It has taken a long time for Hollywood to get rom-com films. Netflix’s new series titled Nobody Wants This is, ironically, the series everyone wants this right now. The 10-episode show starring Adam Brody (The OC) and Kristen Bell (The Good Place) explores modern relationship dynamics with equal doses of sass, humor, and maturity.

This love story between an agnostic sex podcaster, Joan (Kristen Bell), and a newly-broken-up Jewish rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody) is special in many ways. One might wonder why his Jewish identity matters here. it is. Nobody Wants describes the journey of this unlikely relationship as they climb many mountains including religious differences, modern prejudices and family issues. This series cleverly circles back to the foundation of any relationship: effective communication.

Creator Erin Foster takes a page from the modern-day relationship manual – especially among millennials – and writes a story that connects on many levels. What works for the show is that the writing isn’t trying too hard to be non-judgmental but instead gives you a fascinating organic perspective.

Interestingly, the heroes’ identities are not limited to their jobs; It gives them a layer that helps you connect with them on a more human level. Kristen as Joan is a courageous sex podcaster who wants to empower people to be vulnerable and provide a safe space to feel exposed. For them, their identity extends far beyond discussing sex. But ironically, it isn’t until she meets the religiously inclined Noah, who is more willing to listen than speak, that she finds herself most vulnerable to heartbreak and doubt.

No love story is without its obstacles, but no one wants to limit it to social commentary; Instead, it uses social prejudice and issues as a crutch to enhance the love story with humor.

The writing helps both Adam and Kristen showcase their undeniable easy chemistry on screen. It also helps that both of their characters are fleshed out enough for the audience to become fully invested in and interested in them. The 30-minute viewing time of each episode doesn’t feel like a burden; It’s crisp, well-edited and well-structured.

However, the ending feels rushed and almost feels like a token happy ending for rom-com lovers when there was so much left to be discussed. This decision felt strange compared to the show’s other nine episodes, which focus heavily on communication, reflection, and vulnerability in love.

Nobody Wants It is audacious in many ways, while it ends with a clichéd climax, perhaps a page left for Season 2 to turn.

Nobody Wants This is streaming on Netflix.