Australian 'The Office' Trailer Released, Faces Criticism

The trailer for the Australian adaptation of 'The Office' was released on September 18, 2024, by Prime Video, featuring Felicity Ward as the first female lead, Hannah Howard. The show, set in Sydney at the packaging company Flinley Craddick, includes a diverse cast and follows Hannah's comedic attempts to keep her office together amidst closure threats from the Head Office. Despite efforts to maintain the original's dry humor with an Australian twist, the trailer has met significant criticism online, with many fans calling it unfunny and cringeworthy. The series, which is the 13th international adaptation of the original UK show, will premiere on October 18, 2024, and be available in 240 countries except the US. Expectations were high due to the show's legacy, but the initial reception suggests mixed feelings about the new iteration.