The Office Returns: Everything You Need to Know About ‘The Paper’

Why ‘The Office’ Spinoff Matters

More than a decade after The Office concluded its nine-season run, the beloved mockumentary is making a comeback. After multiple failed reboot and spinoff attempts, revival series ‘The Paper’—from original showrunner Greg Daniels—debuted on Peacock in September 2025. For fans who have kept the series alive through streaming, this represents a significant moment in television comedy. Across its nine-season run, The Office won five Emmys, including the Outstanding Comedy Series trophy in 2006. Since going off the air in 2013, the series has seen its popularity explode via streaming.

A Fresh Take on a Familiar Format

Titled The Paper, it’s more of a spinoff or follow-up. The series, from Greg Daniels, the creator of the U.S. version of the show, is ‘set in the same universe’ as the original series and will follow the same documentary crew that filmed Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch as the team embarks on a new project. The documentary crew from the original show will be targeting a new subject, which is reported to be a dying historic Midwestern newspaper staging a comeback with the help of volunteer reporters.

Like the original Office, the follow-up series will have an ensemble cast, including: Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, and Tim Key. Oscar Nuñez will reprise his role from the original series as part of the spinoff’s character mix.

What This Means for Fans

It premieres Sept. 4, 2025, with four new episodes to start and two new episodes every Thursday through Sept. 25. NBC renewed the series for Season 2 before its first episode aired, guaranteeing its ensemble will return for a second installment. This early renewal signals strong confidence from network executives and ensures that the story will continue beyond the initial season.

The decision to set the spinoff at a struggling newspaper rather than a paper supply company reflects contemporary workplace realities whilst maintaining the mockumentary format that made the original series so compelling. For viewers seeking that familiar blend of awkward humour and heartfelt moments, ‘The Paper’ offers a promising new chapter in the beloved franchise’s legacy.