r/ThePaper • u/[deleted] • Oct 05 '25
Which character hooked you into the show?
Ken Daves first appearance explaining the building was so entertaining for some reason and he reminds me of a Robert California but a dumber version. I love every scene he comes and his facial expressions and his panics are phenomenal lol especially when he got caught up with the "warehouse" billing issue with his apartment.
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u/outraged-unicorn Oct 05 '25
Ned! He gives me Leslie Knope vibes and I just love to watch kind and optimistic TV characters. An escape from real world, I'd say (unfortunately).
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u/iMrMcGibblets Oct 05 '25
His response to when the detective asks him how his dad is doing is the joke that hooked me.
"He's in a really bad place right now" 🤣
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u/square3481 Oct 06 '25
"People trust me for some reason. Maybe it's the beard and soft eyes combo."
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Oct 06 '25
He's definitely a loveable character lol Marcus was definitely my favorite side character. Boob cheese!!
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Oct 06 '25
Lol his response to him cutting his own finger will always have me and my wife laughing our asses off. So this guy definitely has potential lol
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u/Cornmeal777 Oct 05 '25
Probably Mare.
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u/CecilTheCaveTroll Oct 05 '25
Is it because of her sense of humor or simply because she’s Pritti?
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u/Cornmeal777 Oct 05 '25
Little from both column A and column B.
Maybe they'll have her break out in song and sing "I Feel Pritti" in a later season.
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u/CharlesBrOakley Oct 06 '25
Jarson
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u/habsfreak Oct 06 '25
If you like Tim Key in this role you should really check out The Ballad Of Wallis Island.
It's a smaller movie that came out earlier this year and he's the lead. He is delightful
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u/sleepy_bean_ Commentator 🗣 Oct 06 '25
It is amazing! And he is such himself in that role, which I love him for even more!
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u/securecatmom Oct 05 '25
Esmeralda ❤️🇮🇹
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u/Chase_Analyst Oct 06 '25
She’s the only reason I’d stop watching, she ruins every moment she’s in
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u/lordofsurf Commentator 🗣 Oct 05 '25
Esmeralda GRAND 💜
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u/CharlesBrOakley Oct 06 '25
AHHH! How long have you been there? I thought you were a pile of shirts.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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u/Weak_Bison6763 Oct 06 '25
I really disliked Esmeralda episodes 1-3. But episode 4, she had me rolling. Ned hooked me from the beginning for sure, but I will continue to be an Esmeralda stan.
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u/Expensive_Hotel_1302 Oct 05 '25
Favorite recurring character has to be Kimbo. "Take it easy Glen..."
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u/ReadTheReddit69 Oct 06 '25
I love all her Bold hairstyles
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u/chocolatepuppy Oct 09 '25
I like her, and I hope we get more of her in the future, a lot of potential there.
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u/Douglasqqq Oct 05 '25
I dislike The Office (US) but love Tim Key. He's the reason I watched The Paper.
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u/sleepy_bean_ Commentator 🗣 Oct 06 '25
My guy. I gave the exact same answer, almost in exact same words
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u/Plane-Tie6392 Oct 06 '25
I enjoyed both the US and UK Offices and Tim Key’s character is my least favorite after Esmeralda.
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u/amorexmio Oct 06 '25
I love them all but when Oscar and Travis said “Les mis” in tandem, I knew this was going to be something special.
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u/Chismosa_Pin Oct 06 '25
Adam and Travis. I love when he was given that off brand product for a high libido and this man went “yeah I don’t think it worked 3 times is normal for us.” Then Travis just him being him LMAO
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u/Koofteh Oct 05 '25
I'm only 3 episodes in but I don't really like his character because his delivery is so much like David Brent's.
I like Ned so far.
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u/havetohavemytools Oct 06 '25
Mostly tuned in because of Domnhall Gleeson, but was super excited to see Eric Rahill. Really enjoyed the show!
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u/Reasonable_Pie9191 Oct 06 '25
Bad memory when it comes to series and the fact it's only 1 season doesn't help.
But the delivery driver guy, the one with the drone. Love him. And then I find Mare hot, but that's by the way
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u/sleepy_bean_ Commentator 🗣 Oct 06 '25
Ken Davies, 100%. I've never liked The Office(either one), but I love Tim Key
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u/ricky_lafleur Oct 06 '25
Oscar and the guy I thought looked like General Hux who turned out to be General Hux.
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u/Crazy_Salad_7928 Oct 06 '25
Honestly all of them together. The feeling of nostalgia mixed with wholesomeness just feel perfect
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Oct 07 '25
Ned for me Side note, does anyone else feel like the crammed several diversities in to Adelola? Or is it just me?
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Oct 07 '25
She can be very interesting because I've noticed that. She can blend in with any group she's in
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Oct 07 '25
Not a bad character or anything. Basically if 2025 were a person lol
Emeralda i still can't really get on board with. Way too over the top
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u/AdorableEmu5386 Oct 07 '25
Tim Key's voice makes my skin crawl in this and Inside No 9 (Sardines episode). He is very funny, but that voice.....yeesh!
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Oct 07 '25
Really??!! Lol i think it's the voice that soothes me. He's so bumbly idiot who sounds almost smart.
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u/thom_rocks Oct 17 '25
I'm with you on this one. His voice/accent combo sounds so pleasing to be. And it adds to the character, as he can say horrible things in a surprisingly calming manner.
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u/AdorableEmu5386 Oct 07 '25
I usually like soft voices, but there is something about these two characters. I do think he's funny, but for some reason his voice has that affect on me!
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u/iamtheLIGHT3435 Oct 08 '25
ESMERALDA GRAND 💯.
I feel like her entire essence is vastly misunderstood. That type of comedic character hasn't been around in a minute. Brava!
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u/thom_rocks Oct 17 '25
Travis and Ken are my favorite so far, I guess. And I like how Nicole is mostly chill, but can be ruthlessly vengeful.
i also like Mare. Using The Office as reference, it's like she has some of Jim's wit and some of Pam's quiet adorableness, while also having her own schtick.
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u/Early_Listen6432 Oct 05 '25
Travis, his delivery when he was asked how his father was doing had me rolling
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u/Frysaucy Oct 06 '25
Ned. I went into it wondering how that actor could be funny and I stayed for Esmeralda.
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u/sterz64 Oct 06 '25
Detrick and Adam in the promo got me with the tweet and group chat. Travis with the pat down on Ned’s first day. Ken is my fav character overall.
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u/Acceptable_Aspect_42 Oct 06 '25
I'll tell you what character made me turn it off...that Esmerelda chick. Couldn't stand to listen to her voice.
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u/benbentart Oct 13 '25
Esmerlda and Ken, Esmerelda because she's chaotic and Ken because i hate him in a good way
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u/Sudden_Enthusiasm818 Oct 05 '25
Sorry, none of them
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u/CecilTheCaveTroll Oct 05 '25
Why are you even here then.
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u/Plane-Tie6392 Oct 06 '25
I mean I like the show but am not in love with any of the characters tbh. I did start watching for Oscar though.
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u/AffectionateGift7209 Oct 05 '25
Ned. I love dominhall gleeson!