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Release and reception of ‘The Paper’ season 2

Overview

Peacock is expanding its connection to ‘The Office’ universe through the release of ‘The Paper’ season two and the acquisition of ‘Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to The Office’. The latter is a six-episode documentary series directed by Shawn Cauthen, scheduled to premiere on September 7. The documentary explores the cultural impact of the American comedy through interviews with figures including Paul Feig, Leslie David Baker, Andy Buckley, and former NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly, alongside archival footage of cast members such as Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, and Jenna Fischer.

Following critical acclaim, ‘The Paper’ season two premiered on Peacock with all ten episodes available for streaming. The season follows the staff of ‘The Toledo Truth-Teller’ as they attempt to build on their recent success at the Ohio Journalism Awards. Plotlines include Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson, launching a journalistic investigation into a powerful local private club that threatens the newspaper’s stability. The season also explores a secret romance between Ned and Mare Pritti (Chelsea Frei) and newsroom dynamics involving Esmeralda Grand (Sabrina Impacciatore). The series, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, features the return of Oscar Martinez, played by Oscar Nuñez.

Critics have responded positively to the premiere, noting that the series is gaining “more confidence and a distinct identity separate from its predecessor.” While some reviews debate how well the show stands independently from its predecessor, others suggest it is finding its footing through improved character work and more confident comedic timing. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds an 83% rating, while Metacritic shows a score of 74/100, and Screen Rant awarded it a perfect 100/100.

In addition to the Peacock release, the season is available on Sky and NOW in the United Kingdom, STACKTV in Canada, and Binge in Australia.

Entities

Peacock · Greg Daniels · Domhnall Gleeson · The Paper · The Office

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    The Paper Season 2 premieres on Peacock

    The second season of Peacock’s ‘The Paper’, an ‘The Office’ spinoff set in Toledo, Ohio, is now streaming, focusing on newsroom investigations and evolving character romances.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Peacock expands 'The Office' universe with new documentary and 'The Paper' season 2

    Peacock is set to release 'Fan Level Midnight', a six-part documentary exploring the legacy of 'The Office', alongside the second season of the mockumentary series 'The Paper'.

  3. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The Paper returns for second season on Peacock and Sky

    The mockumentary comedy ‘The Paper’ returns for season two, premiering September 9 on Peacock and September 10 on Sky and NOW.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Peacock releases trailer for ‘The Paper’ Season 2

    Peacock released the trailer for ‘The Paper’ Season 2, a spin-off of ‘The Office’. All 10 episodes will premiere on September 9, 2026, following the Toledo Truth-Teller crew's new journalistic crusades.

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