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just binged Nathan for You, almost through The Rehearsal. enjoyed NFY way more

i'd seen some of The Rehearsal before and it's int...
ferengi
  11/13/26
I feel like at least some of the seriousness of The Rehearsa...
Microsoft Product Anomalies
  11/13/26
fair and i do enjoy the absurd shit but it isn't as muc...
ferengi
  11/13/26
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ferengi
  11/13/26
NFY was developed for a lowest common denominator TBS style ...
json statham
  11/13/26
is being "cutting edge" supposed to make it more e...
ferengi
  11/13/26
NFY is on par with Impractical Jokers for wit and creativity...
json statham
  11/13/26
Things aren't always better because they're hifalu...
Historical American
  11/13/26
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Historical American
  11/13/26
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Historical American
  11/13/26
of course! 180 and makes sense
ferengi
  11/13/26


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Date: November 13th, 2026 9:59 AM
Author: ferengi

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.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50255697)



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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.



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50255731)



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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'll bring out in other people. but he keeps throwing in "Nathan is lonely" as a plot point and idgaf

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50255747)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:13 PM
Author: ferengi



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256325)



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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

Any other weird Ls you want to share?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256336)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:22 PM
Author: ferengi

is being "cutting edge" supposed to make it more enjoyable?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256341)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:23 PM
Author: json statham

NFY is on par with Impractical Jokers for wit and creativity

Is this a hill you actually want to get buried on?

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256345)



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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.

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256353)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:23 PM
Author: Historical American



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256347)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:22 PM
Author: Historical American



(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256343)



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Date: November 13th, 2026 1:25 PM
Author: ferengi

of course! 180 and makes sense

(https://xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5922150&forum_id=2#50256352)