Known for his bold and unsubtle sense of humor, comedian, writer, and actor Nathan Fielder is recognized particularly in shows like “Nathan for You” and “The Rehearsal,” which delve into the extreme ends of human awkwardness and the complexities of everyday social predicaments. However, his latest episode of “The Rehearsal” stands out even among Fielder’s work as it tackles a sensitive topic – the withdrawal of a “Nathan for You” episode – by depicting the offender as a Nazi soldier, making it an unusually heavy-handed approach for him.
2023 saw Fielder realize that the third season’s second episode of his popular Comedy Central show, Nathan for You, titled “Horseback Riding/Man Zone,” was no longer accessible on Paramount+. This specific episode depicts Fielder as he establishes a genuine clothing line called Summit Ice, marketing Holocaust awareness with the slogan “Deny nothing.” All earnings from this brand were donated to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. However, it seems that the episode was taken down following allegations of antisemitic content made by executives at Paramount+ Germany. This led to a review of standards and ultimately the worldwide removal of “Horseback Riding/Man Zone” from the platform.
Initially, Fielder didn’t challenge Paramount’s decision due to worries about future partnerships with the streaming service. Now, with his latest project on HBO instead of Paramount+, it appears that Fielder has taken advantage of the situation to voice his disagreement. In the newest installment of The Rehearsal, Fielder enacts a long-delayed conflict with an executive from Paramount+ Germany. However, true to form, he’s included extra details for dramatic effect – such as the headquarters being in a war room and the executive dressed like a Nazi soldier.
Why the Nazi Analogy in ‘The Rehearsal?
As a dedicated cinephile, I can’t help but appreciate Nathan Fielder’s unique brand of humor, which frequently leans towards the extravagant. His latest installment of The Rehearsal is no exception. It might seem a tad dramatic to depict Paramount+ as participants in a genocidal fascist regime, but that’s precisely what makes the episode so hilarious. By infusing absurdism into the narrative while still delivering a critical message, Fielder manages to maintain an amusing tone without losing sight of his legitimate concerns about Paramount+. His honesty and vulnerability in this situation are both poignant and comical.
Fielder says to the alleged Paramount+ Germany executive/Nazi soldier, “I understand that you may be grappling with a great deal of guilt from your past actions and are now making an effort to lead the global fight against antisemitism. However, when it comes to art, it’s crucial to acknowledge one’s limitations. You should allow us Jews to freely express ourselves because, frankly, your current approach could potentially mislead others about your true intentions.
In time, the ideology of Paramount+ Germany became a global phenomenon, removing any Jewish content that caused discomfort from their platform.
Towards the end of the episode, Fielder’s intricate Nazi comparison introduced an unexpected turn. When he asked the actor portraying the Paramount+ executive to improvise more during their dialogue, he encountered a valid critique of this preposterous situation that Fielder deliberately constructed to voice his dissatisfaction with Paramount’s censorship.
The actor expressed his viewpoint, saying, “You’ve made this office resemble a war room and dressed me like a member of the Nazi regime. You claim to seek feedback, but you’re not interested in our perspective from Paramount+ or Germany.” He continued, “It seems you’re merely pretending to be serious. Your actions are not sincere; instead, you’re using your television show as a means to tarnish our reputation, rather than trying to comprehend us.” Following the last rehearsal, the episode ended without providing any true resolution for either the viewers or Fielder. Whether Fielder’s criticism of Paramount is fair — or if he overstepped by depicting Paramount as Nazi soldiers — remains a question for the audience to answer.
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2025-04-28 23:02