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The romance genre has seen a bit of stagnation in recent years. After dominating films and television during the 1990s and 2000s, the genre has become increasingly repetitive and lacks innovation in terms of characters, premises, and overall storytelling. However, Netflix’s rom-comNobody Wants Thisis seemingly here to revive the genre and early reactions prove why.
The 2023 rom-comAnyone But You, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, was previously touted as the savior of the declining genre. However, unlike the commercially successful film, the Netflix series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody is receiving critical acclaim. Here is whyNobody Wants Thisis the hottest rom-com at the moment.
Nobody Wants ThisMakes a Strong Case For Reviving Romance OverAnyone But You
Nobody Wants Thisis a romantic comedy series starringKristen BellandAdam Brody. The duo previously worked together in the comedy-drama seriesHouse of Lies andfilms likeCHiPsandScream 4. However, the Netflix series marks the first time they have starred opposite each other.
Created by Erin Foster, the series follows Joanne, an outspoken and agnostic woman, who meets Noah, an unconventional Jewish rabbi. Despite their opposite personalities and beliefs the two quickly develop feelings for each other and the series explores their relationship.
The series holds a whopping 95% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes, having only recently dropped on the streaming platform Netflix. However, the show’s critical reception is stronger than that ofAnyone But You, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, which onlyscored52% on RT.
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AlthoughAnyone But Youwas touted as the savior of the romance genre and was a financial success, the film lacked originality in terms of screenplay. Moreover, it relied heavily onPR stunts to promote the lead pair’s chemistry. In contrast,Nobody Wants Thismakes a better case for reviving the romance genre with its small marketing push, organic chemistry, and originality.
Netizens Are LovingNobody Wants ThisAfter Its Recent Netflix Premiere
Aside from strong critical reviews,Nobody Wants Thisalso impressed audiences with netizens instantly falling in love with the rom-com. Viewers took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and shared their reactions to the series, highlighting Bell and Brody’s electric chemistry as the cornerstone for its effective storytelling.
Here is what netizens are saying aboutNobody Wants Thison X.
just finished watching#NobodyWantsThis. if you love romcoms 10/10 recommend!! such a fun and refreshing watch. noah and joanne my new comfort couple.pic.twitter.com/JlGJEZJV6q
I can finally say that NOBODY WANTS THIS is perfect. A romcom that is actually romance AND comedy. Adam Brody levelling up to a place of hotness that I didn’t think could be possible. A first kiss scene that had me GIDDY!!!!pic.twitter.com/ibzt0jZ1wo
nobody wants this on netflix is so good, whoever decided to make a romcom/sitcom fusion is a geniuspic.twitter.com/Rdh63gK0cD
didn’t mean to binge every episode and now it’s over#NobodyWantsThispic.twitter.com/vl76zXZBsk
just finished watching every single episode of nobody wants this in one sitting and i will probably do the exact same thing tomorrow night. because i have free willpic.twitter.com/CsAiLKlId4
As the tweets indicate, netizens are absolutely in love with the series, giving it rave reviews. Moreover, they consider it the perfect binge material as the series manages to find the rhythm of push and pull between its main characters which is integral to the romance genre.
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Similarly, the show boasts an extremely ingenious premise even if a majority of its plot follows the conventions of a typical rom-com. However, the lead pair’s chemistry and attention to character writing elevate the series, making it one of the best romance shows of recent times and truly deserving ofcreditfor reviving the genre.
Nobody Wants Thisis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
