: Fans speculate that Ann Perkins is actually Karen Filippelli (from The Office ) living under a new name.
Enthusiastic, ambitious Deputy Director; loves Pawnee and waffles. Nick Offerman Parks and Recreation
is a mockumentary-style sitcom following Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, as she navigates the eccentric world of local government. Originally envisioned as a spin-off of The Office , the series ran for seven seasons on NBC from 2009 to 2015. Core Premise & Evolution : Fans speculate that Ann Perkins is actually