Greg Daniels, creator of The Office, has given fans of the iconic show a treat with this follow-up mockumentary series, The Paper. Our documentary team from 20 years ago is now in the Midwest following scrappy local newspaper the Toledo Truth Teller.
THE PAPER
What’s it rated? TV-14
When? 2025
Where’s it showing? Peacock
The first episode is also the first day for the paper’s new editor-in-chief, Ned (Domhnall Gleeson). His arrival is much to the chagrin of Esmerelda (Sabrina Impacciatore), the managing editor who’s gotten a little too comfortable at the boss’s desk in his absence.
There’s one familiar face in the crowd: Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez) is an employee at the Truth Teller, and he’s less than thrilled to be filmed once again. There’s also Mare (Chelsea Frei), the paper’s compositer, who Ned quickly falls for.
The beauty of The Office is that it’s an ensemble show, and The Paper is doing its darndest to be the same collaborative type of comedy. I heard that it’s already been renewed for a second season, and I see why. It’s charming and familiar and a great dose of 30-minute fun. The whole first season is out, so you can easily make this one a binge watch. (Ten 26- to 32-min. episodes) ∆
This article appears in Oct 9-19, 2025.