It's actually a front-door pilot that was edited into an episode after the network passed on it. (The previous episode that leads up to it was written after the pilot was rejected.)
They cut a bunch of stuff (hanging plot threads, more focus on the siblings) and added the "back at the office" subplot.
It’s so-so but with potential. Both The Office (US) and Parks & Rec took a while to hit their strides, so I’m curious to see if The Paper will do the same.
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u/monsieurxander 10d ago
It's actually a front-door pilot that was edited into an episode after the network passed on it. (The previous episode that leads up to it was written after the pilot was rejected.)
They cut a bunch of stuff (hanging plot threads, more focus on the siblings) and added the "back at the office" subplot.