

[@hessflix]

Hahaha if you're happy to donate to the channel to fund a better spot to stream, I'm down mate!!

[@steinanderson]

@@hessflix gotta admit it's kinda tough in the Aussie housing market!

[@Em-os9yj]

we already have fisk and utopia they are both so much funnier

[@hessflix]

I realy need to watch both of them!!

[@nestorperena8629]

now you know how colombians felt with that embarrassing, laughable and cringe crap called metastasis, the south american version of breaking bad.

[@hessflix]

Hahahaha I've watched some good video essays and side by side comparisons on that

[@paulhagger3895]

You should tidy your room

[@hessflix]

Hahaha I will

[@joker_3633]

Dude, just say it… that female protagonist just isn’t funny. That’s pretty much it. Saw the first episode, and I think it does have potential, the main character just needs to have “it”, but she does not. That’s unfortunate, because there actually are funny women, very few, but they do exist.

[@seanq5223]

I really hate to say it but I initially thought that was Steve Carell in drag.

[@b.dangerfield6499]

All-female writer, director, producer team… commissioned by a female Ep, and supported by a female dominated Screen Australian…. And those strong proud women called it “original content” 😂

[@tomiou6332]

I just managed to watch the first 10 minutes. But since i not laughed or even smiled at a single joke i turned it off.

[@hessflix]

Unfortunately I had a similar reaction - it does get a little better in moments towards the end of the season, but overall it's not great!

[@ExtraHecticana]

Bluey is better and funnier

[@hessflix]

Haha I’ve never watched Bluey but I believe you!

[@artemiocortes8556]

Why does every show need to have politics in it. Leave political shit out. That's what ruins the show.

[@hkaayaakuu]

Sorry australia but this wasnt the finest hour you guys had. Maybe amazon is to blame

[@hessflix]

Haha I agree mate!! Amazon definetly deserves some blame I reckon ;)

[@true_plays_games]

Another woke remake. You don’t think a constant stream of feminist platitudes is funny? What’s wrong with you? 🙄

[@adamlee007]

Leave the classics alone eh

[@hessflix]

Yeah mate better to make something original instead I reckon!!

[@jaredbooom6558]

It's so bad. No jokes delivered are actually funny.

[@hessflix]

Maybe one like the photo ID slideshow or the reptile house were, but overall I agree, I found little to laugh about :(

[@bradmodd7856]

This should be peak cringe then....enjoy it for the fail!

[@welcomestranger]

I just finished all 8 episodes. I didn't laugh once. It's just terribly written. Close this branch down immediately.

[@hessflix]

Hahahah bring in David Brent from overseas HQ to oversee the return to WFH

[@CaptDeadpool32]

Their Jim is the blandest character I've ever seen. He has no personality, no chemistry with anyone and is just boring

[@heroicDale]

But how is their Tim??

[@hessflix]

Unfortunately I have to agree, it just felt strange watching that character! He needed more depth!

[@hessflix]

Nick is probably a lot more Jim than Tim, he had no depth though so I can't really tell if he's depressed like Tim

[@tobyskatefilms7262]

Cringy AF, so actually very in keeping with the office

[@hessflix]

I wouldn't say it's the same kind of cringe that the UK and US versions evoke (and between those two shows it's sometimes different again). The cringe/awkwardness of the originals is carefully constructed and controlled by the writers, but I don't think that's the case here with the Australian one, as jokes or moments that I think the viewer was meant to enjoy or laugh at resulted in cringe. I think there's also a difference between cringing when you're not enjoying comedy versus comedy designed to make you cringe in a humorous way

[@martythomas2383]

Utopia does this way better.

[@hessflix]

Can't wait to watch it and I love Rob Sitch!

[@AbitLippy]

Australia has some truly great comedies but more often than not the Australian industry produces lame garbage. Overacting and trying too hard to be something. There must be a real lack of artistry and life experience in the industry.

[@hessflix]

It seems like it's definetly trending that way which is sad! The older Aussie films are awesome, but maybe the creators are becoming more detached now from every day life. Hopefully we can still get some great comedy in the future and those funding projects can learn from this!

[@junaid2606]

I havent watched the US or the UK versions of The Office and I still foujd the Aussie version very cringe by the 5th or 6th episode. The humour was dead and Hannah's character is so annoying 🙄 I wish they spent more time exploring Nick qnd Greta's relationship, eventhough Greta is in a relationship with Mason.

[@hessflix]

I agree mate! Super interesting to hear your opinion as someone who hasn't watched the US/UK office shows! What made you keen to see the Aussie one first? I would have liked to have seen those character choices too!

[@junaid2606]

@@hessflix someone mentioned it to me, so I started with the Aussie version.

[@thereportoftheweek787]

what a headache that group of mates would give me. I bet every last one is a tiring critique like yourself who went in looking only at the negative aspects. You can find the jokes not funny, but at 7:50 you outright miss the joke which is really quite obvious (who likes borat 2 over the original borat?). It wasn't a vehicle to promote a film from 4 years ago that already saw huge promotion back then - if anything its a slight dig at an amazon product. I'm assuming it wasn't completely your fault, and you probably missed the joke because one of your 7 apes thought he was clever for saying "borat 2 amazon film. the office au on amazon! self advertising". I think the show is mediocre/ok as far as comedies go. It's well acted and well shot and the situations are comparable in quality to the US office - though lacking quality jokes. I really think we need another season of this show before we go saying whether or not it's plain awful. Comedies like this generally take a while to find their stride -god knows the American season 1 wasn't at all comparable to the UK - but with time each character found a unique and interesting voice. There is a decent frame set up and I'd like to see what they can do with a second season because if you could see past a room of mates looking to tear it down, you may have seen potential as well.

[@kashthrills]

the correct number of seasons of a series of the office is 2.33 (the 0.33 being a christmas special) there is no space for wasted time (also borat 2 isn't a bad enough movie for that joke to be funny, and it's feasible that the original borat might be someone's favourite film - so liking borat 2 isn't really a very bold or funny character choice, if it's not cross promotion then it's a first draft placeholder joke that really could have been punched up in the writers room)

[@thehobbyshop5306]

That's a lot of word salad to defend something that's simply not funny at all.

[@hessflix]

Hahaha mate, I mentioned that I watched the show in a throw away line and that's what you took from it? It was only two close friends of mine, and one of them had never actually watched any of the previous Office Series, so he definetly had an open mind. We were there hoping to enjoy it and to give it a fair chance. As an Australian too, I want our film and television products to do well, and it doesn't give me any pleasure making such a negative review about an Australian show. But in my opinion, it really wasn't good. I really couldn't disagree more that the sitations are comparable in quality to the US Office. The channel Cinewhirl did a video on the show too and they point this out really well. E.g when Lizzie steals the forklift - she just drives around in it for a few seconds in the carpark....? The big pranks on Lizzie from Nick is wearing a t-shirt with her face on it...? The US office would have handled those ideas so much better and took them to an extreme or put some kind of better comedic spin on them. I also disagree in general with people who dislike the first season of the US office, personally I actually really liked it, but that's coming from me who watched the US version before the UK version. I agree it would be interesting to see a second season for this Australian iteration, but only if they tried some different things, and made some significant changes to their approach to the comedy in the show. Your comment was funnier to me than this whole show (genuinely and thank you for writing it). Me and the apes still had a fun night.

[@hessflix]

Couldn't agree more @kashthrills and @thehobbyshop5306!