5 Highest-Rated Workplace Comedies to Binge While Waiting for 'The Paper'
These acclaimed series have it all: corporate absurdity, charismatic characters, and office romances.
On September 4, Peacock will finally release The Paper, a spinoff of the greatest workplace comedy series of all time – The Office.
If you've already watched the original series and other cult shows like Parks and Recreation, Scrubs, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, then check out these brilliant workplace sitcoms.
1. 'The IT Crowd', 2006-2013
IMDb Score: 8.5/10
The series is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictional British corporation based in Central London.
The plot revolves around the antics of the IT support team, which consists of three people. They work in a dingy, run-down basement, and this is a stark contrast to the rest of the organization, which enjoys gleaming modern architecture and stunning views of London.
2. 'Veep', 2012-2019
IMDb Score: 8.4/10
One of HBO's greatest comedic triumphs of the past decade was Armando Iannucci's mockumentary Veep, which follows the newly-minted Vice President and her team.
Veep offers a behind-the-scenes look at how politicians pass bills, manage their public image, cultivate relationships with colleagues, and engage in secret battles with rivals for power.
The series' main character is former senator Selina Meyer, who becomes vice president. As it turns out, the new position is not at all what she imagined.
3. 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist', 2020-2021
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
The series tells the story of Zoey, a talented young programmer from San Francisco. One day, during an MRI, she gains an unusual ability: she can hear the innermost thoughts and desires of the people around her.
The problem is that these thoughts are expressed through songs, turning Zoey's life into a musical.
Initially, she considers her new talent a curse, but eventually realizes it's a great opportunity to get to know her friends and colleagues better.
4. 'Party Down', 2009-2023
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
Party Down tells about a company that organizes receptions. Its workers are responsible for providing food, drinks, and entertainment for guests. But that's only the way it seems at first glance.
In reality, it's a group of loser actors led by an even bigger loser, which is why all their events fail from the very beginning.
Party Down is a great choice for fans of Parks and Recreation – Adam Scott plays one of the main roles here.
5. 'Silicon Valley', 2014-2019
IMDb Score: 8.5/10
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Startup stories have never been funnier than in Silicon Valley. Richard lives in Silicon Valley with other young programmers.
He works on a service that helps musicians find copyright infringements. In the process, he accidentally creates revolutionary file compression technology. Now, all the tech corporations are hunting for Richard's program. He decides not to sell out but to start his own company instead.
