The Office (US)

The Office (US) transformed workplace comedy through its mockumentary style, becoming the most-streamed show of the 2020s with over 57 billion minutes viewed on Netflix alone in 2020. Its depiction of Dunder Mifflin’s absurd office life generated nine seasons of award-winning humor, including four Primetime Emmys and a Peabody Award. The show’s cultural impact is unmatched, outperforming #9's global reach through viral catchphrases that permeated social media for years. With a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains faster than the average sitcom in generating laughs, using cringe comedy and character depth to achieve 100% engagement across generations. The series’ $50 million acquisition by NBC in 2009 reflected its critical and commercial dominance.