The Paper Trailer Drops and It's Giving Big Office Energy: What to Expect from Peacock’s New Mockumentary Gem

Welcome Back to the Chaos, Now in Newspaper Form If you've been nursing a paper cut where The Office used to be, Peacock just handed you a Band-Aid soaked in comedy gold. The trailer for The Paper, the hotly anticipated spinoff of the cult-favorite sitcom, has finally dropped, and fans of painfully awkward workplace humor are already rejoicing.

The Paper picks up where the iconic documentary crew left off, only this time they’ve traded in Dunder Mifflin's bland beige cubicles for the struggling newsroom of a dying local paper. Set at the Toledo Truth Teller, a barely-functioning Midwestern newspaper clinging to relevance, the series promises the same offbeat charm, uncomfortable silences, and office absurdity that made The Office a classic.

Let’s break down why The Paper is already one of the most talked-about TV shows of 2025.

A Spinoff with a Fresh Setting and Familiar Chaos

From Paper Company to Paper Pusher

Peacock’s The Paper isn’t just riding the coattails of its predecessor. While it lives in the same universe as The Office, this spinoff carves out its own story with a fresh setting and cast, all wrapped in that signature mockumentary style we love to cringe at.

This time, the focus is on a failing newspaper barely held together by underpaid volunteers and outdated equipment. Cue chaos. The show shines a bright, sarcastic light on modern journalism, clickbait culture, and the absurdity of trying to be “relevant” in a dying industry. Sound familiar? That’s because it is. But now with fewer paper sales and more Twitter arguments.

Who’s in the Newsroom? Meet the Cast

Domhnall Gleeson leads the charge as Ned Sampson, a clueless but well-intentioned new editor-in-chief dropped into the middle of this newsroom dumpster fire. Sabrina Impacciatore plays Esmerelda, the ousted editor who is definitely not bitter about the demotion. Definitely not.

Oh, and in a stroke of pure fan service brilliance, Oscar Nuñez returns as Oscar Martinez, somehow roped back in by the documentary crew. He’s older, wiser, and just as over it as ever. Rounding out the ensemble are Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key. Translation: chaos is guaranteed.

The Paper Trailer Teases: What the Preview Tells Us

The trailer for The Paper delivers exactly what you want from a spiritual successor to The Office. There’s the deadpan delivery, clumsy camera zooms, and all the awkward workplace interactions that make you both laugh and hide behind your couch pillow.

Expect petty power plays, failed digital pivots, and staff meetings that should’ve been emails. The show also tackles real issues like misinformation, dying local journalism, and social media absurdity, but with enough snark to make it all go down like a spoonful of sugar laced with sarcasm.

When and Where to Watch The Paper

Peacock is set to premiere The Paper on September 4, 2025, with a four-episode drop to get the ball rolling. After that, two episodes will air every Thursday through September 25. In true binge-friendly style, the release strategy invites fans to dive into the chaos quickly and then hang around for the aftermath.

Is The Paper Worth Printing?

If the trailer is anything to go by, The Paper is shaping up to be a smart, hilarious, and slightly depressing look at the modern workplace, just like its predecessor. It’s a spinoff that doesn’t try to copy-paste The Office but instead reinvents the cringe-comedy blueprint for a world where newspapers are clinging to life support.

So yes, The Paper looks like it will deliver the painfully funny satire we’ve been starving for. And if nothing else, it's worth watching just to see Oscar's face when he realizes he’s doing this documentary thing all over again.

Ready to tune in and cringe together? Share your favorite moments from the trailer or your boldest predictions for the series. The newsroom may be falling apart, but the laughs are just getting started.