The Paper Gets a Season 2 Before Anyone’s Seen Season 1 — Bold Move, Peacock

The Paper, the highly anticipated spinoff of The Office, has officially been renewed for Season 2 — and here’s the kicker — before Season 1 has even premiered. That’s right. Peacock is betting big, and frankly, it’s either genius or a full-on preemptive facepalm. Either way, let’s unpack what this means and why everyone is suddenly talking about The Paper.

What Is The Paper and Why Should You Care?

In case you've been living blissfully unaware, The Paper is a new workplace comedy that takes the DNA of The Office and plants it in the chaotic world of a small-town newspaper. Think cubicles, coffee pots, passive-aggressive emails, and now — newsroom deadlines. The series premieres on September 4, 2025, exclusively on Peacock. Yes, the same platform that canceled Saved by the Bell too soon.

Why Did The Paper Get Renewed Before It Even Aired?

It’s all about confidence. According to insiders and media outlets, early screenings of The Paper earned glowing feedback from test audiences and industry critics. That prompted Peacock to not only ditch the weekly rollout in favor of a binge-friendly full season drop but also greenlight a second season one day before the premiere. Translation: they’re really hoping you like it.

Also, let’s be honest — anything connected to The Office is basically printing money in the streaming world. Peacock is banking on nostalgia and comedy gold.

What to Expect From Season 1

Season 1 will feature ten episodes packed with awkward silences, questionable editorial decisions, and just enough cringe to remind you why workplace comedies are still the best genre ever invented. Expect new characters, fresh storylines, and probably a painfully accurate depiction of media burnout.

Bold or Bonkers?

Time will tell if The Paper earns its early renewal or if Peacock just jumped the gun for PR buzz. Either way, the move has already stirred enough chatter to get people watching — which, let’s be honest, is the whole point.

Will The Paper deliver? Tune in September 4 and decide for yourself. And if you're already placing bets on Season 3, maybe slow your roll... or apply for a job in Peacock's strategy department.