Overview
- NBC premiered the first two episodes on Feb. 23, with new installments airing Mondays and streaming the next day on Peacock.
- Early notices from outlets including Variety, IndieWire, TheWrap, Mashable and Esquire are largely positive, praising Morgan’s lead turn and his dynamic with Radcliffe.
- Created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means with Tina Fey as executive producer, the series channels the rapid-fire comedic rhythm associated with the 30 Rock creative team.
- The show’s format makes Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin an on-screen participant, framing the series as his documentary rather than a standard mockumentary backdrop.
- Premise and ensemble: Tracy Morgan plays a disgraced former New York Jets running back seeking image rehab via a documentary, joined by Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way and Jalyn Hall, with guest spots from Craig Robinson, Ronny Chieng, Heidi Gardner, Megan Thee Stallion and Anna Camp.