If you've seen "The Office" U.S. you either love it or you don't get it. If you love it then "The Paper" – the spin-off mockumentary – is for you, And with a bingetastic 10 episode drop, it's going to make your day (and some of the night).
Here's how to watch the "The Paper" online from anywhere with a VPN.
"The Paper" premieres in the U.S. on Thursday, September 4 on Peacock with all 10 episodes available to stream immediately.
• U.S. — Peacock
• U.K. — Sky Max
• Australia — Binge
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It's 20 years since we first encountered Dunder Mifflin in "The Office" U.S. and now we are being introduced to Under Mifflin (see what they did there?), the parent company that owns media outlets, including the struggling Midwestern newspaper The Toledo Truth Teller.
Accountant Oscar Martinez is the bridge between the two shows for this spin-off series as we follow him to his new gig where the set up feels remarkable familiar: Hapless people trapped in jobs they don't like and can't do; total lack of self awareness; and sympathetic characters (even the ones you're supposed to dislike).
There' are losers to root for and even an excuse for a relationship in the making but it all adds up to warm-hearted TV with extra cringe and the reassurance that wherever you work, at least you don't work at Under Mifflin - if you're a journalist, check out the trailer below and cry... they've nailed the current media landscape.
Read on to find out how to watch "The Paper" online and from anywhere.
How to watch "The Paper" in U.S. without cable
"The Paper" premieres in the U.S. on Thursday, September 4 on Peacock with all 10 episodes available to stream immediately.
After the recent price hike, Peacock subscriptions now start from only $10.99/month, rising to $16.99/month to remove the ads. Or get 12 months for the price of 10 on either tier by signing up for an annual plan.
Americans away from home will need one of the best VPNs to log in to use Peacock as it will be geo-blocked when abroad. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch the 'The Paper' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Paper" should be available no matter where you are. VPN software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away in the U.K., and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Peacock and watch "The Office" spinoff "The Paper".
"The Paper" streams by country
How to watch "The Paper" online in Canada
Unfortunately there is no release date for "The Paper" in Canada but as soon as that changes you'll hear about it here first. If it does drop, Crave is the most likely destination.
Crave subscriptions start at $9.99 per month for its Basic plan, up to $22 per month for Premium.
In the Great White North on vacation? Don't panic. Americans can use NordVPN to log in back home to watch the show on their favored domestic streaming platform.
How to watch "The Paper" (2025) in Australia
"The Paper" will premiere on Binge in Australia on Thursday, September 4.
However, if you're an American Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streaming platform, you can use a VPN. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN.
How to watch "The Paper" online in the U.K.
"The Paper" premieres in the U.K. on Sky Max from Friday, September 5. Episodes will roll out as double bills at 9 p.m. BST and 9:35 p.m BST. The whole series will also be available to bingewatch from the same date on Now, via the Entertainment Pass.
The Entertainment Pass costs around £9.99/month, giving access to Sky Max and other Sky channels.
'The Paper' - Cast
Domhnall Gleeson as Ned Sampson, idealistic new editor-in-chief of the Toledo Truth-Teller
Sabrina Impacciatore as Esmeralda Grand, eccentric Managing Editor
Chelsea Frei as Mare Pritti, disillusioned Journalist
Melvin Gregg as Detrick Moore, volunteer reporter/ Ad sales
Gbemisola Ikumelo as Adelola Olofin, reporter & accountant
Alex Edelman as Adam Cooper, reporter & accountant
Ramona Young as Nicole Lee, circulation manager/ reporter
Tim Key as Ken Davies, business strategist
Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez, head accountant & arts reporter [Nunez reprises his role from "The Office" U.S.]
'The Paper' - Episode guide
- Season 01 Episode 01 - "Pilot": The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover the historic Toledo Truth Teller, a Midwestern newspaper, and its publisher's efforts to revive it. (Thurs, Sept 4)
- S01 E02 - "The Five W's": Ned slowly starts with his volunteer crew until Esmeralda forces an accelerated scramble for stories; Detrick and Travis, Mare and Barry, and Adam and Adelola form Woodward and Bernstein teams with limited results.(Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E03 - "Buddy and the Dude": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E04 - "TTT vs the Blogger": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E05 - "Scam Alert!": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E06 - "Churnalism": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E07 - "I Love You": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E08 - "Church and State": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E09 - "Matching Ponchos": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
- S01 E10 - "The Ohio Journalism Awards": TBA (Thurs., Sept 4)
'The Paper' - FAQ
Will there be a second season of "The Paper"?
There will. It has just been announced that "The Paper" season 2 has been confirmed before the first season of "The Office" spin-off has even premiered in the United States.
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