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Season 2 – The Paper

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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.
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The Paper — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

The Paper continues to capitalize on its franchise roots while also making a distinct name for itself as a breezy, fun-loving, intriguing successor to The Office in a solid second season.

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Audience Says

Powered by a crisp ensemble that keeps its most absurd moments feeling relatable, The Paper remains a sharp, crowd-pleasing workplace comedy.

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Jackson McHenry New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 15, 2026
When you might hope for a more carefully plated meal, The Paper is still throwing spaghetti at the wall. Go to Full Review Stuart Heritage Guardian Sep 10, 2026
5/5
You get the sense that this could be The Paper’s chance to become as big as its mother show, and the producers are throwing everything at the wall to get it there. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire Sep 9, 2026
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Season 2 isn’t sharp enough to paint a damning portrait of a misguided affair, nor is it sincere enough to create an imperfect romance that can still sweep you off your feet. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! Sep 25, 2026
7/10
[Sabrina Impacciatore delivers] one of the best comedic performances on television right now, and not enough credit has been given to her. Go to Full Review Emma Fisher InBetweenDrafts Sep 18, 2026
5.5/10
There is enough here to justify a third season, particularly if The Paper can become bolder and find a better way to use its cast. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Sep 14, 2026
4/5
British comedian Tim Key, a master of the one-liner, is playing his usual fish-out-of-water type, but he is very much at home with the rapidfire pattern of US sitcom dialogue, with a joke in every line. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Amy R @RT27558244 11 hrs ago Such a fun show, with all the quirks of The Office. Season 2 doesn't disappoint. Loved it. I look forward to Season 3. On my watchlist! See more C B @RT01601017 1 day ago I really am enjoying season 2! The characters are so likeable and I enjoy the laughter each episode. Already looking forward to Season 3! See more Christopher B @RT81755168 1 day ago Love what they built off from Season 1 and has so much more room to develop. Haven’t laughed like this in a while! See more Mary L @MLanier 1 day ago So many things to love about this show. In the first season it took me a few episodes but then I wanted to finish the story. Same is true in the second season. Really looking forward to season 3. I love seeing how the different characters are evolving. I love how Marv leads. I just overall enjoy the show! See more Sonny D @sonnyday 5 days ago Something about the second season isn’t sitting well with me. The characters that we want to see / produce the laughs, aren’t getting the right amount of air time. The main guy Ned, also lacks the swag and charm that you’d expect from a boss in a show like this. Disappointing season. See more Vincenzo S @vinci60 Oct 10, 2026 Funny and interesting in most of its characters. I just don’t understand, however, why they had to make Ned look such an idiot and more for the whole series. It’s really too much See more Read all reviews
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Greg Daniels

Creator

Michael Koman

Creator

Oscar Nunez

Oscar Martinez

Domhnall Gleeson

Ned Sampson

Sabrina Impacciatore

Esmeralda Grand

Chelsea Frei

Mare Pritti

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2026 The Best of Us After a magical weekend sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned tries to find the right time to ask Marv for a bigger budget; Esmeralda loudly plays the grief card. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2026 Weekend Ned Ned and Mare ditch the documentary crew, leaving Adam and Adelola in charge of the weekend edition; Esmeralda recruits Ken to be her son's pretend dad. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 9, 2026 Hearst's Mistress Ned and Mare search for a journalistic crusade and find themselves at her apartment; Oscar negotiates the rights to Mr. Digit with Marv. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined Impressing a Cop Mare finds a fabulous story after Ned has a bruising interaction at his cop source's gun range; Oscar enjoys "The Real Single Ladies of Toledo"; Esmeralda plans a not-so-scary haunted house. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined Dueling Pencils Ned and Mare's crusade is delayed when their new podcast gets too spicy; Esmeralda pays the price for embarrassing the company. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined 125 Years Young Ned invites journalists to witness the paper's 125th birthday and finds out what it's like to be the story; Esmeralda has to make up years of skipped HR training and gets creative. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Tornado Alert When a tornado threatens Toledo, Ned struggles with his emergency messaging; the staff at the Cincinnati Chronicle consider Mare primitive; Esmeralda tries to prove she is not a narcissist; Travis and Adelola storm chase. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Secret Team Ned forms a secret team after he's told he can't cover an important story; Esmeralda forms her own covert squad to find out what Ned's secret team is up to. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Who's Marv Marving? Ned tries to protect Mare from nasty rumors; Esmeralda interviews to be the consort of a powerful 90-year-old; Marv and Ann go undercover to help with the investigation. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined The NS Board Ned finds publishing his and Detrick's big story will require sacrifices, as do other worthwhile things; Esmeralda goes undercover to expose prejudice; Mare has a choice to make if she wants to play in the big leagues. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Greg Daniels, Michael Koman
Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2026
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