I’m shocked that Netflix’s nobody wants us to love this character

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Although most of these Nobody wants that The characters are nuanced and easy to empathize with, I can’t help but hate the one character the show wants us to love. Since my first watch through, Nobody wants that has quickly become one of my favorite rom-coms in recent years. The story follows an agnostic podcaster and a charismatic rabbi who fall for each other despite all their cultural and familial differences – a fun take on the star-crossed lovers trope with lots of entertaining characters that are beautifully messy.

While Noah and Joan are the main characters in Nobody wants thatThe others are just as important in shaping the plot. The families of the couple function as antagonists that pull them apart, but I found that almost all of them have some qualities that are worth celebrating. There’s only one character that I came out of the show hating, and it hasn’t changed, no matter how many times I watch Nobody wants that.

Sasha is a terrible husband and father in no one wants it

Sasha leaves all the household and parents to Esther

Although Sasha is one of the few Nobody wants that Characters who support the relationship of Noah and Joan, I can’t stand him. From the beginning of episode 2, his behavior and words were deeply relatable to me. It is unexpected to me that he leaves his wife to go to a bar with his brother and two women, and proceeds to lie to her about it. But in the end I couldn’t stand him. Throughout the whole time, he does not seem like an active parent or partner.

He does not participate in planning Miriam’s Bat Mitzvah or taking care of the house. Instead of saying what he means in situations, He constantly listens to his wife, but then acts like she dominates every time she takes control. Sasha also trash-talks his wife, Esther, behind her back. It’s hard for me to say whether this is the modern equivalent of the old-fashioned “ball and chain” jokes or whether he really doesn’t love his wife. I don’t really care, though. He talks about her in a nasty way, which is not acceptable.

In addition, Esther praising him for helping Mary with a problem is unbelievably kind because I think he has the bare minimum. As a parent, he is responsible for emotionally supporting his daughter. There is no reason why his immediate reaction to Miriam needing someone’s help should be, “Oh no, that someone is me.“He should also not expect his helping Mary to be a turn on for Esther. The whole situation makes it seem like he has no involvement in parenting his own child.

Sasha is wrong for hiding his friendship with Morgan

Sasha lying about the friendship makes him seem sketchy

In addition to being a subpar husband and father, Sasha’s friendship with Morgan is not okay. I do not believe that men and women are friends; That’s an outdated idea. It is also healthy for people to have friendships outside their marriage. Instead, the problem is Sasha’s lack of honesty. He doesn’t tell Esther about their friendship and even hides in a bathroom to call Morgan.Which is unquestionably sketchy behavior.

He also compliments her, calling her “Cool as hell“And tells her she’s the hotter sister. Context is really important in this situation. I don’t think these statements are entirely inappropriate between friends, but when Sasha hides the friendship and lies, the connotation changes. Then, when Esther looks on His phone in the last season, his messages are flirty I completely agree with the statement of actress Jackie Tohn TV line. She said:You can have a friend, and if someone needs a ride, give them a ride. But, like, why are you cute with someone else?“

On top of his lies, Sasha also breaks Esther’s trust by saying he will keep the secret about Rebecca and then tell Morgan. This is a morally gray area because the secret drove a wedge between Morgan and Joan. It is understandable that he wants to help. If he felt that way, Sasha should have told Esther when she asked him to keep the secret. Finally, the questionable friendship between Morgan and Sasha is one thing Nobody wants that Season 2 will need to address that.

Why Esther is a better character than Sasha in No One Wants This

Nobody wants to demonize Esther to an unfortunate degree

Esther is my favorite character on Nobody Wants This, and I may be biased, but I don’t understand why the show demonizes her. She is a better parent, friend and partner than Sasha. Miriam knows she can turn to her mom in a moment of need. In their marriage, Esther supports Sasha, encourages him to ask for the job title he wants, and celebrates his positive moments with Mary. On the other hand, Sasha’s efforts seem limited to initiating sex, suggesting they go out for spicy food, and carrying a box.

I understand why Esther’s animosity towards Joan bothers some people, but Noah moves on from her best friend in a matter of weeks, despite being together for three years. This is his right as an autonomous person, but it is understandable why Esther would react negatively to the situation. She is extremely loyal to her best friend and sees Noah’s actions as disrespectful. Moreover, her first statement to Joan after the first basketball game towards the end of Nobody wants that Reaffirms that she is upset not because of who Joan is but because her brother-in-law brought Joan around too soon.

Unfortunately, Esther misdirects her feelings by taking it out on Joan. I don’t mind Esther calling Joan and Morgan”What * re number 1 and what * re number 2.“It is mean, and the word”who * ri“is rooted in misogyny. Still, if Joan and Morgan are allowed to have flaws and remain loving in Nobody wants thatEsther should be given the same grace. In addition, although Esther’s misdirected anger is harmful, it does not compare to Sasha repeatedly lying and flirting with another woman. At least she is honest and direct about her feelings.

Source: TV line