{"id":192370,"date":"2025-09-11T11:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/tv-review-domhnall-gleeson-stars-in-the-office-spinoff-the-paper\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:48:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:48:00","slug":"tv-review-domhnall-gleeson-stars-in-the-office-spinoff-the-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/tv-review-domhnall-gleeson-stars-in-the-office-spinoff-the-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"TV review: Domhnall Gleeson stars in The Office spinoff, The Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"


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by Vanely Barumire<\/span> | <\/span><\/p>\n

So, a US spinoff of a critically-acclaimed US spinoff of a UK TV show.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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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

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Great Cast, Great Chemistry\u00a0<\/h2>\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

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\n by Vanely Barumire<\/span> for www.femalefirst.co.uk
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