If you’ve been missing the mockumentary style satire of The Office, your next binge is here. Enter The Paper, a fresh workplace comedy from Greg Daniels, the mastermind behind Dunder Mifflin’s chaos.
What Is The Paper About?
Set in Toledo Ohio, The Paper follows the quirky, crumbling newsroom of the Toledo Truth-Teller. a once-revered local newspaper now run on volunteer energy and sheer stubbornness.
At the helm is Ned Sampson (played by Domhnall Gleeson), a wide-eyed editor determined to keep print alive, alongside the sharp and unpredictable Esmeralda Grand (Sabrina Impacciatore). Think: The Office’s absurd humour meets Parks and Recreation’s civic heart.
Who Is Cast In The Paper?
Part of the buzz also comes down to the cast. Domhnall Gleason (known for Ex Machina and About Time) steps seamlessly into comedic territory as the overly optimistic Ned, while Sabrina Impacciatore (from The White Lotus) adds sharp wit as the tough, world-weary managing editor.
The newsroom is rounded out by an eccentric ensemble of fresh faces, with the occasional cameo from The Office universe. As an ensemble, they create the same mix of awkwardness, heart and hilarity that fans loved in Scranton, only now with breaking news deadlines instead of paper sales quotas.
How Is It Linked To The Office ?
While not a direct sequel, The Paper lives in the same universe. The documentary crew that once followed Dunder Mifflin is now filming life inside the Toledo newsroom.
Eagle-eyed fans will spot familiar faces, Oscar Nuñez returns as Oscar Martinez, now crunching numbers at the Truth-Teller. Plus those who are really paying attention will catch nods to Scranton’s fate (spoiler: Dunder Mifflin shuttered in 2019).
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Paper
Early reviews have coined it, “the funniest show about journalism’s slow death you’ll ever see“. With critics praising its balance of heart, satire and absurdity. It may be stepping out of Scranton’s shadow, but The Paper proves the mockumentary still has plenty of ink left.
Where To Watch The Paper
Viewers will be able to view all 10 episodes via the parent platform Peacock on September 4, for us here in Australia episodes will be released via Binge on the same day.
If you loved The Office or Parks & Recreation, chances are you’ll feel right at home in Toledo.
While the humour leans familiar, it’s laced with timely commentary about the state of local journalism, the power of community and what happens when ordinary people try to keep something meaningful alive against the odds. In other words – it’s comfort TV with enough rizz to feel fresh.
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