If you've been searching for a comedy that doesn't take itself seriously, look no further than The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The NBC sitcom, starring Tracy Morgan as the lovably clueless former NFL star, returns for its second season with even more ridiculous humor and a cast that fully commits to the madness. It's the kind of show that makes you laugh out loud one moment and shake your head in disbelief the next—and it's absolutely wonderful.
The new season picks up with Reggie trying to rebuild his public image after a gambling scandal derailed his football career. His ex-wife and manager, Monica (Erika Alexander), is determined to capitalize on his renewed visibility, while documentary filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe) continues to film what he hopes will be an Oscar-worthy comeback story. But as everyone around Reggie pursues their own ambitions, the path to redemption becomes hilariously complicated.
Season 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel—it just keeps spinning it with fresh, absurd complications. Reggie's Saturday Night Live appearance is finally available to stream, and new opportunities are popping up. But as his best friend Rusty (Bobby Moynihan) questions his own value, and his son Carmelo (Jalyn Hall) navigates a Romeo-and-Juliet romance complicated by a family rivalry with Jerry Basmati (Craig Robinson), the household is as chaotic as ever. Even Reggie's fiancée, Brina (Precious Way), has her own frustrations, making for a season that gives everyone something to chase while keeping the dysfunction front and center.
What makes Reggie Dinkins so enjoyable is its relentless pace. Like 30 Rock, the show thrives on rapid-fire jokes, unexpected cutaways, and punchlines that get funnier the less you think about them. Whether it's Reggie proudly recalling that he used to eat cereal with a fork to save the milk for the next person, or a stress-relieving chair that gives Arthur more pleasure than he bargained for, the humor is wonderfully ridiculous because the show commits fully to every bit.
The new season also takes aim at the strange world of celebrity and social media. Jeremy Culhane joins the cast as Max, a prospective publicity hire whose understanding of the digital landscape is wildly different from Monica's. His inexplicable appearance in Britney Spears' iconic red catsuit from the "Oops!... I Did It Again" video is just one of many moments that lampoon the absurd lengths people go to for attention. The explanations are often even more ridiculous than the situations themselves, which is exactly what makes the show so entertaining.
What's especially impressive is how consistently the jokes land. The writing moves at a breakneck speed without ever feeling exhausting. The humor isn't always reliant on sight gags or outrageous events—sometimes a character's reaction to something off-screen is enough to send you into fits of laughter. It's a testament to the show's sharp writing and the cast's impeccable timing.
For fans of the show's return, Season 2 proves that the series has plenty of mileage left. It's a perfect pick for those who miss the quick-witted, absurdist humor of 30 Rock and are looking for something new to fill that void. And if you're in the mood for more binge-worthy comedy, check out this dark comedy that's a great follow-up to Hacks.
With its blend of silly jokes, surprising sweetness, and a cast that clearly enjoys playing these characters, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Season 2 is a must-watch. It's the kind of show that reminds you why you love comedy in the first place—because sometimes, you just need to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
