Michael is a ignorant jerk too. Doesn't stop me from loving him.

Toby is way too passive, to the point that you want to shake him, but I still love him.

Stanly HATES his job, and he barely talks, but I love him!

Dwight killed his girlfriend's cat. On purpose! But I still love him.

Angela is a cold bitch. Love her.

Creed is sooo freakin' creepy but in such a hilarious way that I love him.

I didn't say that the characters were all happy caring beautiful people. I said they were lovable. Realistic flaws and all. This can be attributed to great acting, great chemistry between the ensemble, great writing, etc.

I don't think the UK Office had anything near the same level of chemistry or the "fits like a puzzle" sort of aspect of the US version of the Office.