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The Paper

Comedy • TV-14 • 1 Season • 10 Episodes • TV Series • 2025
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series “The Office” find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

Creators / Executive Producers / Writers: Greg Daniels under his banner Deedle-Dee Productions, and Michael Koman
Executive Producers: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille)

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Watch The Paper Season 1

Pilot

S1 E1 . 32m
A documentary crew discovers a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

The Five W's

S1 E2 . 35m
Ned starts slowly with his volunteer crew until Esmeralda forces them to scramble for stories.

Buddy and the Dude

S1 E3 .31m
Ned tags along on Mare’s consumer sting story after Esmeralda gets in his head.

TTT vs the Blogger

S1 E4 . 33m
Ned and Esmeralda go against a high school blog; Mare and Oscar cover a teacher’s last production.

The Six-Part Series

S1 E5 . 38m
Ned chases a story about a scammer operating through a dating app and learns Esmeralda was a victim.

Churnalism

S1 E6 . 37m
Ned takes over Esmeralda's advertorials and assigns the staff to test products themselves.

I Love You

S1 E7 . 32m
With Marv camped out in the newsroom, the staff’s unresolved attitudes toward authority bubble up.

Church and State

S1 E8 . 30m
Mare uncovers a story that pits the Truth Teller against its owner; Ned is embarrassed by his past.

Matching Ponchos

S1 E9 . 35m
Ned and Mare take a long road trip to interview a possible cult leader; Ken goes on an apology tour.

The Ohio Journalism Awards

S1 E10 . 31m
Ned stifles his desire to win at the Ohio Journalism Awards; Nicole uncovers Detrick's monogamy.

The Paper Cast

Domhnall Gleeson

Ned Sampson

The Truth Teller’s new editor-in-chief, Ned, has infectious enthusiasm for good old-fashioned print journalism and could be the inspiring leader the paper needs, but does he have any clue what he’s doing?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Paper?: You can watch The Paper exclusively on Peacock. Sign up for your own Peacock Account and start watching today. View the full list of supported streaming devices.
When did The Paper premiere?: The Paper premiered on September 4, 2025 on Peacock.
What is The Paper about?: The Paper is a new series from the crew that brought you The Office, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. It follows the same documentary crew as they film a struggling newspaper called The Truth Teller in Toledo, Ohio. The show focuses on quirky volunteer reporters trying to save local journalism in the digital age.
Will any of The Office alum cast members star in The Paper?: Yes, Oscar Nuñez returns in the role of Oscar Martinez.
Where is The Paper set?: The Paper takes place in Toledo, Ohio, at the fictional historic newspaper the Toledo Truth Teller, which is trying to revive itself amid industry decline.
Who created and produced The Paper?: The Paper comes from creator and executive producer Greg Daniels, who developed The Office for American audiences and served as executive producer and showrunner. Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Ben Silverman and Howard Klein are also executive producers who all executive produced The Office.
Is The Paper a Peacock Original?: Yes, The Paper is a Peacock Original.