The Paper doesn’t hit its stride until it’s out of the office
When NBC's adaptation of The Office first debuted in 2005, the series was panned for being a pale and uninspired imitation of its English predecessor. It took an entire season for showrunner Greg Daniels to figure out how to infuse his take on The Office with a quirky, satirical energy calibrated to appeal to American audiences. But once he did, the comedy became a ratings juggernaut for the network, which put Daniels in a position to tackle slightly more original projects.
Unlike Parks and Rec - another Daniels series that was stylistically similar to The Office, but stood on its own - Peacock's The Paper is a true spinoff that's working ...