Nathan for You
Seen it?2013 | 4 seasons | 21 min | Comedy, Documentary
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 The Rehearsal, 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
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 21 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: slapstick violence. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 248K 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 12013 · 8 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22014 · 8 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
- Season 32015 · 8 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
- Season 42017 · 7 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman
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