The Rehearsal
8.596%89%8.0
The series is set in a world where nothing seems to ever work out as you had hoped, Nathan Fielder gives people the opportunity to rehearse for their own lives. HBO wouldn't say whether it was scripted or more in the vein of Nathan For You.
Patrick Willis reviewed
August 27, 2025•
"The Rehearsal" tries to be profound but often feels self-indulgent and emotionally manipulative. While the concept is undeniably original, the show blurs the line between experimentation and exploitation, especially with real people caught in surreal, sometimes uncomfortable setups.
What begins as a clever social experiment spirals into Nathan Fielder’s personal therapy session, leaving the viewer unsure whether they’re watching art or just watching someone lose perspective.
Patrick Willis reviewed
August 27, 2025•
"The Rehearsal" tries to be profound but often feels self-indulgent and emotionally manipulative. While the concept is undeniably original, the show blurs the line between experimentation and exploitation, especially with real people caught in surreal, sometimes uncomfortable setups.
What begins as a clever social experiment spirals into Nathan Fielder’s personal therapy session, leaving the viewer unsure whether they’re watching art or just watching someone lose perspective.
