"In the main titles for The Paper, the names of the cast and producers are shown alongside footage of newspapers being used for a variety of undignified tasks: wrapping fish, house-training a puppy, literally lining the inside of a birdcage. It's an opening credits sequence that's slightly more callous than the actual show it introduces, a sequel to The Office that effectively balances cringe with a kinder, more inspirational sort of comedy."
"When we first meet the employees of local newspaper Toledo Truth-Teller, they're a dispirited bunch with the bare minimum of journalism experience. Level-headed veteran Mare (Chelsea Frei), the only one with a background in reporting, is primarily dedicated to filling the daily paper with cheap stories from the news wire, like celebrity skin care tips, while over-the-top Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore from The White Lotus Season 2) runs the clickbait-focused, ad-infested online edition."
The Paper opens with main titles showing cast and producers alongside footage of newspapers used for undignified tasks such as wrapping fish, house-training a puppy, and lining a birdcage, setting a slightly callous tone. The show follows the dispirited staff of the Toledo Truth-Teller, many lacking journalism experience. Level-headed Mare handles wire copy while Esmeralda runs the clickbait, ad-infested online edition. Ned, a salesman with family ties, becomes editor-in-chief driven by a genuine belief in journalism and gradually inspires coworkers despite missteps. The series exists as a sequel to The Office and includes a return appearance by Oscar Nunez.
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