NBC Renews The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins for Season 2 Following Breakout Debut

Reel Perspectives

May 6, 2026

NBC is officially keeping the comeback story alive.

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NBC has officially renewed The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins for a second season after the freshman comedy quickly found an audience during its debut run. The series became one of NBC’s breakout new shows thanks to its blend of heartfelt storytelling, awkward humor, and a lead character who constantly seems one bad decision away from another disaster.

The comedy follows former sports legend Reggie Dinkins, whose once perfect public image completely falls apart, forcing him to rebuild his life from the ground up. Instead of turning the series into a simple redemption story, the show leaned into the messiness of starting over balancing emotional moments with sharp comedy and uncomfortable reality checks.

Fans especially connected with the show’s willingness to let Reggie fail. A lot. Whether he was trying to fix family relationships, relaunch his career, or simply survive the embarrassment of being publicly humbled, the series found humor in watching someone attempt to reinvent themselves while carrying years of baggage.

NBC’s renewal isn’t exactly surprising considering the amount of conversation the show generated online throughout its first season. Week after week, viewers praised the cast chemistry, relatable themes, and the series’ ability to move between comedy and genuine emotion.

Season 2 is expected to continue exploring Reggie’s ongoing attempt to rebuild both his reputation and personal life, though NBC is keeping specific plot details under wraps for now.

Production on the new season is expected to begin later this year, with more casting and premiere information likely arriving in the coming months.

Catch up on Season 1 of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on Peacock.