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Peacock Premieres The Paper, An Office Spinoff, With Season 2 Already Ordered

Early reviews say the series finds its footing after a few episodes, zeroing in on the challenges of rebuilding local journalism.

Overview

  • All 10 episodes of Season 1 are now streaming on Peacock following the September 4 debut.
  • Peacock renewed the series for a second season before launch, with the announcement shared by cast members on NBC’s Today.
  • The mockumentary follows the same fictional documentary crew from The Office as they chronicle efforts to revive Toledo’s hollowed‑out Truth‑Teller newspaper.
  • Co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the show stars Domhnall Gleeson as idealistic editor Ned Sampson, with Oscar Núñez returning as accountant Oscar Martinez.
  • Critics note an uneven start that improves midseason, praising the ensemble and the show’s incorporation of media‑literacy basics like the Five Ws and verification.