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Posted on 9/11/25 at 9:54 am to RLDSC FAN
Watched the first few episodes.
Laughed out loud a few times (the dumb guy reporter screaming at people like he's a cop caught me off guard).
It's an enjoyable show, but for now I don't see a Michael Scott, Ron Swanson, or Creed Branton level character rising to the top in this.
Laughed out loud a few times (the dumb guy reporter screaming at people like he's a cop caught me off guard).
It's an enjoyable show, but for now I don't see a Michael Scott, Ron Swanson, or Creed Branton level character rising to the top in this.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:48 am to Fewer Kilometers
Haven't read the thread yet, but I am through 4 episodes and am really liking it so far.
It seems strange that they are forcing the Ned/Mare relationship so fast. Also, I like the Ned character, and it seems like he would be far too smart to immediately start a relationship with a subordinate.
Esmerelda. I go back and forth on her. One minute I absolutely hate her, and the next minute I crack up and some dumb shite she says. I do think they are trying way too hard with the character though. There have already been about 3 or 4 very legit reasons for Ned to fire her in the first few episodes alone.
Not sure why, but I do like Ken. I assume he's their "awkward Michael Scott" person to a degree.
I didn't like Detrick at first, but he is growing on me. I like that he's a tryhard and sort of knows it.
This show tells me that I just really like Domhnall Gleeson. He's solid in just about everything.
Something about Mare is really sexy to me. Not sure what either. She isn't overly attractive or pretty, but at the same time I think she is both. Maybe it's because she's laid back? Who knows. I've never seen Chelsea Frei in anything that I can remember, but I dig her. The Asian chick is sort of cute too.
Initially I felt like randomly throwing Oscar in the show would be annoying. But I actually am enjoying what he brings.
The old black dude is annoying. They need to find a way to use him better.
Some of the other characters just seem weird/off to me. So hopefully they find their groove with them and they become more enjoyable.
All in all I am digging the show so far, and I do think they do a decent job of not trying to be The Office, while still pulling things from that show that work.
It seems strange that they are forcing the Ned/Mare relationship so fast. Also, I like the Ned character, and it seems like he would be far too smart to immediately start a relationship with a subordinate.
Esmerelda. I go back and forth on her. One minute I absolutely hate her, and the next minute I crack up and some dumb shite she says. I do think they are trying way too hard with the character though. There have already been about 3 or 4 very legit reasons for Ned to fire her in the first few episodes alone.
Not sure why, but I do like Ken. I assume he's their "awkward Michael Scott" person to a degree.
I didn't like Detrick at first, but he is growing on me. I like that he's a tryhard and sort of knows it.
This show tells me that I just really like Domhnall Gleeson. He's solid in just about everything.
Something about Mare is really sexy to me. Not sure what either. She isn't overly attractive or pretty, but at the same time I think she is both. Maybe it's because she's laid back? Who knows. I've never seen Chelsea Frei in anything that I can remember, but I dig her. The Asian chick is sort of cute too.
Initially I felt like randomly throwing Oscar in the show would be annoying. But I actually am enjoying what he brings.
The old black dude is annoying. They need to find a way to use him better.
Some of the other characters just seem weird/off to me. So hopefully they find their groove with them and they become more enjoyable.
All in all I am digging the show so far, and I do think they do a decent job of not trying to be The Office, while still pulling things from that show that work.
This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 8:57 am
Posted on 9/11/25 at 11:24 am to CocomoLSU
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It seems strange that they are forcing the Ned/Mare relationship so fast. Also, I like the Ned character, and it seems like he would be far too smart to immediately start a relationship with a subordinate.
I don't mind that too much. It seems natural that a single guy would be interested in a young attractive woman at work. I understand the HR nightmare of what might happen but so far he hasn't seemed reckless.
The part that is a little concerning is knowing that this is a spin-off of a show that relied very heavily on the "will they -- won't they?", love triangles and relationship drama. And ultimately that derailed the show in the final season (if not sooner). If I didn't know that about The Office, I wouldn't have those reservations though.
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Esmerelda. I go back and forth on her. One minute I absolutely hate her, and the next minute I crack up and some dumb shite she says. I do think they are trying way too hard with the character though. There have already been about 3 or 4 very legit reasons for Ned to fire her in the first few episodes alone.
I agree here. I like the idea of having someone there to cause a little chaos but they make her so insubordinate at times that it breaks the realism when she isn't reprimanded or fired.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 2:30 pm to RLDSC FAN
Watched the first three episodes.
The Italian woman has to be one of the worst television characters ever conceived.
The Italian woman has to be one of the worst television characters ever conceived.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 8:51 am to skullhawk
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The Italian woman has to be one of the worst television characters ever conceived
Watched the first episode the other day, and this was my takeaway. She’s beyond annoying.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 1:11 pm to PhilipMarlowe
If you go back and watch the first season of The Office, Michael was kind of insufferable. They didnt find their groove with his character until season 2. So I'm hoping it's the same for Esmeralda
This post was edited on 9/12/25 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 9/12/25 at 4:16 pm to NfamousPanda
You’re absolutely correct about that. I disliked him too.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 4:36 pm to skullhawk
quote:We powered through and the series gets its footing in the 4th and 5th episodes. The blogger episode was good, the catfishing episode was great. Episode 6 was good. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season now, more so than after the first couple of episodes.
Watched the first three episodes.
The Italian woman has to be one of the worst television characters ever conceived.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 8:34 pm to drexyl
“Liberals “ must be living rent free in your head…
Posted on 9/12/25 at 10:07 pm to NfamousPanda
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If you go back and watch the first season of The Office, Michael was kind of insufferable.
Posted on 9/13/25 at 12:21 pm to RLDSC FAN
Just finished the season. I gotta say that it exceeded my expectations, which were not high. Is it as good as season 1 of the office? Maybe not but IMO it is not far off. The cast is great overall. Love the dynamic between Ned and the British guy and Marv. Esmeralda is annoying but she is kinda funny at times too. I’m happy to see a return to form for a comedy on a major network. Greg Daniels is just good…and Gleason is fantastic as the lead and straight man. The second season of this show has the potential to be great! It’s weird that they chose to only release it on peacock. It’s better than just about any other show NBC airs.
I too think they rushed the love story a bit too much. But I’m sure it’ll work out.
I too think they rushed the love story a bit too much. But I’m sure it’ll work out.
Posted on 9/14/25 at 7:07 pm to SUB
The season ended well. I don’t mind that they accelerated the office romance. I doubt that they wanted comparisons to Jim and Pam (Though this is more Dave and Lisa from NewsRadio.)
Posted on 9/14/25 at 10:15 pm to RLDSC FAN
I haven't read the rest of the thread.
1st 3 episodes are boring and unfunny
Helps if you see Ned as Wish.com Jim, and Esmerelda is clearly the Dwight
Starts to pick up on episode 4.
Catfish episode is the first episode that felt like an Office-ish show. I lol'd several times.
Black chick starts off amusingly silly, but quickly switches into "I am better because I have a vagina" mode. . .and just outstays her welcome
Old black guy isn't the Stanley, he's the Creed. He gets little screentime, but he hits almost every time at bat.
Young black dude has potential, think they will make him better going forward
Asian chick serves no purpose.
Ends a bit weak.
All in all I would recommend.
Can see it getting better
1st 3 episodes are boring and unfunny
Helps if you see Ned as Wish.com Jim, and Esmerelda is clearly the Dwight
Starts to pick up on episode 4.
Catfish episode is the first episode that felt like an Office-ish show. I lol'd several times.
Black chick starts off amusingly silly, but quickly switches into "I am better because I have a vagina" mode. . .and just outstays her welcome
Old black guy isn't the Stanley, he's the Creed. He gets little screentime, but he hits almost every time at bat.
Young black dude has potential, think they will make him better going forward
Asian chick serves no purpose.
Ends a bit weak.
All in all I would recommend.
Can see it getting better
Posted on 9/14/25 at 10:37 pm to Fewer Kilometers
quote:I think that is going to be black dude/asian chick, ultimately
I don’t mind that they accelerated the office romance.
Ned/Blondie is going to be a Andy/Erin situation, I'd wager. Big build up, dates a little while, split up.
Posted on 9/18/25 at 3:43 pm to RLDSC FAN
NBC just announced that The Paper will be airing on the network in November. I think this is the first Peacock show to get a network release.
LINK
LINK
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Peacock original The Paper is getting a broadcast run behind St. Denis Medical on Mondays, starting Nov. 10.
Posted on 9/24/25 at 10:16 pm to JoeHackett
edit... I searched topic and only the first post was retrieved... didn't realize this was well hashed... deleting my post and gonna read the thread first.
This post was edited on 9/24/25 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 9/24/25 at 10:45 pm to skullhawk
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The Italian woman has to be one of the worst television characters ever conceived.
Just in the first episode, she is more malevolent than the worst that Michael Scott could ever imagine being.
That being said it was better than I thought it could be. This Oscar iteration was pretty hilarious.
This post was edited on 9/24/25 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 9/25/25 at 8:13 am to 3nOut
As an Italian--American, I am forced to like Esmeralda. Isn't that how it works? Darn it!
Posted on 9/25/25 at 8:24 am to 3nOut
I liked this show more than I anticipated. It was pretty good.
Hated Esmeralda with a passion though
Hated Esmeralda with a passion though
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