She never planned on faith… until it crashed into her heart like a divine plot twist. 😏

What if the one thing you swore off becomes the love story you can’t quit? Joanne’s world flips in ways that hit too close to home—awkward family dinners, whispered doubts, and that electric pull you feel in your soul. But does destiny deliver, or just tease?

Dive into the teaser that’s got everyone buzzing. Who’s ready for more? 👇

In a streaming landscape cluttered with reboots and reality TV overload, Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” has emerged as a breath of fresh air—a rom-com that dares to blend laugh-out-loud hijinks with the thorny realities of interfaith romance. The series, which wrapped its second season just last week, is already stirring up speculation about a third installment, thanks to a cryptic official teaser dropped on October 27. Titled “Finding Faith Wasn’t in Her Plan,” the 45-second clip hints at deeper dives into conversion dilemmas, family fractures, and the kind of love that defies easy labels. Fans are losing their minds, but is this the green light they’ve been craving, or just Netflix’s savvy way of keeping the buzz alive?

For the uninitiated, “Nobody Wants This” follows Joanne Walters (Kristen Bell), a sharp-tongued agnostic podcaster specializing in sex and relationships, who collides with Rabbi Noah Weinberg (Adam Brody), a progressive but tradition-bound spiritual leader fresh off a divorce. Their meet-cute at a bar—sparked by a spilled drink and some flirtatious banter—quickly spirals into a whirlwind romance that’s equal parts swoony and seismic. Created by Erin Foster, drawing from her own real-life journey of converting to Judaism for love, the show doesn’t shy away from the messiness: cultural clashes, meddling relatives, and the eternal question of whether love can bridge irreconcilable worlds.

Season 1, which premiered on September 26, 2024, was an instant hit, debuting at No. 1 on Netflix’s charts and outpacing heavyweights like “The Diplomat” and the true-crime docuseries “Monster: Ed Gein.” Critics hailed it as a modern throwback to ’90s rom-coms, with Rotten Tomatoes clocking in at a fresh 95% approval rating. “Contrary to its title, ‘Nobody Wants This’ proves to be a welcome binge thanks to Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s irresistible chemistry and some thoughtful considerations of interfaith romance,” reads the site’s consensus. Metacritic echoed the praise with a 73/100 score, praising its “generally favorable” blend of humor and heart.

Bell, best known for her whip-smart turns in “The Good Place” and voicing the iconic Gossip Girl narrator, brings a lived-in vulnerability to Joanne. She’s the everywoman who rolls her eyes at rom-com tropes even as she stars in one—cynical about commitment but melting under Brody’s earnest gaze. Brody, channeling his “The O.C.” heartthrob days with a rabbinical twist, infuses Noah with a quiet intensity that’s equal parts charming and conflicted. Their on-screen sparks aren’t just fan service; they’re the engine driving the show’s appeal, proving that sometimes, lightning strikes twice for former teen idols.

The supporting cast elevates the ensemble to must-watch status. Justine Lupe shines as Morgan, Joanne’s chaotic best friend and fellow podcaster, delivering dry wit and unfiltered chaos that borders on scene-stealing. “If an actor is so charming that she makes you ignore that her character borders on antisemitic caricature, is it still problematic?” pondered one Hollywood Reporter reviewer, capturing Lupe’s magnetic pull. Timothy Simons (Veep’s Jonah Byrde) brings doofy relatability as Noah’s brother Sasha, while Jackie Tohn’s Esther—Sasha’s no-nonsense ex—provides the kind of acerbic one-liners that stick. Emily Arlook as Noah’s sister Bonnie, Sherry Cola as Joanne’s producer Becca, and veterans like Tovah Feldshuh (as Noah’s formidable mother) and Paul Ben-Victor (as his stern father) round out a family dynamic that’s as dysfunctional as it is endearing. Season 2 guest stars like Leighton Meester (as Noah’s ex Abby), Seth Rogen, and Arian Moayed added fresh layers, turning the show into a veritable reunion of prestige TV alums.

But “Nobody Wants This” isn’t just fluff. At its core, it’s a nuanced exploration of identity in 2020s America, where dating apps promise endless options but real connection demands compromise. Joanne’s journey from casual hookups to contemplating mikveh immersion (the Jewish ritual bath for conversion) forces viewers to confront the show’s tagline: “Finding Faith Wasn’t in Her Plan.” Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger with Joanne ghosting Noah after a disastrous Shabbat dinner exposes the cultural chasm. Enter Season 2, which picks up with the couple tentatively reconciling, only to grapple with bigger stakes—Joanne’s podcast teeters on cancellation amid backlash from her “problematic” takes, while Noah eyes a promotion that could upend his synagogue life.

Reviews for the sophomore outing are solid, if slightly tempered: 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a consensus that it “charms even as it stumbles.” The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan awarded it five stars, calling it a show where “everybody will want this,” praising its emotional stakes and cultural authenticity. Variety, however, noted it “never goes deep,” critiquing unexplored backstories like Morgan’s divorce as missed opportunities. Still, the binge factor remains: 10 half-hour episodes per season make it a perfect weekend escape, soundtracked by earworms from Dua Lipa to Olivia Rodrigo in S1, and original tunes curated by Foster’s husband Simon Tikhman in S2.

Behind the scenes, the road to renewal has been anything but smooth. Development kicked off in March 2023 when Netflix greenlit the project, with Bell attached as lead and executive producer alongside Foster and Steven Levitan (“Modern Family”). Early pilots reportedly flirted with disaster—Foster has joked about near-cancellations—but tweaks sharpened the script into gold. By May 2024, the title stuck after ditching options like “Shiksa” (a Yiddish term for a non-Jewish woman, reclaimed here with cheeky affection) and “Heartburn.” Production wrapped amid the 2023 Hollywood strikes, but the final product premiered to 50 million hours viewed in its first week.

Season 2’s October 23 drop repeated the magic, hitting No. 1 globally and sparking viral memes about “rabbi thirst traps” and “conversion crushes.” Social media exploded with fan theories: Will Joanne fully convert? Can Sasha and Esther rekindle their flame? And what’s next for that bombshell S2 finale, where Noah proposes amid a temple scandal, only for Joanne to hesitate over her podcast’s future? The teaser, a moody montage of rain-slicked L.A. streets, candlelit seders, and tear-streaked arguments, teases exactly that: “Season 3: Nobody Wants This… But What If They Do?”

So, is S3 a lock? Not officially—Netflix plays coy with renewals—but the tea leaves are steeping strong. On October 25, a glitch in the Netflix UI briefly listed “Season 3: Coming Soon,” complete with a placeholder poster of Bell in a kippah. Screenshots flooded Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) before the tag vanished, fueling cries of “accidental leak.” More tellingly, Bell spilled to Parade: “The writer’s room is working right now… You never know if you’re gonna be able to shoot, but that we know.” Showrunner Jenni Konner echoed to ELLE: “We have so many stories we still want to tell.” The WGA directory confirms the room’s open, and with S2’s 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, execs are likely crunching numbers as we speak.

Foster, daughter of music mogul David Foster and stepdaughter to yoga guru Katharine McPhee, has turned her personal rom-com into a cultural touchstone. In interviews, she credits the show’s authenticity to her own interfaith marriage: “I wanted to show the joy and the Judaism without the stereotypes.” That resonates in a post-“Fleabag” era hungry for rom-coms with brains—think “Bridgerton” minus the corsets, or “Emily in Paris” with more Talmudic debates. It’s no wonder GLAAD named it a 2024 standout for LGBTQ+ representation (Becca’s arc shines), and Jewish orgs like the ADL gave it a nod for demystifying rituals without dumbing them down.

Yet, not everyone’s sold. Some critics ding the show for leaning on tropes—like the overbearing Jewish mom (Feldshuh nails it, but is it fair?)—and Variety called out its “borderline irritating” earworm quality: fun, but forgettable. Fans on IMDb counter with fervor: “LOVE this even more than Veronica Mars… Kristen Bell and Adam Brody have IT!!!” One viewer binge-watched twice, declaring it “the best series on Netflix.” The reunion buzz—Bell and Brody’s first project together since “Married to the Kelly Baileys” rumors—only amps the hype.

If renewed, expect a 2026 drop, per the annual fall pattern. Plot-wise, fingers point to Joanne’s conversion arc, now supercharged by the proposal. Sasha and Esther’s will-they-won’t-they could snag its own subplot, and whispers of cameos (imagine Seth Rogen as a quirky officiant) abound. Netflix’s rom-com slate is booming—”Romantics Anonymous” and “The Four Seasons” S2 incoming—but “Nobody Wants This” stands out for its specificity. In an era of algorithm-driven sameness, it’s a reminder that sometimes, the stories nobody wants… are the ones we need most.

As the teaser fades to black with Joanne whispering, “What if this is the plan?” one thing’s clear: Netflix knows how to hook us. Will faith win out? Only time—and Bela Bajaria’s renewal stamp—will tell. Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now, and keep an eye on that UI glitch. The shiksa goddess might just rise again.