The Office is an adaptation of a show from what country?

The Office is an American comedy series that is actually a remake of a popular British series of the same name, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The original British version of The Office aired from 2001 to 2003 and consisted of 14 episodes over two seasons. The American version, developed by Greg Daniels, aired from 2005 to 2013 and spanned nine seasons.