If you love witty rom-coms with great chemistry between the leads, Nobody Wants This is an absolute delight—until the ending leaves you scratching your head.
Let’s Start with The Good Stuff:
The first few episodes are pure gold. The meet-cute between Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) is one for the rom-com history books. It’s funny, awkward in the best way, and full of spark. I mean, who doesn’t love a meet-cute with some instant chemistry? You can feel the connection between them right away, and it’s just so satisfying to watch. The banter, the teasing, the casual “Oh yeah, rabbis can totally have sex” moments—everything is on point.
Their chemistry is what makes the show so engaging. Bell and Brody clearly have a rapport that translates seamlessly on screen, making every interaction between Joanne and Noah feel real and raw. Their understanding and the way they challenge each other without losing the spark is rare in rom-coms, and I was hooked from the start. Add in a good dose of humor—like when Joanne casually asks Noah to "say something rabbinical," and he deadpans “Fiddler on the Roof”—and you've got a recipe for rom-com magic.
I also really loved how Noah, as a rabbi, wasn’t your typical religious figure. He’s progressive and modern and doesn’t fall into those tired, traditional biases we often see in characters tied to religion. Instead, Noah is thoughtful, open-minded, and super relatable, making his character not just a love interest but someone you genuinely root for.
But then… the ending happened. And here’s where the show lost me a bit.
Spoiler alert!
Noah spends his entire life dreaming of becoming the head rabbi—it’s his lifelong goal, the thing he’s worked toward for years. But as soon as he meets Joanne, suddenly his dream doesn’t matter anymore? He’s willing to give it all up for love? I mean, what?
Now, I’m all for a good romance, but I couldn’t help feeling like the ending sold Noah’s character short. Why couldn’t he have both? Why did his dream have to take a backseat just because he fell in love? A modern rabbi should be able to balance love and ambition, right? The sudden shift in priorities felt like a disservice to the depth they’d built into Noah’s character. For a show that felt so real and relatable in its exploration of relationships, the resolution just didn’t make sense.
Personally, I would’ve loved if they had ended the season on a cliffhanger. Maybe Joanne leaves, and Noah decides to follow his dreams, setting the stage for more tension and growth in the next season. That would’ve felt more authentic, leaving room for both of them to figure out their paths instead of a neatly wrapped (but confusing) ending.
In conclusion, Nobody Wants This has so much going for it—great chemistry, humor, and a fresh take on relationships—but the ending could’ve used a bit more thought. If you’re into rom-coms with heart and humor, it’s still worth watching, just be prepared for an ending that may not fully deliver.
Rating: 3/5
Here’s hoping for a more satisfying conclusion if there’s a Season 2!
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