Many shows and sitcoms known to the public don’t only have one version. If you watch an American version of a show, that doesn’t mean that another version from across the world isn’t making others as happy as you. This fact is beyond true with the Saudia Arabian version of the beloved comedy sitcom, The Office. Tune in and see why this version is seemingly identical to the one people have enjoyed for so long!
The US Verison of the Sitcom
There are countless fans of the original British sitcom, The Office, as well as its overly successful US version, and they have been commenting about the Saudi Arabian version. Just as fans fell in love with David Brent and his antics in the British version more than 20 years ago, and again with the funny moments from Steve Carell and his office compadres, fans will surely take to the new version as well!
The Office From Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian version of the beloved sitcom, Al Maktab, began filming in June of 2022, and there have been countless trailers and clips spreading over social media and the internet. The senior VP of format Sales for BBC Studios, Andre Renault, suggests that although office work may look different for many nowadays, it’s still a joy to experience the original office atmosphere. He even comments that the Middle East and the Gulf will take to the main character, Malik, just as well as they have with the main characters of the British and American versions.
Viewers Have Some Good Comments
Many people started asking where they could watch the new Saudi Arabian version of the show as they were excited to see how it played out. One person commented that although there was a language barrier, they got almost the same vibe. People couldn’t stop laughing even if they didn’t understand the words.
The Office has had many remakes all over the world. Viewers can enjoy Indian, Chilean, and French versions. And now there is the Saudi Arabian version which viewers can watch on Shahid later this year and enjoy the comical antics of the new crew!
Glass Onion Director Weighs in on Major Streaming Cancellations Trend
Anyone who’s enjoyed a streaming service’s show, just to have it abruptly cut off without any real resolution, knows that streaming companies have been canceling shows left and right. Even a production being wildly successful won’t shield it from the risk of cancellation, despite that previously being a factor. This change is because society has moved away from watching TV, in which ratings are everything, and is now signing up for streaming services. It’s no longer lucrative for a company to keep a show on for many seasons, despite how beloved the series may be because anyone who’s interested in that particular show would have already paid for the streaming service when the first season came out. Therefore, streaming services want to constantly bring in new shows to get new viewers, and aren’t spending budget on later seasons of existing content.
Like many other artists who rely on multiple installments for their content, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery director Rian Johnson is feeling the heat. He’s explained, “It’s been horrifying. The fact that it’s becoming common practice is terrible and adds to the awfulness. In the history of the business, there has been a constant evolution of horrible things. All you can do as someone who makes stuff is ultimately put your faith in the notion that if you make something, it’s going to find its audience.”
It seems that content creators and streaming services may not be able to continue on like this. Just as artists have done in the past, it may be time for directors to find other ways to get their series out to the public. With new platforms popping up, seemingly every day, it wouldn’t be surprising if a new type of movie and TV show platform were to emerge. Until some billionaire or tech genius decides to tackle that project, we’ll stick with our Netflix shows. Just make sure not to get too invested…