Nobody Wants This (Season 2)

⭐ 7/10

The first season of this show was background noise for me, and even though I tried to watch this with Jess I would often be on my phone. There are some funny parts, and the actors are charismatic, but this is like the Netflix equivalent of a CW teen show. Really corny stuff, cookie cutter setups, conflict that could be resolved by just talking. Pretty insane the amount of money Netflix throws at this though, filming all over LA, using music from all the biggest recent artists in the openings, renting the Academy museum for a ridiculous engagement party finale. I can't believe it.

Again the CW feel of this can't be understated. Every time there is a good emotional scene of two people finally hashing it out they have to play soft slow music with lyrics in the background. It's so distracting, and it made me so upset, felt like they don't trust their viewers to be able to pay attention for an entire episode so they gotta underscore these important scenes that might be considered boring because its just two people talking.

I will also say, it may sound misogynistic, but the women in this show are really stupid and annoying and the men, while stupid at times, are charming and sweet. Joanne, our leading lady, has the emotional intelligence of a 12 year old, and that's a lot when you compare her to her sister. Both are self-centered and short-sighted, and they both give advice to the public on their hit podcast! Yet her boyfriend is this super sweet rabbi who is kind and funny and puts in so much effort. Same with Jonah, who is pulling out all the stops for his wife who seemingly hates him for no reason. I don't get it. Also how old are these people?? Whatever, I've already written too much, this is a glossy easy watch that is easy on the eyes and good for a couple chuckles, just don't think too much about it. Trim that beard Adam Brody!