Nobody Wants This, the new Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is off to a strong start on Rotten Tomatoes. 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. Bell also executives produces the romcom, which recently premiered on Netflix.
Nobody Wants Thishas debuted to impressive numbers onRotten Tomatoes,garnering a near-perfect score,which breaks down to 7/10 and an overall rating of 95%. The romcom has only one negative review out of 19 at the time of this writing. The audience rating is also high, currently at 84%, though both numbers are subject to change.
What Reviews Are Saying About Nobody Wants This
Bell & Brody Have Winning Chemistry
Screen Rant’sreview forNobody Wants Thiscreditedmuch of the show’s success tothe chemistry between the two leadsand wrote: “Bell and Brody are veterans of the will-they/won’t-they dynamic and the rom-com genre.” This refers to Bell and Brody’s prominent roles, including their respective breakout turns as Veronica Mars and Seth Cohen inThe O.C.
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The new series was explicitly pitched as a must-watch for those who grew up watching the lead actors as icons in the teen drama space. In his review forTVLine, Dave Nemetz broadens out the appeal to anyone who enjoys the genre: “It’s a joy to watch Bell and Brody bounce off each other like this, each at the top of their game. And it’s a shot in the arm for romantic comedies in general.” Praise is also given to theNobody Wants Thissupporting cast, which includes Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, and Sherry Cola, among others.
Bell and Brody have been scene partners before, most notably in the Showtime seriesHouse of Liesand the 2013 filmSome Girl(s).
Severalreviews warn that the show has pacing issues and that the premise is too thin for ten episodes. Writing forVariety, Alison Herman alludes to some of the more negative traits of the series: “Plenty of people will want to watch Nobody Wants This. I just doubt they’ll have lasting memories of it.” Still, most assessments agree that it’s a pleasant experience that’s strengthened by the main actors.
Our Take On Nobody Wants This
It’s Worth It For The Leads
The show’s charm is clear to see by the time that Noah and Joanne have said their first goodbyes. While there is definitely an endearing quality to seeing Brody playing a clear-cut rom-com lead after he spent years portraying loathsome characters, fans of the genre should enjoyNobody Wants Thisand appreciate its soundtrackeven without pre-established fondness for the pair at the center of the love story.
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.
