The Office - The Complete Second Series [2001] [DVD]

So David didn't become area manager. Neil got that job, and now David's running the Slough branch, with the remnants of the Swindon branch in his office as well. And boy, do they not like him.If anything, he's more ignorant, racist, homophobic and repulsive than he was in series 1, mostly because he's got a whole new group of people to show off to. We never get underneath the skin of the new staff the way we did with the original Slough mob, but you can tell by the looks on their faces and the disbelief in their voices (particularly the Welsh girl) that they cannot believe they have lost Neil (a genuinely nice bloke) and gained David (a complete tosspot). Highlights of this series are the Comic Relief MC Hammer dance, of course, David assuming the role of expert consultant as he teaches an evening class how to express themselves better, his dressing-down by Jennifer and Neil after telling the Royal Family joke, and his interview with Keith about the way he's filled in (or not filled in) his assessment form. The rest of the Slough team are still there of course - Nice-Guy Tim, Army-nerd Gareth, beautiful Dawn and spiteful sales rep Finchy. Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais's co-writer, also gets a part as Gareth's gormless mate Oggy.Everybody knows now what happens in the final episode. This must be a first. The most obnoxious, repulsive, arrogant, ignorant, stupid person in the world has us all feeling sorry for him, just because he has been sacked from a job that he was completely incompetent at anyway. Roll on the Christmas special...

I'm a new fan of the Office, about 9 years too late i know. Watched Series 1 after owning it for years and never bothering, and i was hooked. So i bought this and the Christmas specials soon after. I dont know which is my favourite series to be honest. I love things from both. One of the highlights in this series is Red Nose Day. David Brent doesnt need an excuse to make an ass of himself really, but he tries even harder to be funny on RND, with not so good results.Another highlight is David giving his inspirational speech to young people. As soon as he gets asked to do this you know he'll make an idiot of himself and once again you will be cringing for him and he doesnt fail! He cant do things without trying to be dramatic or funny, he has to add his own make of eccentricity.And he's dealing with his jealousy to new boss Neil. He's better looking and more popular and poor David struggles to deal with him.One of the best characters that doesnt get enough screen time in my eyes is Big Keith! He's kind of a supporitng character, but he's so funny, him and his scotch eggs.I advise people to watch the first series before this one, then you will be able to understand more of what goes on.

simply brilliant

Seeing this again it seems odd that the Beeb don’t run it out more, if at all (another Dad’s Army repeat, anyone?). I’d forgotten Tim’s relationship with the gorgeous Rachel, instead of the miserable Dawn. Loved the bit at the end where he takes Dawn into a side office, then removes his mic so we can’t hear them – then clips it back in and gives us the answer (no spoiler!).There are mysteries, such as why anyone would want to employ Brent as a motivational speaker, or write up articles on him, but of course it gives plenty of laughs, even at the cringe level.I don’t think I could add anything that hasn't been said on these reviews.

Find it funny in small doses. Purchased the whole series because I hear that political correctness might lead to some editing. I also buy the occasional film for the same reason. One of my favourite films has had a certain word dubbed. Thank goodness I have the original. History cannot be airbrushed. If it is, it will lead to the same mistakes being made.

The characterisations are scarily realistic and all the more discomfiting for that....Great entertainment 👌....

The Office is a truly amazing piece of art, and I do mean "art". Within seconds of watching the first scene you immediately cringe at David Brent's series 2 debut. The Office doesn't use direct comedy to make people laugh it uses something on a much higher level than that. That is why its in a league of its own! If you thought that Brent was funny in the first series you haven't seen nothing yet. Series 2 is as funny as series 1, if not funnier, and anyone who says otherwise is crazy! When a scene starts you just know it's gonna be a classic moment. The extras are very good aswell. Just to watch Gervais crack up is just as funny to watch. If there is one reason to buy The Office: Series 2 it would simply be to see Ricky Gervais done his legendary dance. It will truly go down in The Office's funniest moment

Ricky Gervais et al - so many great scenes and a comedy which is in its own right.

Excellent!

non mi sono accertato del contenuto; per ciò non posso dare il voto più basso.Dopo aver aspettato il momento giusto per guardarlo senza altri pensieri per la testa, mi son accorto che non ha la versione in Italiano. Ho chiesto d poter esercitare il diritto di restituzione. Aspetto il corriere per oggi.

Some of the funniest stuff on DVD - EVER!

also, wenn ich auch am anfang bei der kritik zur englischen originalfassung über den affentanz ein wenig in angst kam, dass dieser zweite teil schlechter wäre.die angst war unbegründet. im gegenteil, ich musste mit meiner frau noch mehr lachen als beim ersten teil. reality pur. man fragte sich schon lange, warum der mann denn nicht gefeuert wird. diesmal kommt es.die selbstgefälligkeit von david, spitze. die ausgelassenen geburtstags- und firmenfeiern, wie es wirklich zugeht im wahren leben.dann noch dazu das motivationsseminar.köstlich. man fühlte auch mitleid mit dem armen tropf, wie er dann gefeuert wurden. aber david brent ist nicht zu schlagen, dass sah man dann im weihnachtsspecial. also, wir haben schon lange nicht mehr so gelacht.der zweite teil ist noch lustiger als der erste. unbedingt kaufen, für fans des englischen humors!10 punkte, wenn möglich, würde ich dazu geben!

I knew thia copy of series 2 was used and possibly a library copy. All disks played well case and cover were good.I will use this seller again