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The Office nailed the workplace mockumentary: lovable misfits, cringe humour and a surprising amount of heart. These comedies deliver the same easy, rewatchable comfort.
From the same creators and cast DNA, Parks and Recreation is the natural next watch, same warmth, same mockumentary style. Save the rest to a Cinopsys list.
If you loved The Office, watch these next
Parks and Recreation2009The closest match, same mockumentary style, even bigger heart.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013A fast, joke-dense workplace comedy in a police precinct.
Community2009A meta, inventive sitcom about a community-college study group.
30 Rock2006A rapid-fire workplace comedy set behind a TV show.
Superstore2015Warm, sharp workplace comedy set in a big-box store.
Schitt's Creek2015A wealthy family loses everything, and finds heart.
Abbott Elementary2021A mockumentary sitcom in an under-funded school.
Arrested Development2003A dense, endlessly quotable dysfunctional-family comedy.
What We Do in the Shadows2019A mockumentary about hopeless vampire flatmates.
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Frequently asked questions
What show is most like The Office?
Parks and Recreation is the closest. It's from the same creative team and uses the same mockumentary format, with an even warmer tone. Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore are close behind.
Which comfort sitcom should I binge first?
Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Schitt's Creek are the go-to comfort binges for fans of The Office.
How can I track the shows I want to watch?
Use Cinopsys: add any series to a watchlist, mark episodes as watched, and get next-episode reminders.