I actually didn’t like the American version of “The Office”.
The Michael character was for me just flat out too stupid. The Structt guy was another one hard to tolerate & find humor in! It’s humor was too over the top.
The British version I liked much better. I found it to be a better satirical comedy on office life. At least to me the characters were far more believable. I actually met and worked with some of those guys & gals. The American version not so much. I actually had a boss like that David Brent guy - condescending, creepy, pompous, in love with himself - yeah just like him!
Mever saw the other version.
Yeah, Michael is over-the-top stupid. Sometimes it’s funny but other times it falls flat.