Key Points
Fielder tackles aviation safety through unique role-playing methodology
HBO's The Rehearsal returns with six provocative episodes
Explores systemic issues in commercial aviation training
Premieres April 20 on HBO and Max
The show, created by comedian Nathan Fielder, will continue its approach to problem-solving, this time focusing on aviation safety.
The trailer, which was released earlier in the day reveals him approaching officials with a plan to incorporate "role-playing exercises" into Federal Aviation Administration training. "I've been studying commercial-aviation disasters as a hobby, and I started to notice a disturbing pattern in the causes of these crashes," Fielder says in the trailer.
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The new show will see Fielder taking on the issue of commercial aviation disasters.
Season 2 of The Rehearsal consists of six episodes and will air after The Righteous Gemstones. The show will also be available for streaming on Max.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, despite its focus on aviation disasters, HBO confirmed that the new season was planned years ago and is not a direct response to recent real-life incidents, such as the January 2025 collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter or the Delta Air Lines accident in Toronto.
Fielder serves as the star, writer, director, and executive producer of the series. Other executive producers include Eric Notarnicola, Dave Paige, and Christie Smith & Dan McManus for Rise Management. The show is co-executive produced by Kris Eber and Carrie Kemper.
Comments:
Nathan Fielder is a genius! The first season was so uniquely weird and brilliant. Can't wait to see how he tackles aviation safety with his signature awkward humor. April 20 can't come soon enough! ✈️
Interesting concept but I'm a bit concerned about the timing. Even if HBO says it was planned before recent incidents, aviation safety is a serious topic. Hope they handle it with the right balance of humor and respect.
Just watched the trailer - that moment when he deadpans "I've been studying commercial-aviation disasters as a hobby" had me cracking up. Only Nathan Fielder could make FAA training look hilarious.
As someone who works in aviation, I'm curious but skeptical. The premise sounds gimmicky, but if anyone can pull off blending comedy with serious safety issues, it's Fielder. Will definitely give it a chance!
The first season was a masterpiece of cringe comedy. If season 2 is half as good, it'll still be better than 90% of what's on TV. Also, six episodes after Righteous Gemstones? That's a killer comedy block right there.
