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Damon Wayans Jr. Stars in NBC's 'Puzzled' Crime Drama

2/17/2026

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Damon Wayans Jr., actor, will star in NBC's crime drama pilot 'Puzzled' based on Danielle Trussoni's The Puzzle Master.
He plays Mike Brink, a former college athlete who, after a traumatic brain injury, gains Acquired Savant Syndrome and helps police solve crimes.
Joey Falco writes and executive-produces pilot, with Danielle Trussoni also producing.
Wayans Jr. has a CBS Studios production deal, with work on Poppa’s House and Raid the Cage.

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Story summary

Damon Wayans Jr., actor, will star in NBC's crime drama pilot 'Puzzled' based on Danielle Trussoni's The Puzzle Master.
He plays Mike Brink, a former college athlete who, after a traumatic brain injury, gains Acquired Savant Syndrome and helps police solve crimes.
Joey Falco writes and executive-produces pilot, with Danielle Trussoni also producing.
Wayans Jr. has a CBS Studios production deal, with work on Poppa’s House and Raid the Cage.