info-36545 Why are people in these reviews going on about The Office? It wasn't the first, or the best mockumentary. Borderline is perfectly composed. Understated and very funny. Somewhat reminiscent of Chris Langham's 'People Like Us'. All the main characters are sympathetically created and believable, just slightly twisted. Two series now. I hope there will be more.

Ruby Rochelle Is it funny? sure, if you have never watched the office. I just cannot get over that it is literally a direct rip-off. I even researched it to see if it was a spoof of the office or had the same writers or something this is insane. In a bad way. I'm actually so distracted by it. I have not watched the original British version of the office but I have watched the American one you literally have everyone's character in there. Micheal Scott, Pam.... even the same premise where Micheal always confides in Pam even though she's not into it. The female boss is a total clone of Michael Scott. Jim is a total clone they even have the same Pam, Jim relationship. The baggage guys are the warehouse guys. In the first episode, you even have the same exchange as the boss goes to the baggage guys and pretends she's there all the time. The dwightish character, I mean at least they changed him up a bit. Ugh, the looking at the camera, the meetings, it's honestly too much. Would have been a good show if they had AT LEAST switched up the characters a bit. I just can't continue watching. I wonder what Ricky thinks about this!

graphicsdog I like mockumentaries. I like The Office. I watched all the episodes of Borderline and was mildly amused occasionally, but It just doesn't work. They are trying way to hard to be The Office (USA). Similar characters and relationships. There is a sweet quirkiness about it and the acting is acceptable, but that can't overcome the serious flaws. First, the narration has to go as it adds nothing to the plot. Second, editing is horrible, jumping from situation to situation irregardless of the time line (which is probably why they thought the needed the narration). Finally, the writing is quite stunted and unimaginative. If the first episode does not intrigue you then be warned it doesn't get any better.

dreamgavino Before I watched this show, I was like oh great another "mockumentary." But I was pleasantly surprised because it made me laugh several times.It's very reminiscent of The (U.S.)Office. Not just the format, but the overall vibe (the mundane setting, the quirky characters, etc.). I can already see a Jim and Pam...and a female Michael Scott...and a less angry more "dweeby" Dwight. The baggage guys? They're awesome. I don't know if it was the actual jokes or the way the different characters delivered them that makes the comedy so fresh, but I definitely want more. Kudos on the casting. More please. =)