All The Office references we spotted in spin-off series The Paper

*Warning - this article contains spoilers for The Paper*.

After years of whispers, conjecture and general hearsay, the much-anticipated sequel to the adored sitcom The Office has finally arrived.

Greg Daniels, one of the creative geniuses behind the American adaptation of the British classic, as well as the brains behind Parks and Recreation and King of the Hill, is a co-creator of this venture.

The Paper is a ten-part series that echoes a very familiar format and style to its predecessor. While it may share DNA with The Office, it's clear it strives to stand on its own two feet.

The premise revolves around the documentary crew that shadowed the employees of Dunder Mifflin for nearly a decade, embarking on their next project. Their new mission?, reports the Mirror.

To capture the daily grind at a local newspaper in an Ohio city, just as its fresh Editor-in-Chief takes the helm.

The programme introduces a largely new cast, including Star Wars sequels actor Domhnall Gleeson, The White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore, and British comedian Tim Key, to name but a few.

Oscar Nunez makes a comeback, reprising his role as Oscar Martinez from the original American Office series after featuring in all nine seasons. He's not the only link though, here are the other references you might have spotted or missed.

Be warned though, spoilers lie ahead.

The Paper kicks off with several references right from the start. The opening scene takes us back to Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, where the documentary crew are checking in over a decade later.

Bob Vance of Vance Refrigeration is still there, welcoming the camera crew. He reveals that the paper company has been bought once again, reminding viewers of its previous ownership by Sabre and then David Wallace.

The new owners are a company called Enervate, who offered Phyllis a job in Ohio. Interestingly, Enervate also deals in paper, primarily toilet paper, and they own and operate a newspaper, having purchased their old building.

In the second episode, following the release of the revamped Toledo Truth Teller's first issue, it transpires that Oscar was the one who left the Sudoku puzzle on Ned's desk, all while feigning disinterest.

Upon seeing his creation on the front page, he excitedly calls up an old friend to ask if the puzzle is too difficult or too easy. It turns out he's speaking to none other than his former Dunder Mifflin colleague Stanley, who was often seen completing puzzles during meetings in The Office.

The fourth episode begins with our fresh reporters participating in a question-and-answer session alongside a group of journalism students.

Whilst it doesn't take much time to work out who possesses greater knowledge about the profession, there's a subtle reference to The Office that the new series clearly didn't wish to hurry.

When one of the Truth Teller staff members enquires whether they might observe the students during lessons, one pupil responds by staring straight into the closest camera.

Enthusiasts sometimes call this 'Jim-ing the camera'.

John Krasinski's character Jim Halpert would frequently gaze directly at the camera in The Office whilst responding to peculiar moments or exchanges with his workmates.

In the concluding episode, Oscar informs Ned: "A great man once said you miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Before continuing: "Also an idiot I used to know."

This represents one of Steve Carell's character Michael Scott's preferred quotations.

Though it stems from ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky, Michael continues to attribute himself as the source. He even inscribes the quote on the whiteboard upon departing to establish his own paper business.

The Paper is streaming on Sky Max and NOW.