The Paper

The Paper is genuinely funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. It is currently available in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Peacock Premium, so there is no reason to keep putting it off. A 7/10 rating means the audience agrees — and those who disagree tend to be in a clear minority. The production does not waste your time: every episode earns its place in the run, and the pacing is calibrated to keep you watching rather than checking how much time is left. The run length is exactly right for the story being told. Domhnall Gleeson is the anchor, but the depth of the supporting cast is what elevates it. Start it tonight and see for yourself why the ratings are where they are.

Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Paper from the crowd. The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher trying to revive it. Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2025. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Paper holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-season curiosities.

Ideal for when you want something light without wanting something stupid. The Paper respects its audience — rarer than it should be. The writing assumes you can keep up and rewards you when you do, with jokes that have layers and callbacks that make rewatches genuinely worthwhile. The complete run is available and short enough to finish before the weekend is over. The kind of comedy that you recommend to someone who claims they do not really watch much TV, and then check back in a week to find they have finished it.