Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Return in ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Season 2 — NBC’s Perfect ‘30 Rock’ Replacement

NBC’s ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ returns for a second season with Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe reprising their roles, and the result is an even funnier, sharper comedy that cements the show as the network’s best successor to ‘30 Rock.’ The new season builds on the first with bigger set pieces, quicker banter, and a deeper dive into the absurd world of Reggie Dinkins, a washed-up musician played by Morgan, and his unlikely manager, played by Radcliffe. The chemistry between the two leads remains the show’s engine, with Morgan’s unpredictable energy perfectly balanced by Radcliffe’s deadpan delivery. Season 2 picks up after the chaotic events of the finale, throwing Reggie into a new wave of fame that tests his fragile ego and his relationships. The writing is tighter, and the jokes land with a precision that recalls the best years of ‘30 Rock’ — meta-humor, blink-and-you-miss-it cultural references, and a willingness to be gloriously weird. Guest stars pop in to add spice, but the core cast keeps the show grounded in its own bizarre logic. Why it matters: In a TV landscape crowded with reboots and safe sitcoms, ‘Reggie Dinkins’ proves that original, character-driven comedy can still thrive on broadcast. The show’s blend of heart and hilarity, anchored by two actors at the top of their game, makes it a must-watch for anyone who misses the glory days of NBC’s Thursday night lineup. With momentum on its side, ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ is poised to become a defining comedy of the decade.