'The Office: An American Workplace' broke the mould, capturing the essence of Ricky Gervais' original masterpiece, but moving forward to create its own legacy as a stone cold comedy classic.
Now, you must be wondering what on earth the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin has got to do with the Premier League managers, and that's a fair question.
The answer? Characters. Both the US Office and the English top tier boast a wealth of wildly varying characters, fraught with flaws and complexities - the parallels between the two seemingly disparate institutions are simply crying out to be explored.
And so, allow us to whisk you off to Scranton, Pennsylvania, and present the alternative US Office star cast, with Premier League managers stepping into the iconic roles:
5. Carlo Ancelotti - Stanley Hudson
A raised eyebrow here, a sulky glare there. If Everton's Carlo Ancelotti wasn't a mastermind manager, he'd most likely be a paper salesman for Dunder Mifflin, counting down the days to retirement in Florida while blasting through crosswords. Photo: PETER POWELL
6. Sean Dyche - Meredith Palmer
If any Premier League manager has it in him to photocopy his posterior at the office Christmas party, it's Burnley's Sean Dyche. He'd be right at home touring the top tier grounds in a van, heavy metal blasting ferociously out the windows Photo: PETER POWELL
7. Jurgen Klopp - Bob Vance
Grinning ear to ear, a powerful, successful man of business - Jurgen Klopp is Bob Vance (Vance Refrigeration) all over. Expect to see Klopp Refrigeration take off once the charismatic German's coaching days are behind him. Photo: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH
8. Pep Guardiola - Robert California
Prone to bouts of philosophical rambling, Pep Guardiola is the very essence of latter-season CEO Robert California. The Man City boss no doubt abides in a mansion brimming with exotic wine and mysterious chambers. Photo: PETER KOHALMI