# Television Copycat Competitions The 'US TV Knock-Offs' Infographic Compares The Office and More By Marie | Published 2011-08-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-tv-knock-offs References: [onlyinfographic](http://www.onlyinfographic.com/2011/uk-shows-vs-us-rip-offs/) & [confused](http://www.confused.com/news-views/infographics/us-vs-uk-shows) The controversial competition of Ricky Gervais versus Steve Carell as ultimate boss of The Office is addressed in this 'US TV Knock-Offs' infographic, which asks, "Which shows are better, the UK originals or US versions?" Designed by Confused.com, the chart pits the most popular American adaptations of British TV series against their precursors. While I am a stickler for original programming, I had to admit a lot of these American versions do beat out the UK shows. As the chart shows, the U.S. versions of American Idol, Queer as Folk and The Apprentice have definitely stolen the focus from their originals. On the other hand, the British Skins might be one of the greatest TV shows of the last 10 years, while the U.S. version saw an early cancellation. Whether you're a huge TV buff or you prefer to stream your fave shows online, this 'US TV Knock-Offs' infographic is extremely interesting and has the facts to end all your friendly series debates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Television Adaptations:** Opportunity to explore the success and impact of American adaptations of British TV series. - **International TV Debate:** Opportunity to analyze the reception and preferences of audiences towards UK originals and US versions. - **Creative Remakes:** Opportunity to explore the potential of adapting successful foreign TV shows for different markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Television Production:** Opportunity for production companies to capitalize on successful adaptations and explore new markets. - **Entertainment Streaming:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to curate and offer both UK originals and US versions to cater to diverse audience preferences. - **Market Research:** Opportunity for market research companies to study audience preferences and provide valuable insights to television networks and producers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streaming Platform Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-dinner-popup.md) - [Fan-Powered Reality Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island.md) - [Sitcom Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-2.md) - [TV Dinner Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-dinners-restaurant.md) - [Sitcom Tribute Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-scranton-branch.md) - [Personalized TV Recommendation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-recommendation-app.md) - [Iconic Show Toronto Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-in-toronto.md) - [Sitcom Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md)