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Nathan Fielder’s ‘The Rehearsal’ Season 2 Premieres with Aviation Safety Focus

The HBO series shifts from personal dilemmas to systemic issues, using immersive simulations to address pilot communication in life-or-death scenarios.

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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

  • The second season of 'The Rehearsal' debuted on April 20, 2025, airing Sundays at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and streaming on Max.
  • Season 2 centers on aviation safety, exploring how poor communication between pilots and co-pilots contributes to plane crashes.
  • Nathan Fielder enlists former NTSB member John Goglia to validate the use of role-playing exercises for improving cockpit collaboration.
  • Fielder builds a replica of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport after being denied access to film on-site, incorporating actors to simulate real-life pilot interactions.
  • Early reviews highlight the show’s ambitious scope, blending humor, ethical questions, and provocative experiments while drawing mixed reactions to its invasive methods.