Peacock has renewed The Paper for a second season, the streamer announced Wednesday, making the unusual move of greenlighting Season 2 just one day before the series premiere.
The early renewal signals strong network confidence in the freshman drama ahead of its Thursday debut on the NBCUniversal platform.
The Paper marks the latest streaming original to receive a renewal announcement before audiences have even seen the first episode.
The quick pickup follows a growing industry trend where platforms commit to additional seasons early to secure talent and maintain production momentum. Similar pre-premiere renewals have been seen at Apple TV+ and Prime Video in recent months.
Details about the the show’s plot and cast have been closely guarded, with Peacock releasing only limited promotional materials ahead of tomorrow’s launch.
Production on Season 2 is expected to begin later this year, according to sources familiar with the project, though no timeline for the sophomore season premiere has been announced.
The Paper joins Peacock‘s expanding slate of original programming as the platform continues competing for subscribers in the crowded streaming marketplace.
