The Office was better in its prime but fell a loooooong way from its peak during the later seasons and became much worse than Parks ever was, even during season one.
Guess that's why the US version lasted 9 seasons over a span of 8 years while the UK version flopped huh?
The UK version had a carefully planned plot and was very successful. They ended it when it was appropriate to end plot-wise, just like a well-made movie. The intent was to create an excellent show, not a tasteless money-making machine.
The US version has been painfully drawn out as long as possible so the network can gather in the coins before it dies a painful and irrelevant death.
Kelly Kapoor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Ryan >>>>>>>
Everyone being mean to Toby >>>>>>>
Michael and Dwight (earlier seasons) >>>>>>>>>>>
Holiday episodes >>>>>>
John Krasinski >>>>>>>>>>>