The Comic Who's His Own Worst Enemy
Briefly

The Rehearsal, HBO's pseudo-docuseries led by comedian Nathan Fielder, dives deep into the intersections of humor and self-betterment. In its second season, Fielder investigates miscommunication as a leading cause of plane crashes, conducting intricate rehearsals to address the complexities of human interaction. His comedic yet earnest attempts to explore this theme, including recreating the life of Captain Sully, showcase both the seriousness of airline safety and Fielder's ongoing quest for personal understanding. The show maintains its unpredictable nature, making it difficult to foresee how each episode will ultimately unfold.
Fielder's mischief maker past generates a 'deficit of credibility'; he has to work harder to be taken seriously by airline-safety officials in his latest season.
Fielder attempts to address miscommunication, believing it to be the primary cause of plane crashes, by holding elaborate rehearsals of difficult conversations.
In creating a rehearsal of Captain Sully's life, Fielder reveals that he is the real subject of the rehearsals he conducts, emphasizing his personal journey.
The Rehearsal showcases Fielder's quirky approach to self-improvement through dramatized scenarios, blending comedy with serious undertones related to airline safety.
Read at The Atlantic
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