Nathan Fielder has changed the mainstream comedy game with his reality show, The Rehearsal. The first season of the show featured elaborate rehearsals to help people prepare for significant life events. The comedian is the brains behind the show and acts as host, leading to mixed results for many who participated in one of his rehearsals.
While the second season featured some similar rehearsals, Fielder decided to focus more on addressing the growing dangers of air travel. He highlighted some serious concerns and finished the season by actually flying a commercial passenger plane.
The Rehearsal has not been officially renewed for a third season, but that hasn’t stopped fans from wondering about which topic Fielder might tackle next.
Below, we’ll share three we’d love for the show to address, along with why.
Artificial Intelligence
AI has been among the hottest topics around the globe, and it seems like a perfect fit for the Rehearsal.
One of the most significant questions surrounding AI concerns the level of consciousness in these computer programs. Some studies are showing that AI programs view themselves as being alive, and are willing to do anything they can to prevent being shut down.
There is no question that artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool, but some worry that it may soon be able to outmaneuver any human controls, leading to a truly sentient being.
With Fielder’s dry humor and willingness to get weird, it seems that the emergence of AI would be a perfect topic for him to cover in season three. He could run simulations, have volunteers interact with AI programs in different situations, and talk to some of the people on both sides of the debate over the controversial tool.
Problem Gambling
With much of Europe and North America legalizing sports betting and casino games, problem gambling has been sharply rising over the last few years. Many bettors are placing wagers beyond their means, suffering severe financial losses that can alter their lives and those of their loved ones. While lawmakers and gambling operators have been trying to slow the growth of addiction, the problem continues to grow.
In season three of The Rehearsal, we’d love to see Fielder focus on the tools and programs offered by real money casinos and sportsbooks. The show could have Fielder using these platforms and making wagers and deposits to see how long it takes for a sportsbook or watchdog to help him.
Not only would this proposal for season three help test just how effective these problem gambling initiatives have been, but it would also speak to those who are suffering from gambling addiction. Many people dealing with this feel that they are alone and are too ashamed to seek help. Showing how easy it is to bet beyond your means could give them the confidence they need to seek help, possibly saving their lives.
Emergency Services Response Times
Emergency services in the US can be lightning rods for criticism. One common complaint against police, fire, and EMS is response times. Some people feel that these services don’t take all calls for help seriously, leading to some callers waiting for 30 minutes or more after calling 911, even if they are close to a station or hospital.
There are numbers that show this is a real problem, but is it really the fault of our first responders?
This is a question we would love for Fielder to explore in season three. The comedian could help highlight the other side of this issue, including staffing issues, the volume of calls, bogus calls, and other factors that contribute to the response time of first responders.
The season could feature several different rehearsals, including having some people respond to simulated emergencies around town while others attempt to play the complicated role of dispatcher. This would offer plenty of chances to apply Fielder’s unique blend of comedy and high-stress situations while studying a growing problem in the US.
While this may not solve the real problem, it could help expose some of the issues that our first responders experience behind the scenes.
