Episode 3, “A Family Destroyed: The Tragedy of Nick Reiner,” confronts the devastating events of December 14, 2025, when Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home. The episode reconstructs the final day, the emergency response, and the immediate aftermath, before turning inward to examine their son Nick’s long struggle with addiction and instability. Through interviews, past statements, and the deeply personal film Being Charlie, the episode explores a family’s desperate attempts to save a loved one—and the painful limits of help. As Hollywood mourns and the investigation unfolds, the series widens its lens to address substance abuse, mental health, and prevention. The episode closes by honoring Rob Reiner’s enduring artistic legacy while urging compassion for families living inside unimaginable loss.
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Episode 2, “The Golden Run: 1984–1995,” chronicles Rob Reiner’s extraordinary ascent from sitcom star to one of Hollywood’s most versatile and successful directors. Spanning an eight-year creative streak rarely matched in modern cinema, the episode explores how Reiner reinvented comedy with This Is Spinal Tap, captured childhood and mortality in Stand By Me, created a cult classic with The Princess Bride, redefined romance in When Harry Met Sally…, and delivered unforgettable intensity with Misery and A Few Good Men. Alongside professional triumphs, the episode examines Reiner’s marriage to Michele Singer, his growing family, and the first quiet signs of trouble beneath the surface—setting the stage for the personal reckoning to come.
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Episode 1, “The Son of Comedy Royalty,” opens with the shocking discovery at Rob Reiner’s Brentwood home, before rewinding to the origins of his life and identity. The episode explores Reiner’s childhood under the shadow of his father, comedy legend Carl Reiner, and the unique pressure of growing up inside television’s golden age. From writers’ rooms shaped by Sid Caesar and Mel Brooks to Rob’s breakout role as “Meathead” on All in the Family, the episode traces how fame, politics, and family expectations molded him. As Rob transitions from actor to aspiring director, subtle family tensions emerge—quietly foreshadowing the personal complexities that will later turn tragic.
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