During the first season it aired, it didn't have great ratings and the chances for a second season looked bleak. Open cases are kept track of on a board, open cases under the primary detective's name are shown in red ink, when the case is closed the red is replaced by black ink. Generally, the viewer first sees the case when the detective(s) arrive on the scene. This show was about closing cases and the act of the crime was usually never seen. This series was unlike most cop shows of that time, in that there were almost no car chases, gunfights and etc. Some of the series' characters and cases were based on the book. The series was based on a book called "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets," by David Simon, a writer who spent a year with the members of Baltimore's homicide unit. He has written and directed at least three films that take place in Baltimore: "Diner", "Tin Men" & "Avalon". One of the series' executive producers, Barry Levinson, is a Baltimore native. It was shot entirely with handheld cameras on location in the Fells Point Community of Baltimore, MD. This series was the most reality-based police drama that has ever aired on television. The show ended on a high note after two Christmas specials which tied up knots and rounded off wonderfully the first two seasons.Opening Theme Song: "Handbags and Gladrags" performed by Fin.WARNING: some episodes contain quotes with strong language. The fact that its release on the DVD format proved to be the BBC's best selling comedy release shows its mass popularity and appeal.The writers at the start did not imagine that a second season would be created and after bowing to pressure to create one they would not do it again for a third. When the series aired the first season, they did not even know how popular it would get in some future episodes. The Office won both awards and left Sex and the City & Matt LeBlanc empty handed. The Office is the first non-American show nominated in the category of best television musical or comedy for a Golden Globe Award and Ricky Gervais was the first non-American actor nominated for the lead role in a television comedy for the same award. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) is a manager of low intelligence and has no sense of humor, but is convinced that he is the best, the most entertaining and the most well liked boss of all time.Today the show has been sold in more than 60 countries and it even had a remake in America. It was created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant. This hilarious comedy won a Golden Globe award for best comedy series. The Office tells a story of a few people working in a British office working hard to not lose their jobs. Treat them greatly, and they will show themselves to be great." - David Brent.
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