The plug has been pulled on The Office Australia, marking its official cancellation.

Debuting just last year, this TV series featured Felicity Ward in the role of Hannah Howard, a manager at a packaging firm based in Sydney.

The ensemble cast also included Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, and Shari Sebbens, with the show directed by Kiwi filmmaker Jackie Van Beek alongside Julie de Fina.

Since its launch, the Amazon Prime series faced an uncertain future, struggling to earn positive reviews in comparison to its more successful American and British versions.

Now, it’s confirmed that the comedy series will not be making a return, as Prime has opted to end the show.

Since the first season aired, The Office Australia has received a mixed bag when it comes to responses on social media. 

The Office Australia has been officially cancelled 

The TV series, which only ran for one season, premiered last year and stars Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard, who manages a packaging company in Sydney 

‘Loved the show, really hope you get a season 2, every episode gets better than the last!’ one person gushed on a fan account. 

Another added: ‘The show is actually pretty good.’

However, others seemed to disagree, writing: ‘A cheap and bad imitation.’

‘I really tried not to compare to either British or US office, but even as a stand-alone, I didn’t find it funny or entertaining. I’m sorry to say it coz I’m all for supporting Aussie comedy,’ another person added. 

In August, Head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand Hwei Loke did little to dispel rumours of the show getting the chop after one season. 

‘We were so pleased with the global reception for The Office. And at the moment, that’s where we’re kind of leaving it,’ Hwei said at the time.

‘We’re still considering things and we haven’t made a decision.’

In October last year, lead star Felicity Ward defended the controversial Australian reboot after it came under fire from fans.

Also making up the cast are Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, and Shari Sebbens, with Kiwi director Jackie Van Beek helming the show alongside Julie de Fina (Pictured: Felicity Ward, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Lucy Schmidt, Susan Ling Young, Zoe Terakes, Claude Jabbour, Jason Perini, Susie Youssef and Chris Bunton)

The actress hit back at haters, urging viewers to give the show a chance before passing judgement while acknowledging the scepticism that comes with reimagining such a beloved franchise.

‘Look, I know what it’s like to love something and feel protective over it being remade. I absolutely understand that,’ she told Yahoo Lifestyle.

‘But if you look at the American one, there was a huge backlash. People were very, very angry. And it’s its own thing. And that’s the same with the Australian one.’

‘People will be angry, and people will be really happy about it as well, and have your feelings, and we’re all just doing our best.’

Felicity encouraged viewers to watch the comedy show before forming an opinion.

‘I would say, just watch it and then decide, like, with anything we can all have our contempt prior to investigation, but if you watch it, then have an opinion,’ she added.