Nobody Wants This, the new Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is quickly becoming a hit on Netflix. Created by Erin Foster, partially based on her own experiences falling for her husband, the 10-episode series centers on the unlikely romance that forms between the agnostic and successful podcaster Joanne (Bell) and the unconventional rabbi Noah (Brody) after they meet at a dinner party. It also delves into the struggles they face to keep the relationship afloat, with aNobody Wants Thissupporting castthat includesSuccession’s Justine Lupe,Veep’s Timothy Simons, andGLOWalum Jackie Tohn.
Just days after its September 26 debut onNetflix, the romcom is building up to a strong start on Netflix. Itcame in second on the streamer’s global television charts, just behindMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.Overall,Nobody Wants Thisgathered 45,700,000 hours viewed and 10.3 million views. It’s worth noting, given that a view is calculated as the total hours viewed divided by the total runtime,Nobody Wants Thishas a runtime of roughly four hours and a half hours, whileMonstersis almost eight hours long.
Why Nobody Wants This Is Taking Off On Netflix
There Are A Few Reasons
The show, whichboasts a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, has only two negative reviews to date with a very strong 7.60 out of 10 overall score. It’s a success from its marketing, which slyly pitched it as a rom-com betweenThe O.C.’s Seth Cohen and Veronica Mars. Even though Joanne and Noah do echo their famous breakout performances in some ways, their dynamic inNobody Wants Thisis all its own.
Bell executive produces the series, as doesModern Familyco-creator Steve Levitan, and the cast also includes Sherry Cola, Paul-Ben Victor, andThe Good Placestar D’Arcy Carden.
Having been scene partners before in the 2013 filmSome Girl(s)and the Showtime seriesHouse of Lies,Brody and Bell bring familiarity to their first time acting opposite each otheras romantic leads. It’s helped by strong writing, which finds interesting ways to present rom-com tropes and a strong supporting group of actors that have their own engaging stories by the time the finale rolls around.
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The success also speaks to the durability of the rom-com genre and the importance of having the right people at the center of the story. Brody has shied away from the genre over the past few years, instead favoring supporting roles and playing antagonists. Bell, after appearing in several rom-com films, might have had her best on TV. With aNobody Wants Thisendingthat leaves the door open for season 2,the early success is a positive.
Our Take On Nobody Wants This & Its Netflix Success
Season 2 Could Be Guaranteed
Even though the series creator has mentioned her desire to continue the series, it is a bit too early to speculate about a renewal forNobody Wants Thisseason 2because most Netflix shows start strong on the streaming charts. But in its debut week, Bell and Brody’s scenes have gone viral on social media and garnered waves of praise. If it keeps up, a follow-up is almost guaranteed.
Nobody Wants This
Cast
A loud, agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi unexpectedly fall in love, forcing them to navigate the complexities of their clashing beliefs, families, and careers. Their relationship faces constant tension as they balance their personal lives with societal pressures, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt challenges.
