‘Stromberg’: The Staying Power of Ricky Gervais’ German Doppelgänger
How to explain the enduring appeal of Stromberg? The German mockumentary sitcom, inspired by The Office, has outlived both the original BBC series and the Steve Carell-led U.S. spin-off, and remains a cultural force in Germany. This weekend, a new Stromberg feature hits German theaters, marking the return of Christoph Maria Herbst as Bernd Stromberg,…