The Office - Season Two (DVD, 2006, 4-Disc Set)

I am a huge 'The Office' Fan....as a BBC America watcher, I initially got hooked on the Original British version of this series, starring the very funny Ricky Gervias who also directed this along with Stephan Merchant!
I was a little sceptical of the US series prior to its release as the previous attempt to recreate a UK smash in the US - Coupling - flopped; however the difference this time was Gervais and Merchant were on hand as producers....and boy, did this work...it might even be, dare I say it...better!!
This is unique as it a fictional documentary...narration being a key element. It takes a look at the daily life in a fictional office - part of a company that supplies paper! Only in this office, things do not exactly run smoothly...it is as politically correct as it could ever be! Everyone is right - never wrong and tension is high! We have office romances, inappropriate words and actions, the closet alcoholic who drinks on the job, the prankster...anything that could possibly cause workplace tension, is present in 'The Office'!
The manager - in this case played by the very talented and funny - Steve Carell - helps make this series. As much as he tries to keep the office run smoothly...it seems everything he lends his hand to just turns out....well, worse!! Carell is nothing short of brilliant at creating a character that is awkward at best, to the point you will sit squirming in your seat!
Other standouts include Dwight - played by Rainn Wilson...who sees himself as Carell's right hand man...only he is the only one who sees himself in this light....easy to pull the wool over his eyes, and over the top in everything that he does...his absurdness is hysterical!!
The we have the tension of the will they / won't they relationship between Pam and Tim which makes for a very edge of your seat ending to this series!! Or kelly's pathetic hopes for a relationship with the deadpan Ryan!! Oh and lets not forget the very strange relationship between Angela and Dwight which viewers are never fully allowed to understand in an effort to keep us guessing! Or maybe we could consider the very awkward relationship between Carells character Michael and his boss Jan!! All make for very funny, albeit very awkward office dynamics!
This DVD comprises of 4 discs that cover all 22 episodes of the second series, which exceeds the first in scriptwriting and acting! The cast is a talented ensemble and their unique characters all offer us something different! This DVD also offers some extra's that the TV viewer did not get including side splitting bloopers, commentary by cast and producers / directors, deleted scenes...and if anyone remembers the 'faces of Scranton' reel, which Michael created for a high level meeting on sales statistics....well, we are treated to that too!! This is a treat for an Office fan with plenty to keep you amused while this series is off air!! (Though at my time of writing, series three has just started and so far promises to be the best of the three!!)

I did not see season one before renting season 2. I highly suggest this season to anyone wanting hours of good laughs! I was sceptical when I rented it, but after just the first episode I was completely hooked. If you are considering purchasing this season or renting it, consider no more, just DO IT! Just my opinion...

For new potential fans of "The Office," the DVD set of the break-out second season is a must-see. Start recording the third season now (premieres Sept. 21) and save those episodes, but don't watch them until you've watched the complete second season.

For devotees like myself, the DVD set is a just reward for loyal viewing. The show came into its own this year. I had watched fitfully until the stretch of episodes starting with "The Injury," "The Secret," and "The Carpet" hooked me for good. I am now going back to watch the whole season again and the shows hold up very well upon repeated viewing.

Strengths of the season: Steve Carell gets the award for Most Improved Characterization. It took about a dozen episodes (starting with 6 in the first season) for the show to settle on a tone for Carell's incompetent boss. For a while I wasn't sure what to make of him, which kept me from getting attached to the show. But this season he evolved from a mean jerk to a clueless, lonely man who really just wants everybody to be his friend. While the Michael Scott character still has plenty of totally inappropriate behavior and tons of cringe-worthy moments, his core of pathos and vulnerability humanizes him. I am even rooting for him to find love with Carol or Jan. As we saw this season, the fumbling results will surely be funny.

Now that Carell provides a solid anchor for the cast, the rest of the supporting actors can truly come into their own. From Rainn Wilson's complete dedication to the serious idiocy of office suck-up Dwight Schrute, to the smaller roles of wild-card Creed and eternally suffering temp Ryan, the ensemble has truly gelled.

And of course the slow-motion unfolding of Jim & Pam's romance provided the heart of the show throughout the season. Just about anyone over the age of 30 has been either Jim, Pam, or Roy at sometime in their life, and the bittersweet agony of the whole journey provided the summer's biggest cliffhanger. In my online poll to find the "Top Mom Crushes," both John Krasinski and Steve Carell have been nominated.

Finally, the DVD extras are truly great. The deleted scenes for each episode range from about 4 to 11 minutes and they are really funny. The discipline of 22 minutes works in the show's favor keep the stories tight, but the extra scenes are a worthy bonus for true fans.

This is a fantastic show, and a great DVD set. Even if you didn't watch the British version of the show (which I could never quite get into) give the American version of "The Office" a chance. What separates "The Office" from any other current "sitcom" is that much of the humor comes from what is left unsaid, rather than having a barrage of lame one-liners hitting viewers over the head. "The Office" is absurd, laugh-out-loud comedy with a heart--and if you are part of a couple, it's appointment TV that you can both love.

As one who spent WAY too much of her career in a bureaucracy, I looked forward to seeing this series--and was disappointed initially. The antics of the boss, Michael Scott, seemed unfunny and somewhat embarrassing to watch--just like the boss himself. But during the second season, the show reached an equilibrium and has become truly funny by expanding on its secondary characters, highlighting the very realistic romance of Pam and Jim and highlighting real-life Dilbert-like adventures. I thought "The Injury" was one of the funniest sitcom episodes I've ever seen and "The Casino" was hilarious and poignant both. I can't WAIT to buy this season on DVD--as proof of its excellence, look at how high its price is on eBay!

The Office is clearly one of the funniest, best-written shows on television in an era where comedy is trying to find its old place in the heart of viewers. As most of you know, this sitcom is based on an UK show. This season of "The Office" was clearly the break through season for the American sitcom after a low-rating 6 episode first season in 2005. NBC made an excellent decision keeping the show on air, and now you can buy this DVD to see how great a decision it was.

"The Office" thrives on individual and creative characters. For example, Regional Manager Michael Scott (Steve Carrell, 40-Year Old Virgin) thinks he's the funniest, coolest boss ever - which makes him the least-cool and most annoying boss of all-time in the minds of his staff. Anyone who has worked in an office can identify themselves or others in one of the many colurful characters. Office "dweeb" Dwight (Rainn Wilson, Six Feet Under) is the know-it-all assistant to the regional manager. When he doesn't have to worry about finding his desk in the bathroom thanks to office pranks for cube-mate Jim (John Krasinski, Kinsey), Dwight is partaking in karate and other colorful activities that will most likely make you laugh out loud.

A great part of "The Office" is the single-viewer laugh. This is a rare show that when watching it alone, you still end up laughing out loud. Lines like "Last week I would've given a kidney to anyone in this office. I would've reached right into my stomach and pulled it out for them. But now, no. I don't have the relationship with these people that I thought I did. I hope they ask, so they can hear me say, 'Uh, no, I only give my organs to my real friends. Go get yourself a monkey kidney.'"

This show is just sheer genius. Episodes include The Office Awards, an office fire, Halloween and Christmas parties, and even a booze cruise. There are clear developements and setbacks in the love between Pam and Jim, especially cleared up in the last episode when the Office holds a casino night.

All in all, this was a great season of the Office and a must-buy.

This show is perhaps the funniest show on TV today. I especially like it because these people are the same ones we all work with. I know there are some people who dont enjoy the office but I dont know what their problem is. The only thing I could imagine is that there's no laugh track to tell you when to giggle but this show is so funny that you should be able to figure it out. This is not an intellectual comedy like Frasier though it may seem like it at first. It's just a great comedy with an excellent story. Final Review...BUY IT!

Great. Really funny and totally worth buying. I loved every single episode and all of the bonus features, like deleted scenes, promos, and commentary. If you are a little skeptical about it, don't be. It is worth every single penny. Espically for ebay's price.

We have the first season of The Office, these are a must have for those who love comedy. Completely recommend.

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I BOUGHT THIS AS A GIFT BUT AM GOING TO BUY IT FOR MYSELF AS WELL. SEASON 2 IS THE FUNNIEST SEASON. IT HAS THE BEST PRANKS THAT JIM DOES TO DWIGHT. I ALSO LIKE IT THE BEST BECAUSE IT STILL HAS THE UNSPOKEN ROMANTIC CHEMISTRY BETWEEN JIM AND PAM.
IF YOU LIKE THE OFFICE SEASON 2 IS A MUST HAVE!

Great product at the lowest price! I would recommend this product to anyone who loves the office. The shipper shipped the product quickly after payment! It arrived perfectly in the condition that it was described.

excellent price and the case is perfect. But the discs look kinda funny like they were pirated or something, because of the texture of the discs and lack of design on the discs. The other three seasons have labels on the discs so i was kinda skeptical, but they play fine so i dont care

I love the Office. It is the funniest show on television right now. The scenarios are almost as bad as ones in a real office. AMAZING!!!

Very funny, I love every season. I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and he loves it as well. I bought the American version but the English version is also hilarious.

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I like this item. It is very, very funny. If you work in an office, or know someone who does, you will instantly relate to the characters and situations.

Hilarous! Makes my coworkers look sane. A refreshing change from all the reality crap shows! If you like "Office Space" you will love "The Office"

I missed a handful of the shows from the second season and BOY AM I GLAD I GOT THIS DVD SET! Awesome! The show is the most hilarious thing on TV. Anyone who has ever worked the "Land of the Cubicles" can relate to this show. You can find this DVD set for less than $13 used with shipping and less than $18 with shipping new.

This was suppossed to be a birthday gift for our son, ordered in plenty of time. His birthday has come and gone over a month ago and he still has not received the DVD boxset. I've e-mailed the seller twice and have heard absolutely nothing. I've now filed a claim, because despite the fact that I went out and bought another one, I want my money back.

The Office - Season 2 is fantastic. Almost every episode is hysterical. Steve Carell, playing the lead of Michael Scott, is obnoxious and intolerable to most of his employees, but deep down, has a good heart. It is his atrocities combined with the other zany characters (particularly Rainn Wilson's character, Dwight Schrute) that keep the laughs coming. The only two normal characters in the show are Jim and Pam, who help balance the show with their sexual tension, while highlighting the ridiculous behaviors of their coworkers.
Season 2 also has much more band for your buck, as compared to Season 1. While Season 1 is hughly amusing, there are only 6 episodes, as compared to the 22 provided in Season 2.
If you have ever worked at an office at one point in your life, chances are you will be reminded of at least one of your current or former coworkers/bosses. If you've never worked in an office, don't pass up this season. The things that occur in this season are completely unpredictable and hilarious. Two thumbs up!

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I bought this item as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend and I still haven't received it. It was supposed to come weeks ago. Nobody has contacted me. My credit card was charged. As far as I know, this whole thing was a scam. Merry Christmas.