The Paper Season 1 Review
The Office spinoff has strong bones and a solid cast, but its first season feels more like a sketch than a full story.
Launching a spiritual follow-up to The Office is no small assignment, especially when it’s from Greg Daniels and set in the same universe.
The Paper is a solid soft launch for a show that could evolve into something special. But for now, it’s more byline than boldface.
Set in the fictional Rust Belt town of Thistle, Pennsylvania, The Paper follows the day-to-day grind of the staff at the struggling Thistle Gazette.
The show has promise in its characters, newsroom setting, and small-town chaos, but toggles between sharp and sleepy moments, needing editing to reach its full potential.
Author's summary: The Paper has a solid start but needs improvement.