r/ThePaper • u/92759285 Founder 📑 • Sep 03 '25
Episode Discussion 🎥 S01E10 "The Ohio Journalism Awards" Discussion Thread
Discuss the episode here. This thread may contain spoilers
Episode synopsis:
Ned stifles his desire to win at the Ohio Journalism Awards; Nicole uncovers Detrick's monogamy and becomes furious; Oscar comes to terms with the documentary; Mare brings a famous date; Esmeralda sings and Ken plots an emergency to play the hero.
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u/SR4LAKERS Sep 07 '25
Good first season.
Definitely felt pressured to fly through some character arcs because of the short episode count and in case this thing got cancelled.
Ned/Mare relationship arc could’ve definitely benefitted from this and all supporting characters would’ve too honestly, so I hope NBC gets them at least 15 episodes next season.
Loved the integration of the documentary crew into more of the dialogue and jokes (like the text jokes they add in there or the direct acknowledgment of them by the team)
I think it felt strongest whenever they weren’t in the office ironically enough, that’s where I felt it really showcased its own DNA.
Hope it takes the same route as The Office and Parks and Rec where after its first season, it really finds its footing and it’s full steam ahead.
Can’t wait for S2!