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The Rehearsal

2022 – nowShow2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDocumentary
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic878.4Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

A deeply unsettling, open-ended comedy series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S2E6 "My Controls" 9.7

Episodes

8.8
9.2

Story

Some connections are easy to miss.

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?

Feels like

  • Meta-Documentary Hybrid
  • Extreme Cringe Comedy
  • Psychological Experiment
  • Uncanny Valley Reality
  • Nathan Fielder Persona
  • Simulated Life Scenarios
  • Philosophical Absurdism
  • Boundary-Pushing TV

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nathan Fielder
Written by
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Eric Notarnicola
Produced by
Amanda Schulz, David Allen Cress, Regina Heyman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 15, 2022 · May 25, 2025 · Still running

First aired
July 15, 2022
Latest episode
May 25, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

Mirror Character, Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome, Title Drop +9

  • Mirror Character
  • Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome
  • Title Drop
  • Culturally Religious
  • Alternative Character Interpretation
  • Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist
  • Local Hangout
  • So Unfunny, It's Funny
  • Numerological Motif
  • Phrase Catcher
  • Holier Than Thou
  • Continuity Nod

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rehearsal?"

Questions about The Rehearsal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rehearsal?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Rehearsal streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is The Rehearsal worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87).

Will The Rehearsal make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Rehearsal?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 9 for ambiguity.

What tropes does The Rehearsal use?

Mirror CharacterSoap Opera Rapid Aging SyndromeTitle DropCulturally ReligiousAlternative Character InterpretationUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistLocal HangoutSo Unfunny, It's FunnyNumerological MotifPhrase CatcherHolier Than ThouContinuity Nodand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Mirror Character, Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome, and Title Drop.