Nobody Wants This

2024 - 9 - 26

Why 'Nobody Wants This' Might Just Be Your New Binge-Worthy Fave!

Adam Brody - Jewish representation - Kristen Bell - Netflix - podcasts - popular culture - romantic comedy - television shows

Dive into into the hilarious world of Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody—a rom-com that flips expectations!

Get ready to chuckle, cringe, and cheer because Netflix's brand-new series 'Nobody Wants This' is here, and surprisingly, everyone should want it! Starring the lovable Kristen Bell and the charming Adam Brody, this comedy series offers a brilliant twist on the classic romantic genre. Imagine if Seth Cohen from The O.C. actually dated Veronica Mars; that's the sort of delightful dynamic that fans can expect. The series is described as TV's first great podcast rom-com, which surely makes it a must-watch in an age where everyone is glued to their screens!

Filled with a mix of nostalgia and awkward chemistry, 'Nobody Wants This’ captures a weightless romance that zings with witty dialogues and relatable characters. The storyline revolves around Jewish women and explores themes from cultural clashes to modern love, with its fair share of laugh-out-loud moments. This rom-com doesn’t just tickle your funny bone; it’s a celebration of love that transcends beliefs and backgrounds, featuring the endlessly electric chemistry between Bell and Brody.

With a running time of half an hour per episode, this show is perfectly packaged for binge-watching. Following the ups and downs of their relationship, fans are already rooting for this unexpected couple. The central theme is a captivating exploration of love between a rabbi and an agnostic, showcasing how opposites really do attract! Plus, the bite-sized episodes are perfect for those lazy Sunday afternoons when you just want to snuggle in with some popcorn and Netflix.

However, the series hasn’t been without its controversies. Critics have raised eyebrows over its portrayal of Jewish women, fearing the depiction leans toward the stereotype of the "shiksa dream girl". This has sparked discussions about representation in modern media, emphasizing the need for more honest narratives surrounding cultural identities. Despite mixed reviews on this front, 'Nobody Wants This' has already earned enough intrigue to leave audiences clamoring for more.

Interesting fact: Did you know that Kristen Bell is a big fan of the rom-com genre? She grew up watching classics and has always wanted to be part of a show that embraces the fun and flirty aspects of love! Speaking of love, the chemistry between Bell and Brody is not just acting; they reportedly improvised several of their humorous exchanges, which adds to the show’s charm! So grab your binge-watching snacks and get ready for a series that many are saying is an unexpected gem!

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Nobody Wants This Review | Actually, Everyone Should Want This (The GATE)

A review of Nobody Wants This, a comedy series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, on Netflix starting Thursday, September 26, 2024.

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'Nobody Wants This' Review: TV's First Great Podcast Rom-com (Vulture)

But you know what comes pretty close? Nobody Wants This, the compulsively watchable new Netflix rom-com series featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as the duo ...

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'Nobody Wants This' Review: A Weightless Romance (Variety)

The Netflix sitcom 'Nobody Wants This' stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in a weightless romance powered by chemistry and nostalgia.

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'Nobody Wants This' review: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody are electric ... (USA TODAY)

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are dreamboats in Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," 2024's most romantic show, about a rabbi and an agnostic falling in love.

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Has Nobody Wants This been renewed for season 2? (Radio Times)

Alongside Kristen Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah, we'd expect to see the following: Justine Lupe as Morgan; Timothy Simons as Sasha; Jackie Tohn as ...

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Nobody Wants This Mean-Spirited Depiction of Jewish Women in <i ... (TIME)

The new Netflix rom-com presents a "shiksa dream girl" fantasy in which Jewish women are nags, harpies, and obstacles to the central couple's happiness.

Nobody Wants This (Under the Radar Mag)

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'Nobody Wants This' review: You'll want to root for love (Los Angeles Times)

Netflix's latest rom-com stars the very likable Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as a pair of opposites who fall for each other.

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'Nobody Wants This' Recap, Season 1, Episode 4 (Vulture)

There are worse first dates than going vibrator shopping and talking about your biggest fears. Also, is Morgan low-key sabotaging Sloane and Noah's ...

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'Nobody Wants This' Recap, Season 1, Episode 5 (Vulture)

Is this relationship strong enough to withstand the opinions of teenagers? Is such strength even possible?

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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2: Everything We Know (MarieClaire.com)

What we know about whether 'Nobody Wants This' is renewed for season 2, since the Netflix series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody sets up a ...

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The Next Great Rom-Com Is Here, and It Stars Kristen Bell and ... (Slate Magazine)

A raunchy podcast host and a hot, newly single rabbi walk into a lesbian dinner party … stop me if you've heard this one before.

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The Jewish answer to Fleabag's 'hot priest': Erin Foster on her new ... (Jewish Chronicle)

The actor and writer discusses casting Adam Brody as the 'hot rabbi' for her new Netflix rom-com and drawing from her personal experience as a Jewish ...

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Nobody Wants This review: The premise is stupid, but I quite ... (Jewish Chronicle)

The main characters are two-dimensional in this 'rabbi rom-com for goys' but worth watching for the excellent supporting cast.

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Forget Joanne and Noah in Nobody Wants This – we need to talk ... (Radio Times)

Joanne and Noah's relationship is the focus of Netflix romcom Nobody Wants This, but we have some serious questions about Morgan and Sasha's relationship.

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Nobody Wants This viewers saying same thing about Kristen Bell ... (HELLO!)

Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, the series follows agnostic podcast host Joanne and unconventional rabbi Noah, who strike up an unlikely romance after ...

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Netflix's Nobody Wants This and the Persistent Jewish Stereotype (Glamour)

The Adam Brody and Kristen Bell rom-com series, Nobody Wants This on Netflix, has gotten everyone talking, but not always for the right reasons.

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Where To Shop All Of Kristen Bell's Outfits From Netflix's Hit ... (Grazia)

Kristen Bell, the aforementioned serial dating podcaster, and Adam Brody, the cool Rabbi, cross paths at a mutual friend's dinner party where they inexplicably ...

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The Nobody Wants This soundtrack is amazing – here's every song (Glamour UK)

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