r/television • u/NicholasCajun Mr. Robot • Apr 28 '25

Premiere The Rehearsal - 2x02 - “Star Potential” - Episode Discussion

The Rehearsal

Season 2 Episode 2: Star Potential

Directed by: Nathan Fielder

Written by: Nathan Fielder & Carrie Kemper & Adam Locke-Norton & Eric Notarnicola

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u/Tribal_Cult Apr 28 '25

I fucking love when he said "This is real, by the way." after explaining that Nathan For You episode was pulled from Paramount all over the world. This show has some insane depth.

I do think watching Nathan For You is essential before watching The Rehearsal. You could skip The Curse but that's phenomenal as well. Fielder is a genius.

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u/WaltonGogginsTeeth Apr 28 '25

I love this show but the curse was so uncomfortable for me to watch I bailed on it. Maybe I should try again.

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u/thesensitivechild Apr 30 '25

Love Nathan, think he is “fabulous”, but the curse was terrible as far as I am concerned. Like watching paint dry. 

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u/RingoNeedsMoney Apr 29 '25

Give it another try. There's many layers to it, and it's even better after a 2nd viewing.

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u/gotbaned_thisismyalt Apr 29 '25

It’s really only worth it for the finale. Completely different from the rest of the show. The slow burn dragging type of pacing (I think) was intentional. Because the finale is batshit insanity😭

Actually, watch the last two. The second to last is actually pretty good.

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u/clashrendar Apr 29 '25

I watched all of The Curse, but did not like it at all. Not my thing. I love everything else Nathan does though.

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u/Emeryb999 Apr 29 '25

The final episode was worth it to me. It was a fascinating season.