The Office made its debut on July 9, 2001, on BBC Two, but it was not met with immediate success. The network's lack of promotion meant that very few viewers tuned in for the historic broadcast.
Despite its rocky start, the series quickly gained a dedicated following and has since been hailed as one of the best comedy series of all time.
The show's unique approach to storytelling and character development set it apart from traditional sitcoms, influencing countless other series in the years that followed.