PeacockThe Paper (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show critiques corporate consolidation's negative impact on local journalism and democratic accountability, aligning its dominant themes with centrist to left-leaning concerns about media ownership and the role of the press.
The series features a diverse cast reflecting a modern newsroom environment, including characters of various racial and gender backgrounds. However, the narrative does not explicitly center on DEI themes or offer a critique of traditional identities, instead focusing on workplace dynamics and the newspaper's struggles.
Secondary
The show features Oscar Martinez, a returning gay character, integrated into a new professional setting. His portrayal is normalized and inclusive, providing LGBTQ+ representation through his presence. However, the available information does not detail specific storylines or deeper thematic explorations of LGBTQ+ issues within the series itself, leading to a neutral impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The only returning character, Oscar Martinez, maintains his established male gender from The Office. All other main characters are new creations for The Paper and thus do not qualify as gender swaps by definition.
The show features original characters created for a contemporary mockumentary set in modern Toledo, Ohio. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical character races to be swapped, as the characters are new creations for this series. The diverse casting aligns with the show's setting and genre.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
N/A
7.3
Critic Ratings
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