NBC's newest sitcom, 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins', initially presents itself as the story of a disgraced football star, Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan), attempting to reclaim his legacy. However, as the first two episodes reveal, it is equally about the millennial filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe), who is not merely documenting Reggie but actively probing into his past. Episode 2, titled “Nittany Means Big,” serves as a major turning point, exposing the truth behind Reggie’s infamous “food poisoning game.”

In exclusive interviews with Collider, actors Tracy Morgan and Erika Alexander (Monica), alongside co-creators/showrunners Robert Carlock and Sam Means, delve into the pivotal Episode 2. Arthur's suspicions are confirmed when he discovers Penn State newspapers dated before the supposed game, unearthing a scandalous mascot theft plan, a messy trash-water escape, and vomiting that was a direct consequence of the unsavory circumstances rather than a freak accident. Monica accidentally reveals a crucial detail during an interview with Arthur, inadvertently unraveling Reggie's carefully constructed narrative.

Erika Alexander reflects on this moment, stating that it marks the beginning of Reggie