: This is a high-profile mockumentary spin-off of The Office set at the Toledo Truth Teller newspaper. While the first episode is typically titled "Pilot" , the series explores the "bestie" dynamic between new editor-in-chief Ned Samson (Domhnall Gleeson) and former military journalist Mare Pritti (Chelsea Frei), whom reviewers describe as having a natural, non-awkward bond from the start.

Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot * Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Tim Key, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Melvin Gregg, The Paper (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb

: Many popular shows have episodes titled "Besties" or "Best Friends," such as The Loud House or various children's animations, but these do not typically use "Paper" as a prefix.

E1 ∙ Pilot. ... A documentary crew discovers a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it. Watch The Paper Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot - HBO Max