Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased this set for my brother at Christmas time and decided to watch a few episodes with him. I won't comment much on the merits of the show beyond noting it is beloved for a reason (although it is significantly cheerier than the British original); I feel that the episodes following Steve Carell's departure removed the show's heart, but I thoroughly enjoyed the series finale. My main purpose with this review, however, is to comment on the merits of the box set itself. Unlike some prior releases of seasons shortly subsequent to their airing, this set includes a significant amount of bonus material, including gag reels, director and actor commentary, and deleted scenes. This is one of the great advantages over streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, but I am admittedly somewhat of a traditionalist in my preference for physical ownership. The DVDs also have subtitles available in both English and Spanish. Besides these bonuses, the episodes themselves are always enjoyable. It is interesting on the exterior to note that, except for the final season, at the top of each case is Steve Carell and how much his appearance changed over the years. While a few other reviewers complained of cosmetic damage to their DVDs, I had no issues except for a few bumps on the corners of the box. On the whole, my brother was thrilled with his gift and it was a great bonding opportunity for us to enjoy a few episodes together.