I’ll be the first to admit—I don’t typically spend my evenings watching rom-coms. After bingeing six seasons of “Vikings” and diving into the Menendez brothers’ biopic, rom-coms just aren’t my go-to. However, when my wife, the lovely Leigh, suggested we find something to watch together, “Vikings” didn’t make her cut. That’s when I decided to try “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix—a decision spurred by the buzz created by writing of from St. Louis native Jessica Radloff, senior West Coast editor at Glamour. Now, here I am watching, hooked, and ready for season two. Welcome to my “Nobody Wants This” Netflix review.

A deep dive into “Nobody Wants This” Netflix review

So when Leigh—and my former intern, friend, and St. Louis native Jessica Radloff, now the senior West Coast editor at Glamour—started buzzing about “Nobody Wants This,” I figured I’d give it a shot. Rom-coms aren’t my usual beat, but thanks to Jessica’s insights via her Glamour column and the Netflix buzz, here I am. And now, not only am I watching, but I’m hooked—and bracing for season two.

Key takeaways from “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix

I was already four episodes in when I learned from JTA’s Andrew Lapin that, despite its mixed reception, the show is coming back for a second season. Knowing that before I even finished season one made me realize that apparently enough people watched it—whether they loved it or hated it—for Netflix to greenlight round two.

How “Nobody Wants This” challenges rom-com norms

From the outset, “Nobody Wants This” has been a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. The show, which dives into the comedic yet complex relationship between Noah, a rabbi, and Joanne, an agnostic podcaster, has stirred a lot of discussion—both good and bad. Some love its fresh take on interfaith romance, while others, like Radloff, have pointed out how the show leans heavily into old stereotypes about Jewish women. Radloff, as always, nails it when she wrote it’s “delightful but frustrating.”

Despite its flaws, there’s no denying the chemistry between Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, who play the star-crossed couple. The series taps into those awkward family dynamics, the challenges of navigating religion in relationships, and a lot of humorous moments that make you wince and laugh at the same time.

Season two anticipation in our “Nobody Wants This” Netflix review

Radloff’s critiques echo much of the feedback I’ve seen online. Jewish women, in particular, haven’t exactly been given the best portrayal—some characters feel more like caricatures than real people. Noah’s ex, Rebecca, is portrayed as overbearing and obsessed with getting married, while his sister-in-law, Esther, nags her husband and Joanne at every turn. But the show is not without heart, and even those stereotypes soften as the season progresses.

Now, with a second season on the way, Netflix has tapped “Girls” alums Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan to executive produce. The hope is that this fresh team can bring more depth to the characters, especially the Jewish women, and move away from the easy stereotypes that bogged down season one.

While I may not be the target demographic for rom-coms, “Nobody Wants This” has undeniably pulled me in. The charm of Noah and Joanne’s relationship, with all its messiness, hits close to home for anyone who’s ever navigated cultural or religious differences in a relationship. And while season one had its cringeworthy moments, the potential for a more nuanced and heartfelt second season has me curious—and surprisingly excited to watch it with Leigh.

Whether you’re like me, a rom-com skeptic or someone who devours these shows, “Nobody Wants This” has clearly found an audience. And with the “Jewishish buzz” surrounding its return, it looks like we’re all in for another round—ready or not.