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Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Lead NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Premiering Feb. 23

Early critique frames its throwback mockumentary style as either sharp homage or dated.

Overview

  • The series follows disgraced ex–NFL star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) who hires filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe) to craft a comeback documentary.
  • NBC sets the broadcast premiere for Monday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m., with the show arriving as part of the network’s comedy slate.
  • Radcliffe says he relates to Tobin’s neurotic perfectionism, while Morgan describes their pairing as funny precisely because they come from different worlds.
  • Co-created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means with Tina Fey as executive producer, the show channels a 30 Rock sensibility within a mockumentary framework.
  • Early reviews diverge, with Time hailing it as a worthy 30 Rock heir and Newsday calling the comedy just OK; promotional materials also highlight a role for Megan Thee Stallion.