i'd seen some of The Rehearsal before and it's interesting but has way too many Nathan plotlines and takes itself too seriously imho. Nathan for You had short eps with typically 2-3 funny and interesting experiments/arcs each and he usually wasn't one of the subjects.
Date: November 13th, 2026 10:06 AM Author: Microsoft Product Anomalies
I feel like at least some of the seriousness of The Rehearsal is a put-on that everyone's in on; it's the fig-leaf of a serious documentary when it's really about insane shit.
Date: November 13th, 2026 10:10 AM Author: ferengi
fair and i do enjoy the absurd shit but it isn't as much of a constant dopamine flow as NFY
second season pilot stuff is wayyy better than first season child-rearing sim lol. Nathan stories in general don't interest me; what i love about his shows is seeing the ridiculous behavior he brings out in other people. but he keeps throwing in "Nathan is lonely" as a plot point and idgaf
Date: November 13th, 2026 1:20 PM Author: json statham
NFY was developed for a lowest common denominator TBS style market
The Rehearsal is simultaneously the most cutting edge work in its entire genre (documentary) and the entire medium (tv). It will be curated by the Library of Congress
Date: November 13th, 2026 1:25 PM Author: Historical American
Things aren't always better because they're hifalutin and pretentious. Lots of pop culture staples are actually better and more fun than their heady counter parts. I'm glad you enjoyed The Rehearsal. I didn't see it and it doesn't appeal to me. But in general there's no telling whether high concept projects actually pan out. I'm not saying it did or didn't. But again loads of people think e.g. that Rubber Soul is better than Sgt. Peoper, ok.
Date: November 13th, 2026 1:33 PM Author: Historical American
Yeah I'm not really into TV that much at all. The last thing I saw was The White Lotus which I thought was awesome. I also saw Fallout Season 2 which was such a mess I will never watch it again. Other than that I haven't seen any TV in years.
Date: November 13th, 2026 1:39 PM Author: Historical American
There's nothing wrong with either. Sometimes high concept works out. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you get Dark Side of your Moon. Sometimes you get Ummagumma.
NFY are bits Conan or Letterman would do on Late Night. The Rehearsal is like if you gave one of those guys an HBO budget and they started doing weirdo art-shit instead
Date: November 13th, 2026 2:20 PM Author: gunneratttt (gunneratttt)
You should try How To with John Wilson next. It's like a good middle point between NFY's broad, serialized comedy and The Rehersal's arthouse, heady schtick.
Date: November 13th, 2026 2:25 PM Author: gunneratttt (gunneratttt)
It's really sweet and genuine at times. I think you'll really enjoy it if you give it a chance. Best thing is it never falls off. If you like the first season the second and third are even better.