Nathan Fielder returns to HBO this Sunday with another mind-bending installment of “The Rehearsal.” In “Star Potential,” the second episode of the second season, Nathan continues his exploration of social dynamics and simulated realities, this time drawing on his own personal history for inspiration. What that means, exactly, is anyone’s guess.
“The Rehearsal” has always been a show that defies easy categorization. It’s part comedy, part social experiment, part existential crisis. Fielder, the mastermind behind the series, constructs elaborate simulations using actors, sets, and a whole lot of carefully orchestrated awkwardness, allowing ordinary people to rehearse major life events before they happen.
The results are often funny, sometimes uncomfortable, and always thought-provoking. While the premise of “Star Potential” remains somewhat mysterious, we can expect more of Fielder’s signature brand of meticulously crafted simulations.
“The Rehearsal” airs Sunday, April 27 at 10:40 PM ET on HBO.
