The Paper is a 2025 American mockumentary workplace comedy. It’s created and written by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman.
The main cast includes Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Oscar Nuñez, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Ramona Young, Alex Edelman, and Tim Key.
A struggling Toledo newspaper becomes the new subject for the returning documentary crew. The series premiered on September 4, 2025, exclusively on Peacock, with all 10 episodes available to stream.
The Paper Age Rating
The Paper is officially rated TV-14. Peacock lists it as a comedy series for ages 14 and up. Expect workplace humor, mild to moderate language, occasional suggestive references, and thematic discussions of journalism, ethics, and layoffs. (@peacocktv)
Violence & Peril
- Violence is minimal and comedic, not graphic.
- Expect slapstick mishaps, heated staff arguments, and stressful newsroom deadlines.
- Occasional threats to jobs or budgets create tension and stakes.
- No sustained fear, gore, or realistic injury is shown.
Language
- Language ranges from mild to moderate.
- Common TV-14 words appear, with occasional bleeped euphemisms.
- Insults and sarcasm are used in workplace banter.
- No persistent slur usage has been flagged in early coverage.
Mature Themes
- Themes include layoffs, media ethics, clickbait, and community politics.
- There are light romantic subplots and suggestive jokes.
- Casual alcohol at work events may appear in jokes or scenes.
- No nudity; intimacy is implied rather than shown.
Is The Paper Suitable for Teens?
- Ages 10–12: No. The humor and newsroom politics skew older.
- Ages 13–15: With Guidance. Language, sarcasm, and job-stress themes need context.
- Ages 16+: Yes. Content suits older teens who enjoy workplace comedies.
- Bottom line: Best for ages 13+ with guidance; ideal for 14+ overall.
What Parents Can Do
- Preview an episode, then discuss how journalism works and why local news matters.
- Talk about clickbait, fact-checking, and how reporters verify sources responsibly.
- Set expectations for respectful humor versus bullying in real workplaces.
Official Trailer
FAQs
1) What is The Paper rated?
It’s rated TV-14 for teen and adult audiences, with workplace humor and moderate language.
2) Is The Paper appropriate for kids or younger tweens?
Not really. The humor, sarcasm, and job-stress topics fit teens better than younger kids.
3) Does the show have violence or scary scenes?
No graphic violence. Expect mild slapstick and tense meetings rather than danger.
4) How strong is the language? Are there slurs?
Language is typical TV-14. You’ll hear mild to moderate profanity, but slurs are not a focus.
5) Is there sexual content or nudity?
No nudity. Occasional suggestive jokes and light romance appear within workplace plots.
6) Where can we watch it?
The Paper streams exclusively on Peacock, with all 10 episodes available from September 4, 2025. Oscar Nuñez also returns as Oscar Martinez from The Office universe.