Full Breakdown
NBC Renews “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” for Season Two
5/6/2026, 4:13:39 AM
Renewal Overview
NBC announced on May 5, 2026 that the comedy will return for a second season, ordering ten additional episodes. The announcement preceded the network’s upfront presentation for the 2026-27 schedule.
Premise and Production Background
The series follows disgraced former NFL star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) who hires documentary filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe) to rebuild his image. Created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means—known for *30 Rock* and *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*—the show is produced by Universal Television with Little Stranger and other partners. Season 1 aired from Jan. 18 to Apr. 13, 2026.
Principal Cast and Creative Team
Tracy Morgan (Reggie Dinkins) – lead actor and executive producer.
Daniel Radcliffe (Arthur Tobin) – co-lead.
Supporting actors: Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, Jalyn Hall.
Executive producers include Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Sam Means, and Tracy Morgan. NBC and NBCUniversal oversee distribution and renewal decisions.
Audience Metrics
Premiere viewership exceeded 14 million across platforms, making it the most-watched comedy telecast of the 2025-26 season. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 100 % “Certified Fresh” critic score (34 reviews) and a 73 % audience score. The series posted the highest 18-49 rating among new comedies for the 2025-26 broadcast year.
Official Statements
NBC said it will “keep chronicling *The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins*,” citing the show’s strong performance and cultural relevance. Executives noted the renewal arrives ahead of the upcoming upfronts and highlighted confidence in the ten-episode second-season order. The decision follows recent cancellations of *Stumble* and *Brilliant Minds*, leaving *Reggie Dinkins* as one of the few comedies not on the bubble.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics praise the series, yet audience reception is modestly lower; the 73 % audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while still “Fresh,” falls short of the perfect critic score, indicating a gap between critical acclaim and viewer enthusiasm.
Verbatim Quotes
- “is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past.” — Series logline
- “finally gets a character equal to Tracy Jordan [from ’30 Rock’] in channeling his particular charisma.” — Alison Herman, Variety
- “Put down the remote and stop doom-scrolling for once because NBC actually did something right.” — The TV Cave
- “While most "odd couple" pairings feel like they were generated by an uninspired algorithm, this one actually has teeth.” — The TV Cave
What’s Next
Industry analysts anticipate NBC may move *Reggie Dinkins* from its mid-season slot to a prime-time fall position, possibly Thursday nights. Final decisions on other bubble series such as *The Hunting Party* and *Law & Order* are pending. Production on season 2 is slated to begin summer 2026, with a premiere anticipated in early 2027.
