2022 · 1 season · Comedy, Documentary
The Rehearsal is Nathan Fielder's mind-bending HBO series in which he offers ordinary people the chance to rehearse difficult moments in their lives using actors and elaborately constructed sets — before the concept spirals into increasingly surreal and philosophical territory. The show is a meditation on authenticity, control, and the nature of reality itself disguised as an elaborate comedy.
The Rehearsal streams on Max. All 6 episodes of Season 1 are available with any Max subscription.
Nathan Fielder created, wrote, directed, and stars in The Rehearsal. He is also known for the Comedy Central series Nathan for You.
The Rehearsal blurs the line between reality and fiction in ways that are deliberately destabilizing. Some elements are staged, others are real, and the show uses this ambiguity as a core artistic device.
HBO renewed The Rehearsal for a second season, which Nathan Fielder confirmed is in production. No release date has been announced as of 2025.
The Rehearsal is rated TV-MA primarily for language and some adult themes. The content itself is not graphic, but the conceptual complexity makes it best for adult audiences.