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Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' Season 2 Launches with Aviation Safety Experiments

The HBO series shifts focus from personal rehearsals to exploring pilot communication failures through elaborate simulations.

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The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series THE REHEARSAL, from Nathan Fielder, returns for its six-episode second season SUNDAY, APRIL 20 on HBO

Overview

  • Season 2 of 'The Rehearsal' premiered on April 20, 2025, airing Sundays at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and streaming on Max.
  • The new season abandons the anthology format, concentrating entirely on aviation safety and improving communication between pilots to prevent crashes.
  • Episode 1 features recreations of real-life cockpit interactions and crashes, with actors performing transcripts from black box recordings.
  • Nathan Fielder collaborates with former NTSB member John Goglia and builds a replica airport to conduct immersive role-playing experiments.
  • The season blends comedy, ethical dilemmas, and performance art while addressing the high-stakes issue of airline safety.