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Without naming names, my current favorite TV show is an American spin-off of a British comedy show. It manages to portray a series of characters who work together at a company that probably resembles an average American company. This show is wildly popular because it accurately depicts the different types of personalities commonly found in offices. It acknowledges that work can be boring, unsatisfying and dull. It demonstrates that people can rise through the ranks based on factors other than talent, merit and hard work. The show’s humor is mostly deadpan; exposing these workplace truths is a large part of the punch line. However, this show’s brilliance is not in building up straw-man villains who are then knocked down, humiliated or universally hated. What makes this show so special is that almost every character is given a sufficient amount of development and depth. Even the annoying, clueless, socially awkward manager who wants to enjoy only the perks of the job without having to carry out the unpleasant aspects of a management role possesses a big heart, a sense of decency and loyalty toward his employees, a need to be loved and a certain amount of charm, wit and vulnerability. The nuances of the personalities of each character on the show are what make it such an incredible series worthy of its popularity.