# ‘You Can See Everything’ Meets ‘Black Mirror’ in HBO’s Near-Perfect Comedy Series

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/you-can-see-everything-meets-black-mirror-in-hbos-near-perfect-comedy-series/
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:13:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T00:22:45+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/best-hbo-comedy-series-the-rehearsal-nathan-fielder-before-you-can-see-everything/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV

## Key points

- *The Rehearsal* blends elaborate simulations with awkward comedy.
- Season two focuses on preventing aviation disasters.
- Its staged scenarios also reveal vulnerability and human connection.

## Summary

*The Rehearsal*, Nathan Fielder’s HBO comedy, uses elaborate simulations to explore how people try to prevent catastrophe. The article argues that its mix of awkward humour, surreal set-ups and genuine vulnerability makes it a standout series, especially after Fielder’s newer hit *You Can See Everything*.

The second season shifts from an anthology structure to a sustained focus on preventing aviation disasters. It involved Fielder becoming a licensed commercial pilot and the construction of a full-size replica of Houston airport’s terminal, alongside hidden cameras and hired actors. The article highlights moments when the staged experiments reveal real anxieties and human connection, including Fielder comforting a child actor and a fake pilot confronting his girlfriend during a simulated crisis.

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