Why The Office, Now One of Netflix's Biggest Hits, Still Resonates With Audiences

'One of the greatest American sitcoms' could migrate to Comcast’s upcoming streaming service

For all the talk about the $8 billion-plus that Netflix shells out annually for original content, one of the most popular series streamed on the service is a title that existed long before Netflix began streaming shows: The Office.

The NBC sitcom debuted in 2005 and ran for nine seasons before signing off in 2013 (the same year Netflix released its first high-profile original series, House of Cards). It helped launch the careers of stars Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms and Mindy Kaling.

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