Peacock has dropped the official trailer for its new comedy series The Paper, and it’s already gaining attention — especially thanks to The Office alum Oscar Nunez, who returns in a very familiar setting: a dysfunctional workplace.
This time, however, it’s not a struggling paper supply company. It’s an actual newspaper.
🖋️ A Hilariously Low-Stakes Newspaper
The series centers around The Toledo Truth Teller, a small, barely-functioning local newspaper. The company’s products include toilet tissue, seat protectors, and, as one character jokes, “local newspapers” — ranked in descending order of quality.
Enter Ned Sampson, the new editor-in-chief (played by Domhnall Gleeson), whose job is to “shake things up.” As Ned declares war on mediocrity, he’s met with a team of enthusiastic but wildly inexperienced “reporters.” Their writing experience? One wrote a junior high essay. Another tweets. One’s in a group chat.
Still, they’re determined to revive the dying paper — one headline at a time.
📺 Oscar Nunez Shines in Familiar Chaos
Oscar Nunez steals the show in the trailer, delivering a perfectly timed meltdown that fans are already quoting:
“I will make this unusable!”
“F**. Use that.”*
His return to newsroom chaos feels like a spiritual successor to his Office days, and the internet is loving it.
@DeadpoolNegative: “Somehow, Oscar returned.” (2.1K likes)
@luciferparty6330: “The best part was Oscar being mad lol”
@AmyMacredie: “First Dunder Mifflin. Now The Toledo Truth Teller. I’m all for it.”
Many fans see Oscar’s role as a continuation of the beloved character from The Office, but with a sharper, more unfiltered edge.
🎭 Domhnall Gleeson Brings the Heat
Viewers are also praising Domhnall Gleeson for his unexpected comedic chops. Known for more serious roles in Star Wars and Harry Potter, Gleeson takes a lighter turn here — and it works.
@KeithGreenBiopic: “Domhnall Gleeson is an underrated comedic actor. So glad he’s being used more.”
🎬 Will It Be the Next Office?
Some fans are cautiously optimistic.
@sqb6056: “Honestly, as long as they don’t try to be like The Office and be their own thing, this might actually be solid.” (652 likes)
@jeanharoldmagnait8928: “Just remember, season 1 of The Office isn’t that great. I will watch this with an open mind.”
That seems to be the prevailing sentiment. The Paper may share DNA with The Office, but it’s shaping up to be its own quirky workplace comedy with fresh energy and solid performances.
🗞️ Verdict So Far: Full of Potential
With a dysfunctional team, cringe-worthy meetings, and Oscar Nunez’s explosive delivery, The Paper already has the makings of a cult hit. Whether it matches The Office in legacy remains to be seen — but fans are more than willing to give it a shot.
Release Date: Coming soon to Peacock
Starring: Oscar Nunez, Domhnall Gleeson
Genre: Workplace Comedy
Platform: Peacock Original
