Nobody Wants This

2024 - 9 - 26

Absolutely Everyone Wants This: Why Kristen Bell's New Series is Unmissable!

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Discover why Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' is the rom-com you've been waiting for—featuring electric chemistry, cross-cultural charm, and nostalgic vibes!

If you're looking for a fresh breath of romantic comedy, Netflix's latest offering, 'Nobody Wants This,' starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, might just hit the spot! The series follows the unlikely romance between a rabbi and an agnostic, capturing sparks of chemistry that resonate long after the credits roll. With the combined star power of Bell and Brody, who are both known for their charming on-screen personas, viewers are in for a delightful treat filled with laughter, disconnect, and heartfelt connection.

One of the standout features of 'Nobody Wants This' is its slightly absurd premise—a testament to how love can flourish in unexpected places and among contrasting beliefs. While some critique it for its distance from actual interfaith relationships, the series embraces a light-hearted approach to serious subjects, gently poking fun at societal norms while advocating for the triumph of love. This balance between humor and earnestness allows the show to remain relatable and enjoyable for audiences craving romance without the heavy baggage.

Critics hail Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's performances as electric, breathing life into their characters with a mix of nostalgia and relatability. Their dynamic not only makes the interfaith romance engaging but also keeps viewers rooting for the duo, as it illustrates the challenges and funny mishaps relatable to anyone who's ever fallen in love with someone radically different. Moreover, the series is already creating a buzz for being the first great podcast-inspired rom-com on television, tapping into a modern format that resonates with today’s viewers.

But wait, there’s more! For those who couldn't get enough of 'Nobody Wants This,' here are five romance novels that echo the show's spirit. Featuring cross-cultural connections and charming banter, they definitely cater to the bookworms hungry for similar delightful narratives. Equally, 'Nobody Wants This' serves up not just laughs and romance but takes viewers on a journey through cultural nuances, making it not just a show, but an exploration of relationships in our multicultural world.

Fun Fact: Kristen Bell, who plays the leading female role, is also known for her iconic role in 'Veronica Mars,' which has been a cult favorite for those who appreciate intelligent storytelling mixed with a dash of humor. Did you know that Adam Brody, famous for his role in 'The OC,' has also ventured into the world of music? He even formed a band called "Big Japan" which is a great add-on to his layered personality!

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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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'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 | 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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Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's Chemistry Saves the Faintly Absurd ... (TIME)

Netflix's interfaith rom-com is breezily watchable, despite feeling oddly distant from real, contemporary Jewish-gentile relationships.

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5 Romance Books With Charming Banter Like Netflix's 'Nobody ... (The New York Times)

Loved 'Nobody Wants This'? You'll Want to Read These Books. These romance novels feature cross-cultural connections, charming banter and plenty of heart.

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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 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.

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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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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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'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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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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'Nobody Wants This' Kristen Bell and Adam Brody Talk Joanne ... (TVLine)

'Nobody Wants This' star Kristen Bell explains why Joanne and Noah's first kiss is actually her 'best on-screen kiss' (sorry, Veronica and Logan fans)

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'Nobody Wants This': Adam Brody Is a Hot Rabbi, But Not Religious (Variety)

Erin Foster's new rom-com Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" pairs Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as a meet-cute couple with one hurdle: He's a rabbi.

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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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'Megalopolis' Arrives, Adam Brody and Kristen Bell Debut 'Nobody ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Stars Dustin Hoffman, Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel and Giancarlo Esposito joined Francis Ford Coppola (center) at the Megalopolis premiere in NYC on Monday.

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