The Rehearsal
Seen it?2022 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Documentary
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. If you loved Nathan for You, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series. Also nominated for 2 Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 566K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12022 · 6 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22025 · 6 episodes · 8.9 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Nathan Fielder
- Nathan FielderSelf