History of The Rehearsal (TV series) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 28, 2025

The Rehearsal is a docu-comedy series created by and starring Nathan Fielder. The show helps ordinary people prepare for significant life events by meticulously rehearsing them in elaborate, constructed environments with actors playing key figures. Fielder orchestrates these rehearsals, pushing the boundaries of reality and performance, often leading to unexpected and ethically ambiguous situations. The series explores themes of control, anxiety, and the human desire for certainty. It premiered on HBO in July 2022 and was renewed for a second season.

2019: Series Teased

In 2019, the series was first teased as part of Nathan Fielder's deal with HBO.

June 2021: Title Revealed

In June 2021, the title The Rehearsal was revealed.

June 2022: Teaser and Release Date Revealed

In June 2022, a teaser was released, and a poster showing a release date of July 15, 2022, was revealed.

July 15, 2022: The Rehearsal Premieres on HBO

On July 15, 2022, The Rehearsal, a docu-comedy television series created, written, directed by and starring Nathan Fielder, premiered on HBO to critical acclaim.

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August 2022: The Rehearsal Renewed for Season 2

In August 2022, The Rehearsal was renewed for a second season.

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August 19, 2022: HBO Renews The Rehearsal for Season 2

On August 19, 2022, HBO renewed The Rehearsal for a second season.

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2022: The Rehearsal on "Best of 2022" Lists

In 2022, The Rehearsal appeared in the top ten on numerous publications' "Best of 2022" lists, including first place for Far Out, IndieWire, The Ringer, and ScreenCrush, among others.

2022: Critical Acclaim for The Rehearsal

In 2022, The Rehearsal received critical acclaim, with some praising it as one of the best new series of the year. Rotten Tomatoes reported a 95% approval rating. Metacritic assigned a score of 86 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim".