Report: ‘Office’ Reboot Coming; Where to Stream US, UK Versions
The people person’s paper people could be returning to a screen near you in the next few years. That’s according to Jonathan Handel and Matthew Belloni of Puck News, who say that Greg Daniels — who was responsible for creating the American version of “The Office” — is currently working on a reboot of the NBC comedy.
There were few details available on the project, as it appears to still be in the planning stages. Those plans will be able to continue soon, as Daniels and other Hollywood writers will likely be able to get back to work in the coming weeks. Writers have been pencils-down since May 1 when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, but a tentative agreement struck over the weekend with producers means that they could be back to work soon.
“The Office” is a mockumentary following the employees of a fictional paper company called Dunder Mifflin (Wernham Hogg in the original British version). The series has seen quite the revival on streaming, especially thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic; the American “Office” was streamed for more than 57 billion minutes in 2020 alone.
The new, rebooted version of “The Office” is still several years away from being released, but that only means that fans have that much more time to stream both the American and British series on repeat! Check out where you can watch both titles below.
Where Can You Stream the American Version of ‘The Office’?
Peacock is the one and only place to stream the American version of “The Office,” after it left its longtime home of Netflix in January 2021. Peacock houses all nine seasons of the show and has also released six seasons’ worth of “Superfan” episodes that incorporate deleted scenes. Users can sign up for ad-supported Peacock Premium for $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, or go ad-free for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. In addition to “The Office,” Peacock carries a ton of live sports like “Sunday Night Football,” original titles such as “The Continental,” and blockbuster movies like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” and “The Office,” as well as original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports including NFL, MLB, WWE, Olympics, Premier League, NASCAR, French Open, College Football and Basketball, and PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Where Can You Stream the British Version of ‘The Office’?
There are a couple of options available to users who want to stream the original British version of “The Office.” The first is Hulu, which comes in at $7.99 per month for ad-supported streaming, or $14.99 to go ad-free. The service houses both seasons of the show, as well as the two-part Christmas special that ended the series.
BritBox also carries these episodes, and if you’re looking to stream them without commercials this platform is the cheapest way. It costs $8.99 per month to stream ad-free on BritBox, and it includes dozens of other classic British TV shows like “Doctor Who” and “Mr. Bean.”
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Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid's Tale.”
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BritBox
BritBox is a hub for hundreds of TV shows and films produced in the UK. Enjoy your favorite classics like Doctor Who (1963) and Mr. Bean (1990), new original series like Sticks and Stones (2019) and There She Goes (2018), and watch special live events, tune into premieres, and keep up to date with current affairs and soap operas streaming direct from the UK. Oftentimes programming that premieres in the UK can be viewed internationally at the same time via the service.
