Inside Netflix’s Nobody Wants This season 2: Can lightning strike twice?
Season 2 of Netflix’s Nobody Wants This returns with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, but critics say the charm and chemistry have faded under new showrunners. Keywords: Nobody Wants This Season 2, Netflix rom-com, Adam Brody Kristen Bell, Jenni Konner, Bruce Eric Kaplan, Jewish representation TV
The first season of Nobody Wants This was praised for its unique premise: a rabbi (Adam Brody) falls for a non-Jewish podcaster (Kristen Bell). It tackled interfaith relationships with humor and sincerity, earning Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. The chemistry between Brody and Bell was a standout, helping the show rise above rom-com clichés.
With new showrunners Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, Season 2 tries to fix character flaws from Season 1 but ends up diluting the central romance. Supporting characters like Esther and Morgan get more screen time, but Brody and Bell’s dynamic feels repetitive and less compelling.
The show continues to explore Jewish identity, sometimes through Noah’s sermons and a full Purim episode. However, critics note that the portrayal of Jewish female characters remains uneven, and the show’s perspective on Judaism feels vague and inconsistent.
While Season 2 isn’t a total misfire, it lacks the emotional clarity and charm that made Season 1 a hit. The finale echoes the same romantic decision as before, but with less impact.
“Not a shanda, but not quite a mitzvah either,” writes The Hollywood Reporter
