📺 The Paper (2025)
Part of The Office
The Paper is a 2025 American mockumentary sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, serving as a spin-off and follow-up to the beloved series The Office (2005-2013). The series follows the same documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch, now focusing on the Toledo Truth Teller, a historic but struggling Midwestern newspaper trying to revive itself with volunteer reporters. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Ned Sampson, the new editor-in-chief, with Sabrina Impacciatore as managing editor Esmeralda Grand, and Oscar Nunez reprising his role as Oscar Martinez from The Office.
The Paper premiered on Peacock on September 4, 2025, with a ten-episode first season, and was renewed for a second season before its premiere. The series shifts the setting from a paper company to a newspaper, exploring similar themes of workplace dynamics and small-town resilience. While it introduces a new cast of characters, the connection to The Office is maintained through the documentary format and the return of Oscar Nunez, offering a fresh yet familiar take on the mockumentary style that made its predecessor iconic.
This collection encompasses television series that share the title "The Office" and are based on the original British mockumentary format created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The grouping includes the long-running and culturally significant American adaptation, which aired from 2005 to 2013, and an upcoming series titled "The Paper," set in 2025. While the American series became a defining sitcom of its era, the collection as a whole is a small, loosely connected set of works rather than a sprawling franchise. The common thread is the workplace mockumentary style and the exploration of mundane office life through an ensemble cast, though each entry stands as its own distinct interpretation.
