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The uptick in reboots over the last decade has truly been a hit or miss, with most of them over-reliant on former fans or source material from the original run. The Paper, though, has managed to do what most reboots attempt and fall short of - establishing its own identity. In fact, the ties to The Office and the fictional workplace Dunder Mifflin are few and far between, existing mostly through the character Oscar Martinez. If you are considering giving The Paper a chance (which you should!), remember that The Office was not an immediate hit with viewers and there were some struggles before it found its footing.
The Paper was renewed for a second season ahead of its season one premiere.
" Do I need to watch The Office to understand? "
The pilot epis