Nobody Wants This: A Netflix Rom-Com That's All About Faith and Love

If you haven't checked out "Nobody Wants This" on Netflix, it's definitely a rom-com worth binge-watching!

An Unlikely Couple:

It features an incredibly engaging relationship between two people with pretty different walks of life! In this hilarious story, we have Adam Brody, as Noah a Rabbi! And Kristen Bell as Joanne a sex podcaster.

This pairing leads to a world full of conflict but also some really heartwarming moments. The families of these two individuals don't really see eye-to-eye! A lot of the fun and excitement come from seeing them trying to connect and make this relationship work!

What It Means to Be a Rabbi

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Noah's role as a rabbi, in the story is super significant. It makes for a good portion of "Nobody Wants This" comedy! Rabbis are spiritual leaders in Judaism and are the religious guides who spread the beliefs and values of this amazing faith!

One of the main duties that Noah has is guiding the congregation, and that can be seen in some of the scenes! It's full of awesome scenes and interactions where the members of his community come for religious services and they listen to him preach. It adds some spice! We see how Noah talks to members in his congregation when he advises a married couple on the ups and downs of their relationship.
That's only one aspect of what a Rabbi does. In this story and in the real world, they're known for helping those who need them. They even have a presence at birthdays, funerals, or if anyone has an important event in their lives, the rabbi might just be there!

Becoming a Rabbi

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You might be wondering if this job is a hard one to take on! And you'd be right.

Those looking to become rabbis need to go through special courses at rabbinical schools. They need a rigorous, lengthy program, and upon completing it they get the chance to be ordained! The best thing for rabbis is that the faith has this cool aspect, where "marriage" is really an important step, that allows a Rabbi to become a good example to the world and even an awesome family person! For rabbis, their families and their religious beliefs come together to create some amazing values that have made this an integral part of the faith!

Important Laws

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To be "Jewish" there are a lot of things to understand! The story doesn't shy away from what it takes to make this a key aspect! That's the commitment that everyone shares when following this faith!

It means following certain rules.

"Kosher" laws are super important! Those in this religious faith tend to follow the most strict of dietary laws! But it can get really interesting because some rabbis aren't so strict. For those who aren't familiar, a kosher diet only allows food that has the seal of approval. A rabbi may only want to have food from specific restaurants to be sure that what is on their plates follows these laws.
You can find a good deal of laws within the "Torah". And all rabbis will follow them! Even if these may have an impact on how they act!

The Challenges Noah Faces:

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With these complex and vital roles a Rabbi has. This has been the cause for so many issues! A key reason for conflict comes in how this specific relationship unfolds.

For Noah, it's really difficult for him and Joanne because he is tasked to be an exemplary person and make sure that he lives up to these beliefs! That means being in his world while maintaining his family values. As well as finding an appropriate spouse for the family! His brother's wife Esther is pretty much set against the idea, though the Rabbi does go out to a non-kosher restaurant and eats some bacon on his salad!

Fans are getting a glimpse at just how real, relatable and interesting the faith truly is. Even though there's a good deal of pressure.

This really takes audiences through a unique look at just what it takes to not only be a Rabbi! but also a modern man!

If you like "Nobody Wants This", be sure to add it to your list, the story looks like it will take on even more and the best part? Fans have been wanting "season 2" to happen, even more so since they saw Adam Brody and Kristen Bell share this incredible relationship.

It may even have audiences wondering about what it really means to be a person of faith, the importance of religion, how people should connect, and it might leave a few wanting more stories of this fantastically talented cast.