The Paper (2025)
A sharp mockumentary comedy from the creators of The Office, following a documentary crew breathing new life into a struggling Toledo newspaper.
The Paper - Series Information
- Original Title: The Paper
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Michael Koman, Greg Daniels
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 4, 2025 (United States - TV-14), September 4, 2025 (Canada - PG), September 4, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), September 4, 2025 (Germany - 12), September 4, 2025 (Australia - M), September 4, 2025 (Brazil - 14), September 4, 2025 (Spain - 16), September 4, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Peacock
- Alternative Titles: Soom Soom (US)
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Banijay Americas, Deedle-Dee Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Paper - Plot
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher trying to revive it.
The Paper - Trailer
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The Paper - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Michael Koman
- Greg Daniels
Main Cast
- Domhnall Gleeson
- Sabrina Impacciatore
- Chelsea Frei
- Melvin Gregg
- Gbemisola Ikumelo
- Alex Edelman
- Ramona Young
- Tim Key
- Oscar Nuñez
- Eric Rahill
Writers
- Mo Welch
- Eric Rahill
- Michael Koman
- Greg Daniels
- Alex Edelman
Executive Producers
- Stephen Merchant
- Ricky Gervais
- Ben Silverman
- Michael Koman
- Howard Klein
The Paper - FAQs
Is The Paper a spin-off of The Office?
Spiritually, yes. The Paper shares the same mockumentary DNA as The Office and even features Oscar Nuñez reprising his role as Oscar Martinez from the original series. It's set in the same fictional universe, with the same documentary crew now turning their cameras on a struggling Toledo newspaper.
Who are the main actors in The Paper?
The Paper stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, Oscar Nuñez, and Eric Rahill. Oscar Nuñez reprises his role as Oscar Martinez from The Office.
Where can you stream The Paper?
The Paper streams exclusively on Peacock via Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus subscriptions. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home for those who prefer to own individual episodes or the full season.
Who created The Paper series?
The Paper was created by Michael Koman and Greg Daniels. Daniels is best known as the showrunner behind the American version of The Office and Parks and Recreation. The series is executive produced by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Ben Silverman, and Howard Klein, among others.
When did The Paper first air?
The Paper premiered on September 4, 2025, on Peacock in the United States. The same date saw simultaneous releases in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Spain, and South Korea, making it a wide international launch.
How many episodes does The Paper have?
Season 1 of The Paper consists of 10 episodes. The series is currently listed as a Returning Series, meaning additional seasons could follow depending on viewership and reception on Peacock.
What is The Paper content rating?
The Paper carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, meaning it may contain content unsuitable for children under 14. International ratings vary: PG in Canada, 15 in the UK, 12 in Germany, M in Australia, 14 in Brazil, 16 in Spain, and 15 in South Korea.
What shows are similar to The Paper?
Fans of The Paper will likely enjoy Jury Duty, Documentary Now!, The Rehearsal, and Fiasco — all of which play with mockumentary or reality-adjacent formats. For comedy series with workplace ensemble casts, God's Favorite Idiot and Chad Powers also make for entertaining companion viewing.
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