Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal is being hailed as a groundbreaking but morally ambiguous reality show—think "problematic pancakes" of ethical dilemmas stacked sky-high. The article wrestles with whether it’s genius or just bewildering, comparing Fielder to Schopenhauer’s definition of a visionary aiming at invisible targets. It’s the kind of show that might ruin regular TV for you because nothing else feels this bold or bizarre.

Editor’s Note: Love it or hate it, The Rehearsal is pushing boundaries in ways that make most TV feel safe and predictable. If you’re tired of cookie-cutter reality shows, this might be your next obsession—or your existential crisis. Either way, it’s sparking conversations about what TV can (or should) even be.