Jewish Romance: Nobody Wants This

Jewish Romance: Nobody Wants This

Did you love, hate, or love to hate this Jewish rom-com? An agnostic sex-and-relationships podcaster and a charismatic rabbi meet cute at an L.A. dinner party and embark on an ill-advised relationship; will it survive their disparate lifestyles and meddling friends and families? Themes of cultural divides, faith, identity, feminism, love, privacy, and millennial malaise drive the plot; stereotypes and tropes abound. While physical intimacy is largely left off-screen, risque humor and crude jokes abound, earning this a TV-MA rating. Viewers who have finished the 10-episode series will get the most out of the discussion; otherwise, be prepared for spoilers. Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
Stream online in advance on Netflix. 

Reviews:
‘Nobody Wants This’ Pits Jewish Women Against ‘Shiksas.’ Nobody Wins. by Jessica Grose

‘Nobody Wants This’ Review: Resuscitating the Rom-Com. by Mike Hale

Beth Gallaway Schreiber is a Jew by choice who's a sucker for a great love story. She's a librarian, teacher, trainer, and consultant, and a member of Core Team for the 2025 National Havurah Committee Summer Institute. She publishes book reviews (mostly romance) here.