Like its title coyly suggests, Nobody Wants This wasn't guaranteed to be a hit when it debuted on Netflix in the fall of 2024. The series, inspired by the personal life of its creator, Erin Foster, featured two proven TV commodities in its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. However, its tone and subject matter were a calculated risk. Nobody Wants This is more of a dramedy than a straight-up romantic comedy, and the interfaith relationship at its center isn't just a plot point; it's a matter of serious introspection. The show is bawdy but earnest, which could've alienated viewers whose tastes favor one mode or the other.

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