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title: "Nobody Wants This"
year: 2024
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canonical: "https://film.one/tv/nobody-wants-this"
fi1m_id: "nobody-wants-this"
imdb_id: "tt26933824"
tmdb_id: 250923
wikidata_id: "Q117184121"
fi1m_score: 78
critics_score: 74
critics_reviews: 6
published: "2026-09-11"
updated: "2026-09-17T17:25:46.756308+00:00"
region: "SA"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Nobody Wants This (2024)

Created by Erin Foster · Comedy, Drama

## Identity

Nobody Wants This

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/tv/nobody-wants-this
- **Type:** Series
- **Fi1m ID:** nobody-wants-this
- **IMDb ID:** tt26933824
- **TMDB ID:** 250923
- **Wikidata ID:** Q117184121
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26933824/, https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/250923, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117184121

**Fi1m score: 78** · Critics 74 from 6 reviews

*In a sentence:* A rabbi and a podcaster flirt so well that the difficult questions politely excuse themselves

> Kristen Bell and Adam Brody make *Nobody Wants This* an easy romantic comedy to enjoy. Their attraction feels convincing, and the supporting cast is funny, but the writing makes too little of the religious differences it puts between them.

## Synopsis

Joanne (Kristen Bell), an agnostic podcaster, becomes involved with Noah Roklov (Adam Brody), a rabbi whose faith complicates their attraction. Their relationship brings questions about belief, compromise and family expectations into the business of getting to know someone. Joanne’s podcast gives the series another way to examine dating and the stories people tell about their private lives. Around the couple are Morgan (Justine Lupe), Sasha Roklov (Timothy Simons) and Esther Roklov (Jackie Tohn). The comedy follows the couple’s attempts to understand one another while navigating cultural differences and the people with opinions about their relationship.

## Review

*Nobody Wants This* is a good romantic comedy with a clear limitation: it is much more interested in getting its couple together than examining what might keep them apart. Kristen Bell plays Joanne, an agnostic podcaster, opposite Adam Brody’s Noah Roklov, a rabbi. The first series gives them ten episodes in which attraction, family and belief can jostle for attention. The attraction wins easily, which is mostly a pleasure, though the religious questions deserve more of a hearing.

Bell and Brody make the basic requirement of the genre look simple: we want these people to spend more time together. Bell puts an edge on the dialogue without making Joanne exhausting, and Brody makes Noah’s attention feel warm and unforced. We smiled simply watching them talk. The pleasure comes from how readily they respond to each other; neither performance needs to announce that this is supposed to be a significant romance.

The supporting cast helps keep the couple from being the only enjoyable company. Justine Lupe’s Morgan and Timothy Simons’s Sasha Roklov are funny enough to make the surrounding conversations worth staying for, even when the central courtship is not the subject. The family comedy also gives the relationship some social consequences. At its best, the writing lets other people’s opinions be amusing without pretending that a couple can simply stop caring what everyone thinks.

The visual finish is glossy, with cinematography by Wes Cardino and Adrian Peng Correia and production design by Claire Bennett. That polish suits the ease of the courtship, although it contributes to the sense that nothing here will become too uncomfortable. The editing team, including Varun Viswanath and Jen Rosenthal, keeps the dialogue moving without making the attraction feel hurried. Duncan Blickenstaff’s music supports the gentle romantic mood, but it does not add much that Bell and Brody have not already supplied.

The trouble is that faith keeps promising to become more difficult than the series allows it to be. Erin Foster is among the writers, and the scripts are alert to how dating becomes material for discussion, particularly through the podcast. They are less searching about what religious commitment asks of a person, or what compromise might cost. We do not need a lecture, but making Noah a rabbi ought to produce more than an interesting variation on familiar romantic obstacles.

A few of the cruder jokes are less funny than the ordinary awkwardness around them. The podcast can be useful, but it is not always convincing as work that exists outside the needs of the comedy. These weaknesses matter because the programme is otherwise good at making conversation feel personal. When it leans on a ready-made joke or tidies away a disagreement, the writing becomes more noticeable than the people delivering it.

Romantic comedy is allowed to make us happy, and this one does so often enough to earn its familiar turns. Against the genre’s basic test of making us care about a courtship, Bell and Brody give it a firm advantage. The reservation is how little resistance that courtship sometimes meets. Save it for an evening when a convincing flirtation will do.

*Fi1m score 78, published 11 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Nobody Wants This a warm, entertaining romantic comedy, with praise centred on Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s convincing chemistry. Even the more reserved reviews find their pairing appealing, while the enthusiastic ones credit it with making familiar romantic situations funny and moving. Supporting performances also draw praise, alongside dialogue and family dynamics that give the central relationship more to work with than mutual attraction.

The differences concern how much substance sits beneath that easy charm, with responses ranging from enthusiastic approval to qualified enjoyment rather than outright dislike. Variety finds the interfaith culture clash shallow and unconvincing, while The Hollywood Reporter sees useful Jewish cultural specificity but an uneven reliance on sitcom conventions. Den of Geek, by contrast, praises the handling of faith and relationships as organic. The recurring reservation is that the series keeps its conflicts manageable rather than exploring its religious differences in depth.

## Straight answers

**Is Nobody Wants This worth watching?**

*Nobody Wants This* is worth watching for anyone who wants a romantic comedy carried by two leads who plainly enjoy each other's company, and we scored it 78. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody make the courtship easy to root for, and the supporting cast is funny. The reservation is that the writing makes too little of the religious differences between them.

**Where can I watch Nobody Wants This in Saudi Arabia?**

*Nobody Wants This* is not on any streaming or rental service in Saudi Arabia at the moment. It is available in 56 other countries; change your country at the top of the page to see where. Availability is checked daily.

**How violent or frightening is Nobody Wants This, and is it suitable for children?**

*Nobody Wants This* is not violent or frightening; it carries a UK 15 certificate for adult humour and frank talk about sex and dating rather than for anything alarming. It is a romantic comedy about a podcaster and a rabbi, so the content is conversation, not menace. It suits adults and older teenagers, not children.

**How does Nobody Wants This compare to When Harry Met Sally...?**

*Nobody Wants This* is a gentler, glossier romantic comedy than [*When Harry Met Sally...*](https://film.one/film/when-harry-met-sally), and the earlier film is the sharper of the two. Both live on talk between two people who are good company, but Nora Ephron's script argues harder, while the series tidies its disagreements away. Choose the film for wit with an edge, the series for an easy evening of convincing flirtation.

**What should I watch after Nobody Wants This?**

After *Nobody Wants This*, try [*When Harry Met Sally...*](https://film.one/film/when-harry-met-sally) (1989, Fi1m 84): For talkative lovers whose timing is considerably worse than their conversation. Then [*The Lunchbox*](https://film.one/film/the-lunchbox) (2013, Fi1m 75): A quieter romance, attentive to the intimacy of being listened to; and [*My Night at Maud's*](https://film.one/film/my-night-at-mauds) (1969, Fi1m 81): For a courtship where questions of belief cannot be brushed aside.

### Reviews we read (12)

- **The AV Club**, Saloni Gajjar (B+): The critic calls it a sweet, sexy, and breezy rom-com buoyed by the electric chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, with strong supporting turns and authentic-feeling family dynamics. It notes the predictable but charming take on faith, compromise, and love. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/nobody-wants-this-tv-review)
- **Vulture**, Kathryn VanArendonk (80/100, inferred): The review finds the series a compulsively watchable, smooth Netflix rom-com that delivers easy pleasure through Bell and Brody’s bursting chemistry and clever use of the podcast format, even if it keeps conflicts minimal and skips deeper engagement with its religious themes. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/nobody-wants-this-review-netflix-kristen-bell-adam-brody-romcom-series.html)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Daniel Fienberg (65/100, inferred): The show is a conventional but likable rom-com buoyed by crackling chemistry between the leads. It is frustratingly uneven overall, with the Jewish cultural specificity providing some edge amid sitcom conventions. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/nobody-wants-this-review-kristen-bell-adam-brody-netflix-1236012125/)
- **Variety**, Alison Herman (60/100, inferred): Bell and Brody deliver warm, infectious chemistry in a feather-light, shallow romance that provides pleasant-enough viewing. The series' attempts at interfaith culture clash feel nominal and unconvincing. [Read](https://variety.com/2024/tv/tv-reviews/nobody-wants-this-review-adam-brody-kristen-bell-netflix-1236156121/)
- **Empire**, Sophie Butcher: Bell and Brody's authentic chemistry and the show's memorable romantic moments make it thoroughly entertaining. The script is funny and moving, with strong supporting performances elevating the central romance. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/nobody-wants-this/)
- **IndieWire**, Proma Khosla: The review praises the divine chemistry between Adam Brody and Kristen Bell as the central draw in this rom-com series about a rabbi and an agnostic podcaster. It highlights how their connection propels the story despite cultural and religious differences. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/nobody-wants-this-review-netflix-1235051062/)
- **The Guardian**: The critic calls the series the funniest, sweetest, most scabrous and romantic thing seen in years, praising its convincing will-they-won’t-they between a rabbi and a sex podcaster. They single out the electric on-screen chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, along with the strong supporting cast and real emotional stakes. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/sep/26/nobody-wants-this-review-kristen-bell-and-adam-brodys-joyous-romcom-is-as-funny-as-when-harry-met-sally)
- **The Independent**: The critic finds it an enjoyable mix of romcom escapism and acerbic realism with clever characterisation and off-beat scenarios. They single out the sharply observed, relatable comic moments and the delightful supporting cast, particularly Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/netflix-nobody-wants-this-review-kristen-bell-adam-brody-b2620753.html)
- **The i Paper**, Francesca Steele: The critic praises the electric chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as the show's biggest strength in this warm, funny romcom. Minor complaints about juvenile humor and podcast believability do not detract from the overall blisteringly romantic verdict. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/nobody-wants-this-review-adam-brody-and-kristen-bells-chemistry-is-electric-3291243)
- **The Times**, Tim Glanfield: The critic describes the Netflix romcom as funny, edgy, sweet, glossy and broadly appealing while retaining an intimate feel, hailing it as a rewarding romantic comedy. They single out the snappy dialogue and instant spark between the leads from very different worlds. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/nobody-wants-this-review-heard-the-one-about-the-sex-podcaster-and-the-rabbi-vng3rflmz)
- **Collider**, Isabella Soares (9/10): The critic finds the series a refreshing, warm hug of a rom-com. They single out the irresistible onscreen chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as a highlight, along with the strong ensemble cast. [Read](https://collider.com/nobody-wants-this-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, Erin Qualey (70/100, inferred): The critic describes the series as a fun romp that spins classic rom-com tropes with a religious twist and strong chemistry between the leads. It singles out Adam Brody's portrayal of the rabbi and the organic handling of faith and relationships for praise. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/netflix-nobody-wants-this-surprising-fleabag-companion/)

## Details

- **Created by:** Erin Foster
- **Creator:** Erin Foster
- **Director:** Hannah Fidell, Lawrence Trilling, Richard Shepard, Oz Rodriguez, Jamie Babbit, Heather Jack, Jesse Peretz, Karen Maine, Greg Mottola
- **Writer:** Erin Foster, Lindsay Golder, Bruce Eric Kaplan, Jane Becker, Megan Mazer, Sarah Heyward, Ryann Werner, Pat Regan, Niki Schwartz-Wright, Neel Shah, Barbie Adler, Jenni Konner, Craig DiGregorio
- **Story:** Ron Weiner, Ryann Werner, Mahtub Zare Mochanloo, Lawrence Dai, Noelle Valdivia, Jena Friedman
- **Teleplay:** Ryann Werner, Mahtub Zare Mochanloo, Ron Weiner, Lawrence Dai
- **Cinematography:** Adrian Correia, Wes Cardino
- **Editor:** Maura Corey, Keenan Hiett, Jen Rosenthal, David Dean, Varun Viswanath, Taichi Erskine, Michael Scotti Jr., Catherine Cloutier
- **Music:** Duncan Blickenstaff
- **Production design:** Claire Bennett
- **Costume design:** Negar Ali
- **Producer:** Andrew Brooks, Michael C. Bolton
- **Cast:** Kristen Bell as Joanne; Adam Brody as Noah Roklov; Justine Lupe as Morgan; Timothy Simons as Sasha Roklov; Jackie Tohn as Esther Roklov; Stephanie Faracy as Lynn; Tovah Feldshuh as Bina Roklov; Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan Roklov
- **Release (Saudi Arabia):** 26 September 2024
- **Genres:** Comedy, Drama
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn2PsXD8m4A

## Where to watch in Saudi Arabia

Not streaming, renting or buying in Saudi Arabia at the last check.

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## If you liked this

- *When Harry Met Sally...* (1989), Fi1m 84: For talkative lovers whose timing is considerably worse than their conversation. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/when-harry-met-sally.md)
- *The Big Sick* (2017): Family expectations complicate a courtship that earns its warmth through awkward detail.
- *Starstruck* (2021): Another mismatched couple, with sharper embarrassment and a welcome suspicion of glamour.
- *The Lunchbox* (2013), Fi1m 75: A quieter romance, attentive to the intimacy of being listened to. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-lunchbox.md)
- *My Night at Maud's* (1969), Fi1m 81: For a courtship where questions of belief cannot be brushed aside. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/my-night-at-mauds.md)

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