# The Office (2001–2002) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-office-uk/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 97% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Seasons | 2 (12 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

The Office (2001–2002) is a Comedy series created by Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais, streaming on BBC. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (97%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (85/100), IMDb (8.5/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Twelve episodes and a Christmas special that invented the modern cringe comedy — Brent is still the most exact portrait of workplace delusion ever filmed.

## Synopsis

Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.

## Cast

Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Stirling Gallacher, Patrick Baladi, Stacey Roca, Ben Bradshaw

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Office worth watching?**
Yes — The Office earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 97%, audience 92%, Metascore 85/100, IMDb 8.5/10, and fan 80%. Twelve episodes and a Christmas special that invented the modern cringe comedy — Brent is still the most exact portrait of workplace delusion ever filmed.

**Why is The Office so highly rated?**
The Office scores 88% because all five independent sources agree: critics 97%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 85/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and fan ratings 80%. Twelve episodes and a Christmas special that invented the modern cringe comedy — Brent is still the most exact portrait of workplace delusion ever filmed. See the full breakdown on the The Office series page.

**Is The Office on Netflix?**
No — The Office is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Office come out?**
The Office first aired in 2001 and ran through 2002 (2001–2002). Created by Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of The Office are there?**
The Office has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2001–2002). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Office?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Office’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Office?**
The Office streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Office?**
The Office stars Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Stirling Gallacher, and others. Created by Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais.

**How many episodes are in The Office?**
The Office has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2001–2002).

**What is The Office about?**
Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.

**Who created The Office?**
The Office was created by Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais. It is a comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Office?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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