← The Paper

Season 2

10 episodes · 2026

In Season 2, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

  1. 1

    The Best of Us

    Sep 9, 202624 min★ 7.4

    Something unexpected overshadows TTT's wins on the Monday after the Ohio Journalism Awards.

  2. 2

    Weekend Ned

    Sep 9, 202623 min★ 7.4

    Ned whisks Mare away for a romantic weekend; Adam and Adelola are left in charge of the paper.

  3. 3

    Hearst's Mistress

    Sep 9, 202624 min★ 7.1

    Ned and Mare search for a journalistic crusade and find themselves at her apartment.

  4. 4

    Impressing a Cop

    Sep 9, 202624 min★ 7.6

    Eager to befriend a cop, Ned and the team visit the gun range, where Mare stumbles upon a new story.

  5. 5

    Dueling Pencils

    Sep 9, 202623 min★ 7.2

    Ned and Mare co-host a podcast; Esmeralda pays the price for embarrassing the company.

  6. 6

    125 Years Young

    Sep 9, 202623 min★ 7.4

    The paper celebrates its 125th birthday and gets slammed; Esmeralda gets creative with HR training.

  7. 7

    Tornado Alert

    Sep 9, 202626 min★ 7.5

    When a tornado threatens Toledo, TTT debuts push notifications; Travis and Adelola storm chase.

  8. 8

    Secret Team

    Sep 9, 202623 min★ 7.3

    Ned forms a secret team to investigate a possible crime by powerful advertisers.

  9. 9

    Who's Marv Marving?

    Sep 9, 202625 min★ 7.8

    Ned tries to protect Mare from rumors; Esmeralda interviews to be the consort of a powerful man.

  10. 10

    The NS Board

    Sep 9, 202627 min★ 7.9

    Ned and Detrick try to put out a story, but it'll require sacrifices; Esmeralda exposes prejudice.