‘The Paper’ to premiere on NBC after Peacock success
‘The Paper’ to premiere on NBC after Peacock success
‘The Office’ spinoff was a breath of fresh air for fans of the franchise, and now more viewers will get a chance to experience it.
NBC is getting an extra edition of “The Paper.” The mockumentary comedy series, set in the same universe as the mega-hit series “The Office,” premiered on Peacock in early September. While we don’t have concrete data on viewership for the show just yet, it must have been some kind of success for the service because it’s headed to the NBC broadcast channel this fall.
Key Details:
- Happy Thanksgiving!: “The Paper” is arriving on NBC in November.
- Definitely coming back: The show has already been renewed for a second season.
- A favorite: I personally loved “The Paper,” and think it’s a worthwhile stream for any fan of “The Office.”
“The Paper” will begin airing on NBC on Monday, Nov. 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET. New episodes will air weekly, and there are 10 episodes in total — which explains the later premiere date for the series. All 10 episodes of “The Paper” dropped on Sept. 4 and are available to stream on-demand on Peacock.
But NBC is where fans first fell in love with “The Office,” and there’s something inherently correct about “The Paper” being broadcast there as well. The original series became a bedrock of NBC primetime programming, even though it shared a network with other staples like “Scrubs” and “Parks & Rec.”
Fans who enjoyed “The Paper” Season 1 will be thrilled to learn that the show has already been renewed for a second season, so there’s no ambiguity about whether or not the staff of the Toledo Truth Teller will return. The future of the fictional publication may not be cemented, but the series itself is on firm ground.
“The Paper” stars Domhnall Gleeson as Ned Sampson, the new editor-in-chief of the Toledo Truth Teller. Idealistic and eager to make his mark on the news, Sampson leads a team of employees, most of whom are jaded about the business in their own specific way. One of those employees is Oscar Martinez, who carries over from “The Office” to provide connective tissue between the shows.
While I didn’t think “The Paper” Season1 was the perfect series by any means, I genuinely enjoyed my stream, and finished all 10 episodes. If you’re a fan of “The Office,” I heartily recommend giving it a try, whether you stream it on Peacock now or wait for it to come to NBC in November.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.