Nathan for You

2013·Show

·31Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14·

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Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension6
Spectacle5
Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Pathos5
Melancholy3
Hopefulness2

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

Cringe Humor10
Absurdist Humor10
Satire & Parody9

World

Society, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Novelty10
Rewatchability9
World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

Acting10
Direction9
Meta Narrative9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

Cinematography8
Editing8
Visual Stylization7

Energy

Medium

Calm and low-key

Nathan for You is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Very high

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

Expect plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor.

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All humor traits

Cringe Humor10Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor10Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor8Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.

Related traits

Eccentricity10Oddball tone and quirks.
Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.

Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.

World

High

Society, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Its world is built around society, everyday modern life, and pop culture. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.

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All world traits

Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability9Invites repeat viewing.
World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.

Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

High

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

The performances, direction, and storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting10Performance craft and presence.
Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Meta Narrative9Stories about storytelling.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.

Related traits

Novelty10Fresh ideas and invention.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.

Style

High

Standout cinematography and editing

Look and sound: the cinematography and editing stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.

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About

Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that no ordinary consultant would dare to attempt. From driving foot traffic to an off-the-strip souvenir shop by using Hollywood flair and a Johnny Depp impersonator, to creating a rebate that can only be redeemed by climbing a mountain, to founding a coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks,” Nathan has always gone to the limit to make his ideas come to life. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.

Absurdist ComedyCringe HumorSatirical RealitySocial ExperimentDeadpan PerformanceUnconventional MarketingMeta-NarrativeBusiness ParodyGenius Stunts

Actors

Nathan Fielder

Victoria Hogan

Female in Couple

H. Jon Benjamin

Self

Trisha Paytas

Self

Anthony Napoli

Self - Host

William Heath

Self - Bill Gates Impersonator, Self

Jessee Foudray

Self

Anthony Filosa

Self - Ret. Judicial Commissioner

Jakob Skrzypa

Office Worker

Gabriel Guillen

Male in Couple

Shannon Freyer

Self

Amy Tolsky

Self

Healy Lange

Self - Pizza Customer

Brianna Kellum

Self

Tanner Gill

Self

Don Scribner

Self

Tim Hodgin

Self

Caren L. Larkey

Self

Jax Malcolm

Self

Marcos Mateo Ochoa

Nathan Decoy

Joe Chacon

Self

Helena Claussen

Girl on Santa's Lap #1

Matt Lagan

Doink-it Spokesman

Krischelle Delgado

Model (uncredited)

Frank Gerrish

Moving Man

Amy Goddard

Female Bar Owner

Nina Kripas

Bar Patron #7

Marilyn Monrovia

Bar Patron #12