'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 Review: Love, Laughter and the Complicated Business of Being Together
By Romey Norton- October 22, 2026
This Review Contains Spoilers.
When Nobody Wants This premiered on Netflix in 2024, it quickly became one of those romantic comedies that seemed to be everywhere. The first season was watched 57 million times in its first three months and spent six weeks in Netflix’s Global English Top 10, turning Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s unlikely romance into a genuine streaming phenomenon. Season 2 proved that the interest wasn’t a one-season wonder, reaching 18 million views in its first 11 days and topping Netflix’s English-language TV chart for two consecutive weeks. Now, with Season 3 arriving on the streaming platform, I’m delighted that Nobody Wants This is returning to what it does best: funny, messy, affectionate relationship drama, where falling in love is only the beginning of the problem.
Season 2 certainly left Noah and Joanne with plenty to work through. Joanne’s decision about converting to Judaism had become the emotional fault line running through their relationship. Noah didn’t want Joanne to convert simply for him, while Joanne didn’t want to change herself for a man. In the finale, however, she finally recognised that her growing connection to Judaism was about more than Noah. At the same time, Morgan called off her engagement to Dr. Andy after realising that being adored wasn’t enough for a healthy relationship. Sasha and Esther were left trying to work out what their marriage actually meant after years together. In other words, nobody walked away from Season 2 without another emotional suitcase to unpack.
Season 3 picks up with a refreshing change of pace: Noah and Joanne are moving in together. After so much uncertainty, it is nice to see the couple actually get to enjoy being a couple. But this is still Nobody Wants This, so domestic bliss comes with complications. Spoiler: After a chaotic proposal from Noah, the two love birds now have to plan their wedding, and their families and traditions couldn't be more different.
What I particularly enjoy about this series is its understanding of communication and forgiveness. Nobody here gets everything right. People say the wrong thing, make assumptions, get defensive, and occasionally behave like complete idiots. But the show is interested in what happens afterwards. Can you admit you were wrong? Can you listen? Can you forgive somebody without pretending that what happened didn’t matter? And it’s not just about romantic relationships; we see the tensions between siblings, parents and friends. Making the series very relatable.
And then there is Morgan and Sasha. Honestly, at this point, the question almost demands to be asked: are these two finally going to get together? Their chemistry has become one of the show's most entertaining undercurrents, and Season 3 appears ready to keep that possibility simmering. Spoiler: the two do sleep together at a work weekend away in New York and Morgan flees, leaving Sasha feeling abandoned and questioning if he can be in a relationship again. There's a very heartfelt scene where Morgan declares her love for him, and he then rejects her, and honestly it felt so real. Both the actors did a fantastic job of being vulnerable and true to their characters.
I’m particularly pleased that the series continues to give its supporting characters room to breathe, because they are a huge part of what makes Nobody Wants This work.
Of course, none of this would work without the cast. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody continue to have terrific chemistry, combining flirtation, sarcasm, and genuine affection without making their relationship feel overly polished. Their comedic timing is excellent, but the same can be said of the wider ensemble. The jokes often land because the actors understand when to push a moment and when to let an awkward silence do the work.
The final episode is the strongest - where Joanne gets baptised, the families are together having huge arguments, secrets are getting spilled, people are spraining ankles, and Joanne and Noah, well, they make a strong decision which is right for them.
For me, that is the secret of Nobody Wants This. It isn't really about whether love conquers all. It is about whether two people can keep choosing each other while life, family, religion, friendship and their own insecurities get in the way. Season 3, overall, is a joyful ride. I’m ready for more laughs, more arguments, more awkward conversations and, hopefully, some more love between Morgan and Sasha. Because in this world, getting together is the easy part. Staying together is where things get interesting. Please don't cancel this series, Netflix; we need a season four.
'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 is streaming now on Netflix.
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Romey Norton
Senior Writer
Romey is a senior writer for Film Focus Online, covering the latest film reviews, news, features and interviews, with a passion for all things cinema.
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