9 TV series about the life of office workers

1. Office

• Comedy.
• USA, 2005.
• Duration: 9 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,8.

The American version of the popular British sitcom. Kinobrigady eyes, to shoot a documentary, we watch gossip, jokes, intrigues and romances office workers a major paper producer.

The main source of most of the jokes is a regional manager Michael Scott, who imagines himself a brilliant humorist and the object of the collective admiration. But the reality is the opposite: it causes undue severity only blank looks and awkward silence.

Politically incorrect jokes and straightforward humor in the best tradition of the series "Monty Python" and "Da Ali G Show" does not allow to doubt that the American "Office" definitely surpassed the original. No fail-mounted frame or untimely ending of the next gag and no laugh track and a one-line jokes help "Office" look modern today. Absurd, and sometimes openly black humor attracted to the screen of a strong magnet to rethink the episodes over and over again.

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2. Programmers

• Comedy.
• United Kingdom 2006.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,6.

Popular geeky comedy about three employees of IT-department of some giant corporation. Roy and Moss - typical representatives of computer technical support - one careless lazy, the second - nord and introvert. Their boss appointed newcomer Jen, who knows about computers only by hearsay.

If you like simple aytishny humor, give "the geek" chance. Compared with topical "Silicon Valley" series it looks a lot easier, but it is no less hilarious and very British. And far from the IT office workers rejoice satirical play on corporate culture reaches transcendent heights. By the way, with the viewers laugh tracks recorded during a live classroom viewing!

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3. studio 30

• Comedy.
• USA, 2006.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,2.

One of the best American sitcoms of the domestic kitchen television projects. In it we meet Liz Lemon, scriptwriter comedy sketch show, which is forced to put up with the arrogant boss and crazy stars hoping to keep their offspring alive.

Over time, the theme of the series has shifted from the production of television shows to the study of the creative process as a whole, touching on issues of race, gender, politics, culture, money, relationships, and more. Ideas of the authors enough for as many as 138 half-hour episodes, pleasing the clever and unobtrusive humor.

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4. The Crazies

• Drama.
• USA, 2007.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,6.

The most striking and stylish series about America of the 1960s, which tells about the activities of employees and one of the largest advertising agencies in New York. Managers who call themselves "mad", are competing in the ongoing struggle for consumer choice. Their brilliant and mesmerizing slogans and ideas for billboards spontaneously arise among the smoke in the room for business meetings and are born on napkins in an expensive night club "El Morocco." At the dawn of the information age advertising business, breathed deeply, and almost did not obey neither the government nor public opinion, and sharks corrupt craftsmanship was where to turn.

The magic show is surprisingly thoughtful and multifaceted characters that live in the depths of the bohemian life. Widespread smoking, drunkenness, fornication, racism and ridiculed in a thin parody manner, not to deprive viewers of beauty and romanticism of the era with award-winning restaurants, a dark-blue rooms of nightclubs, dizzy skyscrapers and smoking rail compositions. "Mad Men" is both drama and comedy, to wit, captivating soundtrack and cinematography which it is impossible not to fall in love.

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5. Give more, Ted

• Comedy.
• USA 2009.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,2.

A witty comedy about evil corporations, energetic and optimistic managers hypochondriac scientists and their boss that if she could succumb to the call of the emotions, would burst into tears at the same moment. Big business, the cold and the lady geeks It has always been apparent objects of ironic writers, but here the show's writers invented something quite explosive.

Ted - Head of Development, unconditionally devoted to his work. It stands solidly for the subordinates, but, unfortunately, his resolute optimism with respect to senior management often leads to disastrous results.

Linda, a colleague of Ted, trying to reason with the boss, which is usually expressed in grunts and silent protest. A boss Ted Veronica - the most unfeeling woman in the world, however, this character and then gets the best lines. But the real source of laughter are talkative workers underground laboratory Lem and Phil, are developing products rather dubious ...

"Give More, Ted" is sure to become one of your favorite sitcom. He's almost like a "clinic", but without the syringes and droppers.

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6. Parks and Recreation

• Comedy.
• USA 2009.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,6.

Stunning comedy from the creators of the American "Office" in the style of a documentary chronicle, which tells about the work of the department of parks and recreation areas of the fictional town of Pony. This is a very emotional and a positive story about the success and importance is measured not only in money. The main character Leslie Noup the best of their best to make life a little better and brighter, although in so doing, it greatly hinders the bureaucracy of the city administration.

Icons comedian Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman created instantly attractive images, and for beginners Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari and Aubrey Plaza serial became the starting point for the successful TV career. Jones starred in his own comedy project for the whole family "Angie Tribeca", Ansari won the audience talented performances in "Wizard is not all-rounder" and the Plaza was recognized after the shooting in a fantasy "Legion" November Hawley.

"Parks and Recreation" - an incredibly optimistic, witty and surprisingly good show, which you recall a more than once. It fascinates and captivates the magic of sincerity and faith in a brighter future.

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7. workaholics

• Comedy.
• United States, 2011.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,2.

Sitcom about three buddies graduate, get a job in telemarketing. From that day they will have to comply with the dress code, to succeed in time and, most importantly, to wake up before noon. Deciding that no longer need to try our best guys will go to any lengths just to have fun and escape from work.

Shaw could cause more interest, whether it be more intelligent and a little less focused on drunkenness, bodily pleasures and things sortirny humor, which is why it is difficult to look at the sober head. Scenic quality smallish, and pretty soon the characters begin frankly annoying. But if you're willing to take it with a healthy sarcasm and fun over hideous stupidity Trinity, then pay half an hour in the middle of a heavy week of watching the episode "Workaholics" is not the worst idea.

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8. House of lies

• Comedy.
• USA 2012.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Comedy series about a team of consultants on management, led by Marty Kaan, who can uboltat any and force customers to believe that it will solve all their problems. Sometimes heroes did manage to help someone, but most of the time they devote to not work, and revelry and debauchery.

The series started as a satire on frivolous consultants and their wealthy clients, with fast and rude jokes. Aversion caused without exception, the characters, blinded by greed and carnal desires. But gradually turned into a sitcom dramedi, pay more attention to privacy and the natures of the main characters.

The only thing that remained the same - a huge number of frank and messy scenes that shocked even fans of "Californication" and "Secret Diary of a Call Girl."

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9. Utopia

• Comedy.
• Australia 2014.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,2.

Wonderful Australian comedy about government officials, where the grandiose internal infrastructure development plans breaking on harsh bureaucratic obstacles. Our heroes accompany new Napoleonic projects - highways, airports, railways - from the first press release before the official opening, but they are able to achieve are rarely conceived.

"Utopia" - one of Australia's best comedies, and if you still have not had time to get acquainted with the TV project of this continent, start with it. The show has been successful thanks to the successful combination of plausible and intelligent satire on the government's work in the spirit of the British "Yes Minister" with situational and absurd humor "Office."

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