The Paper

The cast is good and the characters are well laid out. There are a lot of jokes and the pacing is good. I appreciate that they open the first episode acknowledging that mockumentaries are a stale old bit; however, by episode two I'm tired of it. It would be interesting to see an edit without these interviews and see how the show could stand on its own. I also like how they highlight in a joking way all the reasons this industry collapsed.

They are setting up a will they/won't they situation. But if you're already an old fashioned show why not drag out this old bit too.

This is an easy and low investment show that can be a fun watch. It is not innovative or creative in anyway, and it doesn't need to be.

In the first two episodes, the characters are portrayed in a strikingly one-dimensional manner. We encounter an extreme fool, whose antics border on the ridiculous, and a vindictive individual, whose relentless desire for revenge is exaggerated to the point of absurdity. This stark portrayal diminishes the show's emotional impact, as I struggle to invest in characters that lack depth and believability. Their exaggerated traits overshadow any potential for genuine connection, making it challenging to stay engaged with the story.