Nobody Wants This
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This post contains spoilers for Nobody Wants This season 1.
This popularity no doubt influenced Netflix’s decision to announceNobody Wants Thisseason 2already.
From the beginning, the couple faced a number of challenges.
Joanne and Noah had a nearly on-again-off-again dynamic.
This continued up untiltheNobody Wants Thisending.
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However,the season 1 arc almost looked completely different, particularly regarding this uncertainty.
This original conclusion would have meant a major change to season 1’s arc.
For one, that conclusion would have felt rushed.
A loud, agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi unexpectedly fall in love, forcing them to navigate the complexities of their clashing beliefs, families, and careers. Their relationship faces constant tension as they balance their personal lives with societal pressures, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt challenges.
Joanne and Noah felt like a real couple because their relationship wasn’t straightforward.
Joanne and Noah felt like a real couple because their relationship wasn’t straightforward.
Tying the season together with an engagement or a wedding would have undercut that narrative.
This is particularly true in light of the loose ends that season 1 left behind.
