The Paper doesn’t hit its stride until it’s out of the office

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September 3, 2025, 3:30 PM

• •The Paper, a Peacock mockumentary, offers a crash course in community journalism.
• •The show initially resembles The Office but finds its footing with a strong cast.
• •The series explores the challenges of running a newspaper and features a dynamic storytelling.
• •The Paper, renewed for a second season, premieres on September 4th and benefits from its all-at-once release.

Peacock's new mockumentary series, The Paper, offers a bingeable dive into the basics of community journalism. The show initially feels like a well-polished Office riff, but it evolves, exploring the struggles of running a newspaper and the transformation of untrained writers. The Paper's strength lies in its strong cast and dynamic storytelling, as it moves beyond the office setting. Dropping all 10 episodes at once, and already renewed for a second season, the show promises more sharp and insightful content, and premieres on September 4th.

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