Liputan6.com, Jakarta - NBC's newest comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan, premiered as a mid-season entry in the 2025–2026 television season.
The sports mockumentary sitcom officially premiered on January 18, 2026, with its pilot episode capturing millions of viewers.
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The series is the brainchild of Robert Carlock and Sam Means, the creative duo behind several other successful comedies.
New episodes of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" air every Monday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, and fans can also enjoy it on the streaming service Peacock.
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" centers on Reggie Dinkins (played by Tracy Morgan), a former football star whose career is ruined by a gambling scandal.
Years later, Reggie is determined to restore his image and recruits Arthur Tobin (played by Daniel Radcliffe), an eccentric filmmaker, to chronicle his journey in a documentary.
Unique Plot and Character Dynamics
The sitcom's plot depicts the contrasting dynamics between Reggie and Arthur.
Reggie strives for perfection and controls his every move in front of the camera, while Arthur, who has experienced a failed attempt directing a major franchise film and now teaches at the University of Maryland Center tries to uncover the truth and paint a true picture behind Reggie's public disgrace.
Unlike other popular mockumentary formats like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" places Daniel Radcliffe's character, Arthur Tobin, as the focal point behind the camera and actively involved in the documentary.
This approach adds an extra layer of comedy to this sports-centric family story while also consciously recognizing itself as a documentary.
The series explores themes of resilience and second chances, relevant to contemporary issues like cancel culture.
Star-Studded Cast
The sitcom is bolstered by a talented cast, each of whom brings their characters to life beautifully.
Tracy Morgan leads the way as Reggie Dinkins, a former football star ambitious to make a comeback.
Daniel Radcliffe plays Arthur Tobin, a documentary filmmaker hired by Reggie, who plays the "straight man" in many comedic situations.
Erika Alexander stars as Monica, Reggie's ex-wife who also serves as his business manager and agent.
Precious Way plays Brina, Reggie's fiancée, while Jalyn Hall plays Carmelo, Reggie and Monica's teenage son.
Bobby Moynihan rounds out the cast as Rusty, Reggie's former teammate and best friend.
Positive Reception from Critics and Audiences
"The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and audiences since its premiere.
The series earned a perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews, making it Daniel Radcliffe's first project to achieve a perfect score.
Critics praised the "odd couple" dynamic between Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, calling it a "recipe for success" and a "perfect comedic blend."
The show was considered a familiar yet fresh sports mockumentary, with Radcliffe often playing the "straight man" to Morgan's antics.
Robert Carlock and Sam Means, the series' creators, have previously worked with Tina Fey on "30 Rock" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," as well as "Mulligan" with Radcliffe.
Daniel Radcliffe himself was drawn to the role because of his love of "30 Rock" and felt the series had a balance of witty and fast-paced humor.