The creative crew behind the critically acclaimed show “The Office” takes a dive into the print media world with their new series “The Paper.”

Taking place around twenty years after the original show, “The Paper” follows the Toledo Truth Teller as it introduces the new editor-in-chief, Ned Sampson [Domhnall Gleeson].

The show, while borrowing from the platform of “The Office,” feels like its own show, but there lies the first gripe. It is exciting to see that Oscar Martinez [Oscar Muñez] was returning, but it was obvious from the first episode that he was only there to bring the nostalgia from the old show.

In the ten episodes Peacock released, every new and returning character had their chance to do the famous “Jim stare” to the camera, often multiple times per episode.

All this to say, however, that all the newly introduced characters are lovable in their own way.

Ned, the new hire, is a journalism-loving nerd who wants the Truth Teller and its reporters to succeed. Watching him grow in his beliefs and work with this ragtag group of newbie reporters feels amazing to watch.

Mare Pritti [Chelsea Frei], one of the two “real” reporters who works for the paper, has lost hope in journalism and thinks Ned is in over his head. Her over-it attitude was annoying in the first couple of episodes, but she is a character that can and will really grow on you.

Barry [Duane R. Shepard Sr.] is the oldest reporter of the group, and it often shows. The man cannot hear, so he will often create a story based on what he heard, which ends up taking some of the reporters on wild goose chases.

Esmeralda [Sabrina Impacciatore], the former interim editor-in-chief of the Truth Teller, and Ken [Tim Key], a business strategist working for the parent company of the paper, try to scheme ways to get Ned fired the whole season. This dynamic makes them the kind of villains you love to hate.

Just like “The Office,” “The Paper” is not shy to have romantic tension between its characters. Two major relationships show up throughout this season. The relationship between Ned and Mare works a lot better, while Nicole’s and Detrick’s relationship feels forced, as if the writers needed to meet a quota on the on-screen romance. Detrick tries hard to get Nicole’s attention throughout the first episode in a “Jim and Pam” style that doesn’t really land. While Ned’s and Mare’s relationship goes through seemingly natural ups and downs, it offers great chemistry between the two.

Despite most of the characters being likable, Nicole [Ramona Young] and Adeola [Gbemisola Ikumelo] feel underdeveloped. They lacked the depth that the other characters got to express, which I hope gets explored in later seasons.

The season overall was an enjoyable watch. Of course, it was filled with comedy, which you’d expect in a spinoff of “The Office.” Most surprisingly, however, this first season had some heartfelt moments that I feel like the first season of “The Office” lacked.

“The Paper” has the potential to be just as great as its predecessor if it just tries to be its own show without relying on everything that worked before.

“The Paper” was released Sept. 4 on Peacock.