"Sharp deadpan satire revitalizes the modern workplace mockumentary format with chaotic newsroom antics and hilarious small-town journalistic ambition."
Expanding Greg Daniels' mockumentary lineage, The Paper skewers dying local journalism with ruthless wit and heartfelt absurdity. Season 2 elevates the stakes as Toledo's historic newspaper fights irrelevance, corporate interference, and hilarious staff blunders. Packed with standout performances and incisive dialogue, the series balances razor-sharp humor with genuine workplace camaraderie, proving that the classic comedy formula still offers rich storytelling gold for comedy devotees navigating contemporary media culture.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Sep 09, 2026 | The Best of Us | |
| E2 | Sep 09, 2026 | Weekend Ned | |
| E3 | Sep 09, 2026 | Hearst's Mistress | |
| E4 | Sep 09, 2026 | Impressing a Cop | |
| E5 | Sep 09, 2026 | Dueling Pencils | |
| E6 | Sep 09, 2026 | 125 Years Young | |
| E7 | Sep 09, 2026 | Tornado Alert | |
| E8 | Sep 09, 2026 | Secret Team | |
| E9 | Sep 09, 2026 | Who's Marv Marving? | |
| E10 | Sep 09, 2026 | The NS Board |
Release Window: Early Fall
The Paper (2025) has maintained a steady Annual rhythm, typically returning in September. The workplace comedy premiered its debut season on Peacock in September 2025 and followed up with its second season in September 2026. This consistent early autumn positioning mirrors classic broadcast comedy scheduling traditions.
Peacock relies on early September to anchor its fall comedy slate with the mockumentary spinoff. Barring unexpected production interruptions, subsequent seasons are anticipated to follow this reliable twelve-month cadence.