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All 10 episodes of the new sitcom series The Paper are out now on Peacock.

Taking place in Ohio, the ‘mockumentary’ tackles the happenings inside the office of the Toledo Truth-Teller, a once well-respected newspaper that is now declining, as it shares a floor with a toilet paper brand.

Editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeso) wants to hire more reporters to expand coverage, however, he is unable to do so due to budget constraints. So he resorts to get the office’s accountants, salespeople in the advertisement department and truck drivers to volunteer as reporters, while also doing their paid jobs.

Co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the series is a follow-up and spinoff to the 2005 American sitcom The Office, which was based on a British namesake series.

Actor Oscar Nuñez is set to be the only familiar face to appear in The Paper, as he is reprising his role as accountant character Oscar Martinez.

“The show provides a satirical look at the challenges of modern journalism,” Greg, who is also the creator of The Office, said in an interview.

“We wanted to create a show that felt like an extension of the same universe as The Office, but with a brand-new cast and a fresh take on the premise.

“While The Office was about a paper company, we follow how the Internet has affected a local newspaper.

“There’s a tremendous history for local papers and this show explores that in a humorous way,” he added.

Despite ending in 2013, The Office is still remembered and cherished by a universal audience.

Following the first season’s premiere, it earned several accolades in 2006 including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award for Steve Carell’s performance as lead character Michael Scott, and five Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Comedy Series.

In 2016, it earned the 48th spot in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Television Shows Of All Time list, and was also the most streamed show in 2020, with 57 billion minutes watched in the United States.