JOURNAL ARTICLE

'The Office' Spinoff 'The Paper' Is a True 2000s Throwback.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berman, Judy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on *The Paper*, a new mockumentary-style sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, set at a struggling Midwestern newspaper called the Toledo Truth-Teller. The show follows a small, underfunded newsroom led by editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) and features a cast including Chelsea Frei and Oscar Nuñez reprising his role from *The Office*. While *The Paper* draws on the style and humor of *The Office*, it is noted to feel somewhat dated and less politically engaged with current media challenges. Despite these critiques, the series shows potential for growth, particularly if it embraces the evolving realities of journalism and internet culture.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:187752007
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