Kristen Bell & Adam Brody are easy to watch in charming Netflix Rom-Com

Netflix’s latest rom-com show, Nobody wants thatWith Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, pay tribute to the actors’ past roles. The two teen drama icons, best known for their coming-of-age soaps, fall in love Nobody wants thatA series that is Unabashedly romantic but rises above the competition by asking provocative questions. However, at the heart of the series is a traditional story of two people finding each other. There are moments when it could go further, but that’s not what the show is for. It is idealistic, purposeful and does not ask too much of us.

Nobody wants that is a television show that takes on the difficult task of hinging its entire premise on a single romantic relationship. Joan (Bell) is a non-religious podcaster living in Los Angeles who meets Noah (Brody), a rabbi, at a dinner party. Both are looking for serious changes in their love life, but the couple cannot help their attraction despite the clear signals that getting into a relationship will be far from easy.

Kristen Bell & Adam Brody’s chemistry propels the Nobody Wants plot

Their comedy skills and timing make for exciting moments of witty banter

Belle and Brody are veterans of the will-they/won’t-they dynamic and the rom-com genre, and they step back into those roles in their new series. Funny and charming in different but complementary ways, Joanne and Noah are an easy couple to root for. From witty flirtations to physical chemistry, their love story is believable and not quite as unconventional as the story portrays. Their first kiss is A romantic, suspense-filled moment that rivals some of the best sitcom first kisses of all time, even Nick and Jess in New girl.

Belle and Brody starred in Veronica Mars And The OCTwo teenage drama TV shows with influential soundtracks, which is fitting considering how many amazing needle drops are featured in Nobody wants that. From HAIM and Remi Wolf to Olivia Rodrigo, the Netflix series has successfully communicated through its music that the show is in conversation with popular culture. Joan’s career as a sex and relationship podcaster, along with her sister Morgan (embodied by the always hilarious Justin Lupp) is played for laughs. However, it was also taken seriously as a career, and Noah never dismissed her profession as less than his.

Nobody wants that‘ Supporting cast features some great comic performers, like Timothy Simmons, best known for VeepSherry Cola, and Jackie Tohn. Their characters illuminate the lives and relationships of Joan and Noah, anchoring the two hopeful romantics in some much-needed reality. Sasha (Simmons) is Noah’s brother, and he and Morgan serve as strong foils to the central couple, as family dynamics are a huge part of Nobody wants that. The more we learn about Noah and Joan’s parents and their backgrounds, the more the dynamic of the relationship and the inevitable pitfalls make sense.

Nobody wants this to struggle to keep its premise fresh throughout the season

The back and forth between Joan and Noah can get tiring

It is difficult to bring the rom-com genre to television, and The biggest fault of Nobody wants that Is that it could easily have been a 90-minute movie. The series stretches its premise as far as possible, but there are only so many times the story can play out yet another scenario exploring how Noah and Joan’s different worlds will keep them apart. As the episodes progress, the show introduces plot points about other characters and Joan and Noah’s careers, but the series is afraid to go as far as it can.

True conflict, anger and fallout from the characters’ decisions never come, which makes it difficult to feel the stakes of the relationship. While Joan gets a little more focus than Noah, It’s his characterization and development I wanted much more of. Joan constantly asks herself if she is capable of changing and being better. On the contrary, we are asked to accept and accept that Noah is personally ready for this relationship; It is only the external forces that hold him back. He’s still charming and kind, but I want to know as much about him and his fears as I do about Joan.

Similarly, the secondary characters could have used more screen time. The growing relationship between Morgan and Sasha and the humanizing moments between Esther (Tohn) and her daughter Mary (Sheila Berman) are hints of what Nobody wants that Tries to be but falls short of. The larger family dynamic, pressures and expectations affect everyone; They are not unique to Joan and Noah. This is a strength for the series, as it were Navigating an imperfect family is a universal experience, and it makes Joan and Noah more interesting people.

There is potential for Nobody Wants Season 2, but the series will have to work for it

Joanne & Noah can’t be the sole focus of another season

Joan and Noah wonder if their connection can go deeper and if their barriers can be lowered. In their attempts to get closer, the pair are forced to deal with their hidden fears and motivations, And the serious tone the show takes in these moments isn’t always natural. These characters can tend to be thinly veiled mouthpieces for the theological and moral debates that the couple often engage in. Despite this, The series makes some good points and encourages us to be vulnerable.

There’s a way forward for season 2, and if the series can shake off just revolving around Noah and Joan, it could be even better. While it’s a rom-com through and through, by the season finale, Nobody wants that Starts to use its larger narrative and lands some powerful emotional beats as Joan and Noah look at their situation practically. I worried greatly about their fates and futures while watching and look forward to more of it, if only for Belle and Brody.

Nobody wants that is now available to stream on Netflix.