Will The Paper Have a Season 2? Peacock Greenlights More Newsroom Chaos

The Paper, Peacock’s sharp-witted spinoff of The Office, is officially returning for Season 2—news that dropped even before the show’s first season hit the platform on September 4, 2025. The early renewal reflects Peacock’s confidence in the series, which blends nostalgic mockumentary charm with fresh workplace satire.

Created by Greg Daniels (the mind behind The Office’s U.S. adaptation) and Michael Koman, The Paper follows Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson), a toilet paper salesman unexpectedly reassigned to lead the floundering Toledo Truth Teller, a local newspaper owned by a paper conglomerate.

Sabrina Impacciatore stars alongside Gleeson as Esmeralda Grand, the paper’s no-nonsense managing editor. The show’s documentary-style format, familiar to fans of The Office, is revived by the same fictional crew that once filmed Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.

Season 1 was met with strong early reviews, prompting Peacock to release all 10 episodes at once rather than stagger them weekly. The finale left viewers with tantalizing cliffhangers—Ned and Mare’s unexpected kiss, Nicole and Detrick’s breakup, and the Truth Teller’s rise to journalistic acclaim after winning three Ohio Journalism Awards. These threads set the stage for Season 2, which is expected to explore the fallout of these developments and the evolving dynamics within the newsroom.

🎬 Production for Season 2 is already underway, with a projected release window in mid-to-late 2026. Co-creator Greg Daniels has hinted at new storylines and potential guest stars, while the core cast—including Gleeson, Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, and Oscar Nuñez (reprising his role as Oscar Martínez)—is expected to return.

Whether you’re a die-hard Office fan or just discovering The Paper, Season 2 promises more biting humor, workplace drama, and a satirical look at the survival of print media in a digital world.