NBC renewing The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins surprised a lot of people… Fans are arguing over the reason why.

The TV landscape just got a little more “Reggie.”

Earlier this month, NBC officially greenlit a second season of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, and to say the internet is divided would be an understatement. While the Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe-led mockumentary has its die-hard defenders, the renewal has sparked a heated debate across social media and Reddit.

Was it a strategic masterpiece by the peacock network, or is Reggie Dinkins just failing upward? Here is why the “Dinkins Discourse” is taking over your feed.

The “NFL Ghost” in the Ratings

The biggest bone of contention among fans is the show’s wildly lopsided viewership data.

The Peak: The series premiere pulled in a staggering 14 million viewers, largely thanks to a plum time slot following a massive NFL divisional playoff game.

The Valley: As the season progressed, those numbers settled into a more modest average of around 2.24 million viewers.

Critics of the renewal argue that NBC is “chasing a ghost,” clinging to the memory of that inflated premiere while ignoring a 0.38 demo rating that would usually spell doom for a freshman comedy. “If you take away the football lead-in, this show is on life support,” one viral tweet argued. “NBC is just hoping lightning strikes twice.”

The “Tina Fey” Protection Program

In the world of network TV, who you know often matters as much as what you pull in. Reggie Dinkins comes from the creative minds of Robert Carlock and Sam Means, with Tina Fey executive producing.

For many fans, this is the real reason the show survived. The “Carlock-Fey” pedigree—the team behind 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt—carries immense weight.

“NBC doesn’t just want a hit; they want a prestige brand,” says industry analyst Marcus Thorne. “They’re willing to take a loss on live ratings if it means keeping the creative team that defines their ‘smart comedy’ identity.”

The “Radcliffe-Morgan” Paradox

Then there is the show itself. The central tension of the series—a disgraced, chaotic former athlete (Morgan) being documented by a high-brow, slightly pretentious filmmaker (Radcliffe)—mirrors the real-life divide among viewers.

The Pro-Reggies: Point to the 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and the chemistry between the leads. They argue that Erika Alexander is the “secret weapon” of the show and that the writing is some of the sharpest on broadcast TV.

The Skeptics: Claim the show is “too niche” for NBC and belongs on a streaming-only platform like Peacock, where its lower numbers wouldn’t feel so glaring.

A “Rise” for Season 2?

Despite the arguments, the renewal stands. NBC seems to be betting that the “Fall” part of the title is over and that Season 2 will focus on the “Rise.” By leaning into the critical acclaim and the undeniable star power of the cast, the network is banking on a “slow-burn” success story.

Whether Reggie Dinkins actually earns his redemption—or just another season of internet arguments—remains to be seen. But for now, Arthur Tobin’s cameras are staying on.

What do you think? Did the NFL boost save the show, or does the Morgan/Radcliffe chemistry deserve more time to find its audience? Let us know in the comments!