10The O.C.
The series ran for four seasons from 2003 to 2007.
DespiteThe O.C.being a teen romance comedy, it is definitely worth watching for fans ofNobody Wants This.
Originally released in 2004,Veronica Marsis one of Bell’s earliest shows.
LikeThe O.C., however,Veronica Marsis a teen drama.
One of the most exciting aspects ofVeronica Marsis the fact that the show grew with Bell.
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The Good Placeis arguably Kristen Bell’s best TV role to date.
Bell was even nominated for a Golden Globe thanks to her performance as Eleanor inThe Good Place.
A charming show,The Good Placeis already considered one of thegreatest TV comedies of all time.
When troubled teen Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) is taken in by his public defender (Peter Gallagher), he suddenly finds himself on the right side of the tracks. The O.C. follows as Ryan tries his best to fit into the affluent California community while navigating the relentless drama of teen life, but his new home of Newport Beach is a town filled to the brim with secrets and scandal.
Of course, religion inThe Good Placeis far less serious than it is inNobody Wants This.
Mother and daughter rely on each other throughout their own life changes, romantic entanglements, and friendships.
Gilmore Girlsis another great show for those looking to delve into 2000s nostalgia.
In a similar vein toVeronica Mars,Gilmore Girlsalso had a second life years after the show initially wrapped.
6Burning Love
A Parody Romance Comedy Spoofing The Bachelor
Burning Loveis another Brody romantic comedy.
Shows likeThe BachelorandThe Bacheloretteare still popular today, soBurning Lovestill remains a relevant series.
It is an underrated romantic comedy series for those who like a goofier show.
This season was fairly favorably reviewed by its fans, who gave the series a 7.5 on IMDb.
Bad Monkeyis one of the most different shows genre-wise from anything else on this list.
Veronica Mars is a drama mystery series that stars Kristen Bell as the titular teen detective who learns the ropes from her father, a California police sheriff. Following a “crime-of-the-week” episode format, each episode sees Veronica tackling new cases while carrying on her High School life, with a more significant, overarching plot carrying between episodes. Veronica’s side career begins following the death of her best friend, which sets off a chain of events leading to several smaller cases.
It is anApple TV+ showthat recently premiered.
Spirituality also plays a huge role inBad Monkey, sometimes reaching mystical levels.
But all of that changes when a handsome man moves in.
The only problem is Anna thinks she may have seen a murder take place across the street.
Gossip Girlsees Bell star in a very different kind of role than she does inNobody Wants This.
Bell reprised her role as the narrator for the revived version ofGossip Girl.
With voice alone, she delivers a performance that is key to the show’s central mystery.
Eleanor Shellstrop finds in The Good Place, both the name of the fantasy comedy series from creator Michael Schur and a fictionalized heaven where those who have done good in life will end up. However, Eleanor discovers that the life she was believed to have led was a lie, as it seems The Good Place got the wrong “Eleanor Shellstrop.” When it’s revealed that three others are there under the same false pretenses, they concoct a plan to truly become “Good” to earn their place there - while hiding the truth.
In the fictional town of Star’s Hollow, single mother Lorelai Gilmore raises her high-achieving teenage daughter Rory. Mother and daughter rely on each other throughout their own life changes, romantic entanglements, and friendships.
A former Miami detective turned health inspector, Andrew Yancy, discovers a severed arm while working in the Florida Keys. Determined to solve the mystery and reclaim his former position, he navigates through a web of quirky locals and corruption, all while dealing with a troublesome monkey.
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window stars Kristen Bell as a lonely, heartbroken woman who lives the same events every day. But all of that changes when a handsome man moves in. The only problem is Anna thinks she may have seen a murder take place across the street.
Set in New York, 2021’s Gossip Girl chronicles the lives of a new generation of private school teenagers who navigate social dynamics and scandals. Through the pervasive influence of social media, their secrets are exposed, while the anonymous titular blogger reveals the complexities of their intertwined relationships.
Created by and starring Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girfriend is a comedy series about Rebecca Bunch, a high-powered New York City lawyer who suddenly decides to uproot her life and move to small-town California after a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend Josh, played by Vincent Rodriguez III. As Rebecca begins to build her new life in West Covina and attempts to win Josh back, she must contend with several obstacles to her dreams including Josh’s current girlfriend, the disapproval of her mother, and the ever-evolving idea of what she actually wants her life to look like.
