Nobody Wants This, the new Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has been renewed just weeks after its debut. — but there’s one big change. 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. The premise has proved to be a success, garnering acclaim, buzz, and also some controversy, ahead ofNobody Wants Thisseason 2.
Deadlineconfirms thatNobody Wants Thisseason 2 will happen at Netflix. However, there will be a change behind the scenes.GirlsalumsJenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan are taking over as showrunners, replacing Foster.They’ll also executive produce alongside Nora Silver, President at Jenni Konner Productions, and returning executive producers Bell and Steve Levitan. The deal, which was announced by Netflix’s COO Bela Bajaria, was made before the romantic comedy debuted.
Foster, who previously confirmed plans for future seasons, reacted to the renewal in a statement. She allues to drawing from her personal experience for Joanne and Noah’s story, expressing her excitement for working alongside Kaplan and Konner and mentioning being a fan of their work. The full statement is included below:
CreatingNobody Wants Thiswill forever be a career highlight for me. The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers’ reactions to this series now that it’s out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I’ve been such a fan of sinceGirls… Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!
What Does The Renewal Of Nobody Wants This Mean For The Show
The Cliffhanger Will Be Resolved
TheNobody Wants Thisseason 1 endingseesNoah deciding to continue his relationship with Joanne, despite the blowback that might mean for his job as a rabbi and the disapproval of his family. With this renewal, the show will pay off that cliffhanger. But it will also answer other brewing storylines, such as what is really going on between Morgan and Sasha. They are the two most central supporting characters, Joanne’s sister and Noah’s brother, played respectively bySuccession’s Justine Lupe andVeep’s Timothy Simons.
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Nominated for five Emmys, Kaplan worked on shows likeSix Feet UnderandSeinfeldin addition toGirls. Konner, a two-time Emmy nominee, penned 17 episodes of HBO’sGirls. The writers' room for the first installment was collaborative. Levitan, known for being the co-creator ofModern Family,reportedly had the showrunner role for a time while Foster focused on the writing. Although the shift may seem abrupt, it likely won’t have a major impact on the tone and direction of the upcoming episodes.
Our Take On Nobody Wants This Season 2
Could A Multi-Season Romcom Work?
There are several reasons why the Netflix Originalstruck a chord with audiences. A large part is thanks to casting, with audiences finally seeing Adam Brody as an unapologetic romcom lead role. Another part is that the series makes great use of theNobody Wants Thissupporting cast, which also includes Sherry Cola, Jackie Tohn, andThe Good Place’s D’Arcy Carden. This all combined to giveNobody Wants Thisa near perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, in addition toa combined 26 million views in a short timeframe.
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But even with thanks to the always watchable Kristen Bell, who leaned on her real-life friendship with Brody to nudge him to take the role, the show will have to answer the question whether a romcom that’s mainly focused on a core pairing can be as successful the second time around.Nobody Wants Thisdelighted viewers, who eagerly embraced the largely positive relationship between Noah and Joanne.A second installment may prove to be an improvement, particularly with the show’scontroversial depiction of Jewish women. It may also bump against the inherent limitations of its genre.
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.
