Nobody Wants This stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, a sex-positive podcaster, and Adam Brody as Noah, a Rabbi. They meet at a mutual friend’s party, and the sparks fly immediately, much to the chagrin of Noah’s family. Like any good rom-com, there’s a series of incidents in every episode, but the real reason to keep watching is the chemistry between the leads.
Bell and Brody sizzle together, from their playful banter to their first kiss. Comedic timing and quick wit are expected from Bell, who showed how good she can be on The Good Place, but Brody, who you might remember from his first major role on The O.C., is a revelation as the lowkey people-pleasing Rabbi trying to keep his life together. Even when the standard rom-com trope of trying to hide a partner from friends and family while on vacation is invoked, Brody keeps it fresh and, best of all, funny.
