Renee
I would have to agree with Steve from Buffalo (where I went to university, btw, so I know it well), regarding the basic difference in levels of subtlety between American and British comedy. I watched the premiere episodes last night as well, and overall, I enjoyed them quite a bit. Some of it was laugh-out-loud funny. I thiink Steve Carrel would do well to study Ricky Gervais' portrayal of David Brent a bit more, though, and tone down his performance, see more of the obsequious lurker and less the buffoon. Overall, I hope this show sticks around and gets the time it needs to be fine-tuned, because I think it has great prospects. It's a damn sight better than a lot of what's on TV these days, certainly better than most other Britcoms we've tried to copy!

Dave, UK
I love the US version.. I'm sure if it's given a chance, it'll do great. The Diversity Day episode had me crying with laughter..

Van
I saw an epsiode about diversity training. I found the new 'Brent' a bit dark to begin with but by about half way in I was really laughing out loud a lot. Not as good as the real thing but much better than most other stuff.

Bib
I was introduced to The Office (UK Version)in february by my friend, and I LOVED IT!!! I knew of the show since 2002 when it first appeared on American TV, but i didn't watch it. I knew of the remake, and I said that it'd butcher the original. Well, after seeing the HILARIOUS first season (and the more serious, but just as GREAT second), I got down to seeing the new version with steve carell. He and the rest of the cast looks uncomfortable in trying to americanize the humor. where as david brent lurks, michael scott shouts. While the second episode 'Diversoty Training' was marginally better than the pilot (this episode was not taken from the UK series), maybe the show will gradually adjust into becoming its own. Yet, I just don't know. I'd hate to see the american version cancelled, simply because its a hell of alot better than the american Coupling, but definitely not on par with the comic genius of Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant. Perhaps if they are asked to guide ideas with american storylines, that'd be great. But for now, i'll keep watching, and keep hoping that the office comes into its own in america.

Krista from Washington DC
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the show. I used to tape the original office series on BBC America and watch it with a pint on Friday nights before I went out for the evening. I thought the NBC version would not be to my liking but it was quite enjoyable. They cast it very well. The guy who plays our Tim (Jim in our version) was very good. Obviously the first episode was an Americanized copy of the Brit pilot but the second episode blew me away! As an African American woman who has been subjected to uncomfortable Diversity seminars, I can tell you that episode that this was spot on! I actually watched it a pub and the whole place was laughing their heads off!!

Aaron
Not a huge fan of the original at all, but the US series isn't all that bad. Even if not laugh-out-loud funny, it is watchable, and excellent in comparison to the genius of shows such as Friends (and I use the word 'genius' VERY loosely). Not sure what British audiences will make of it, though...

Steve (Buffalo NY formerly Liverpool)
As a huge fan of the original and as a Brit working in an American office, I think they did a great job of translating the concept to the US workplace. Steve Carrel overplays the main character a little too much for me, but I don't think American audiences would get the subtlety of Ricky's original performance. Remember, in most US comedies the humour tends to be both loud and obvious. Also, I think it will continue to pull in good audiences in it's regular slot after it's natural comedy partner Scrubs.