The Paper
The Paper Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
| S2 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
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About
"A newsroom mockumentary finding its own voice"
A mockumentary spinoff of The Office, this show follows the dwindling staff of a struggling Midwestern newspaper as new ownership tries to revive it with an eager, well-meaning editor at the helm. Same fly-on-the-wall style, same mix of cringe and heart, but a fresh setting and cast trying to carve out their own identity rather than lean on nostalgia. The pace is episodic and character-driven, humor built from awkward silences and workplace dysfunction rather than big jokes. It's warmer than biting, and asks you to be patient while new personalities find their footing.
the slow-burn charm of a new ensemble figuring out how to be funny together.
you want the sharp writing and beloved characters of The Office right out of the gate.
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