Nathan for You

About Nathan for You

"Nathan for You" is a comedic docu-reality television series that premiered in 2013 on the Comedy Central Network. This inventive, satirical show stars Canadian comedian and business school graduate Nathan Fielder playing an off-kilter version of himself, a well-meaning business advisor who helps struggling small businesses with unique and often outrageous marketing ideas. However, his eccentric strategies often seem to create more problems than solve them, leading to unpredictable results and hilarious situations.

Making / Production

"Nathan for You" was created by Nathan Fielder and Michael Koman. The series has a unique approach, with Fielder often bringing deeply buried business tactics to the surface, making for an insightful and comically insightful portrayal of the business world. The series ran for four seasons, from February 28, 2013 to November 9, 2017.

Actors

• Nathan Fielder (Nathan Fielder): As the host and protagonist, Nathan manipulates reality with his unconventional ideas that often confuse or disturb the business owners he's supposedly helping.

Note - As a pseudo-reality enterprising television series, "Nathan for You" features real-life individuals more than actors in traditional roles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Nathan Fielder is a business school graduate with a real-life bachelor's degree in commerce.
• The awkward moments and cringeworthy interactions of the show are not scripted and rely heavily on improvisation.
• In a notorious fourth season episode, the production succeeded in opening a fully functional coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks." It became a viral sensation because its legality was protected under parody law.

Awards

Despite its critical acclaim, "Nathan for You" has not won any major industry awards.

Quotes

• "I graduated from one of Canada's top business schools with really good grades." - Nathan Fielder
• "If you're wondering why my clothes are a little big, it's because I wear a size medium and these are all extra small." - Nathan Fielder

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music is "Nathan for You Theme" composed by Michael Montes.
• "Here She Come" composed by Kurt St. Thomas serves as background music in several episodes.

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