by Vanely Barumire<\/span> | <\/span><\/p>\n 11 September 2025\n <\/p>\n So, a US spinoff of a critically-acclaimed US spinoff of a UK TV show.\u00a0<\/p>\n Domhnall Gleeson<\/p>\n A brain teaser no one really asked for, but a refreshing take on the demise of print journalism.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mixing the humour and fly-on-the-wall filming that made The Office<\/a> so beloved, The Paper is both a social commentary and its own product at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n Finding a balance between making a statement about the state of local journalism and being a comedy, the series is both thought-provoking and witty.\u00a0<\/p>\n Desperate to revive a failing Midwestern newspaper, new Editor in Chief Ned Sampson enlists the help of untrained journalists to fill the print version of the Toledo Truth-Teller, in this mock-documentary series from the same minds behind The Office<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n There is real potential in the show even after two episodes.\u00a0<\/p>\n YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:<\/strong>\u00a0Kim Kardashian appears on Mafiathon 3, but who is Kai Cenat? Great cast, great chemistry\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Domnhall Gleeson\u2019s Ned Sampson is a refreshing take on Michael Scott (Steve Carell), whose over-enthusiasm became annoying nearing the end of the show\u2019s first season.\u00a0<\/p>\n The slightly self-deprecating, self-proclaimed over-romanticiser, Ned Sampson, is a welcomed contrast to the Dunder Mifflin regional manager.\u00a0<\/p>\n With great comedic timing, scenes with the full cast are a testament to the writing and chemistry between the crew.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ned (Domnhall Gleeson) and Mare\u2019s (Chelsea Frei) relationship is set up to potentially rival the slow burn of Jim and Pam.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sabrina Impacciatore\u2019s high-maintenance, vengeful Esmeralda is a perfect counter to Ned Sampson, a journalist desperate to prove himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arguably, the best character of the whole show, Impacciatore, is brilliant as the attention-seeking, former head of the paper, who is determined to see the demise of her replacement.<\/p>\n The show is packed with hilarious yet lesser-known actors, who are keen to see the show succeed, and their enthusiasm is what makes the series a great watch.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cSeven highly motivated, tenacious Buckeyes are out there right now, hunting news, you would be a fool to bet against them,\u201d and that goes for the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n In an age of spinoffs, remakes and sequels, The Paper is the best take on an old and beloved model.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE FROM VANELY BARUMIRE:<\/strong>\u00a0Royal Family News: ITV\u2019s new show about royal family with Charlene White<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Domhnall](\"https:\/\/www.femalefirst.co.uk\/image-library\/land\/1000\/d\/domhnall-gleeson-adxoq151-copy-1.jpg\")
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\n <\/div>\nGreat Cast, Great Chemistry\u00a0<\/h2>\n