The Paper season 2 star confirms 'divisive' character is 'a work in progress' ahead of new episodes releasing on Peacock 'things change every day'

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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:44:40 +0000

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By the end of season 1, fans either loved or loathed Esmeralda. But with The Paper season 2 just days away, star Sabrina Impacciatore thinks she's still a 'work in progress'.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter While I was rewatching season 1 ahead of diving into The Paper season 2 , one thing quickly became apparent: the internet was incredibly divided on Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore).

Self-centered, brash and oblivious, she's usually found tearing though the office of the Toledo Truth Teller like a bull in a China shop. She's incredibly hesitant to absorb (or even listen to) other people's ideas, and that comes back to bite her in new episodes. Without giving anything away, Esmeralda is set up to face more than one brutal reality check across the 10 season 2 episodes, which all land on Peacock on September 9. But perhaps the damage has already been done some fans think she's too overpowering and narcissistic, although others fully buy into her unique brand of silliness. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Has any of this affected how Esmeralda appears in The Paper season 2 ? According to Impacciatore herself, she's very much still "a work in
progress." The Paper Season 2 | Official Trailer | Peacock Original - YouTube Watch On "I don't think so," Impacciatore tells me when I ask her if fan opinion has affected how we see Esmeralda in season 2. "I think Esmeralda, like every other character, is a work in progress. The show itself is so alive. It's something that changes every day. Somehow, we keep exploring new things, and that direction changes day by day. You may like The Paper season
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"We talk a lot with [the show's creators] Greg (Daniels) and Michael (Koman), going to the writer's room. I think we all enjoyed things more this year because we felt more relaxed. But I'm still figuring out how Esmeralda is perceived. I surprise myself when I watch the series... things sound new to me. It's an interesting process."

In my opinion, what will be even more interesting is whether fan opinion of Esmeralda will change following the events of The Paper season 2 and for
now, you'll have to trust me when I say that her upcoming storyline certainly has the power to do just that. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Don't get me wrong, though: in many ways, she's still as annoying as she ever was. If The Paper does get picked up for a third season and beyond, which we're yet to find out, I'm still doubtful that she'll ever fully leave her self-obsessed ways in the past. Today's best Peacock TV deals Peacock Premium $7.99 $7.99 /mth View at Peacock TV Peacock Premium Plus $13.99 /mth View at Peacock TV Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source
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