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A genuinely jaw-dropping social psychology experiment.

An emotionally insightful search of the self.

A top-flight documentary production making full use of considerably deep corporate pockets.

Critical hyperbole can feel like a gamble with Nathan Fielder projects. Their sincerity and reality often seem to exist in an uneasy comic superposition: potentially wry trickery or earnest objectivity at any given moment.

Nathan first explored the entertainment value of this tension as a former awkward tween magician.

Now, as a greying and adult, that tension informs most all of his comedy/television work, and it also courses through everyday life, in many social contexts, presenting as anxiousness. A nervy worry that you're not reliably apprehending the state of play. Season 2 of The Rehearsal synthesizes these threads into an absolutely audacious six-episode skyward odyssey of public service and comedy art, culminating in this all-encompassing capstone of a finale.

It's not hyperbole. It's the Pilot's Code.

Season 2 of The Rehearsal is some of the best television I've ever seen. It was a complete blindside in the sense that I couldn't see the show taking this turn, but the signs were there. While the absurdity of season 1's plot line had its moments of helping Nathan grow, it also featured a heavy overtone of a strong message to leave the viewers on, and that's where season 2 comes into play but on a whole different level.

I've been watching Nathan for You and while Nathan is obviously very talented, the jump from that show to this is substantial, which is impressive considering how amazing the former is. Mixing comedy with shining a light on corruption and taking DIRECT action while keeping the nature of this series in tact is much easier said than done. He had no reason to go through what he did. He could've easily left episode 5 and said that's enough, I've made my point. But he took the step that no one ever would in his position and created something greater. If you told me after episode 5 THIS is the direction he'd go I'd tell you you're insane.

But Nathan was the insane one... until he proved he's not. He proved so many points but above all showed that anything is possible, as cliche as it sounds. Labeling is a very toxic trait that's growing worse over the years, and I think Nathan combated that in a way that shatters boundaries. As someone who's going to be driving soon and has anxiety over it due to the potential dangers of it, this episode really connected with me and it makes me happy to see that I'm not alone, even if obviously the stakes here are much different. Safety is so important yet can be completely dismissed by some for illogical reasons. Nathan and his team shined a light on these issues in an obscure yet brave way that I can't imagine being done to this degree ever again. I feel like saying thank you doesn't do this justice but nonetheless, I'm very thankful for this.

The story took the most amazing and unexpected turn of events. My mind is blown. This is a epitope of storytelling. This is the most insane twist in a series I've seen in a long time.

From a comedian, to a prankster, to an advocate for chance and a voice for those that don't have a voice. I'm truly in awe and humbled by his ambition. I can't believe how much time and dedication went into making this season and especially this episode. I hope this can truly put forth change and help other pilots, especially now that the FAA has been gutted and airline safety has become a major concern.

Nathan Fielder is an epic human being.

I hope Nathan learns to be a president in the next season. That would be a proper progression for the show.

But seriously, for me this is the best episode in history of TV, monumental, there is so many layers, let alone the fact that Nathan flew the plane himself. I am just in awe this was possible to choreograph so well. My previous goat episode was S5E14 "Ozymandias" of Breaking Bad. However, this here pushed the boundaries further by breaking the wall, keeping it funny and cranking stakes with real implications to the highest. Never thought I would see something even challenge BB and here we are. Good luck topping this. The bar is set.

Wow. I'm not ever sure if I ever know how to feel watching NF up his game, but this was probably the most suspenseful (real) television episode I've ever watched.

It all feels so perfectly intentional at the conclusion, and I can't wait to rewatch the entire season knowing what I know, now.

It's nearly impossible to explain this show to your parents, but I think the final episode of Nathan For You is a great introduction to The Rehearsal.

Fielder does something that seemingly has never been done before, and it's utterly compelling. This final episode resolves so much in a breakneck pace without overlooking the meticulous effort that NF utilizes to realize his experiment.

The timing n this ep is perfect that really makes comedic moments shine with purposefulness while maintaining a tension I've never experienced watching a reality show about something so many of take for granted.