Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' Blends Real-Life Romance with Interfaith Comedy

The new rom-com series draws from Erin Foster's own love story, exploring cultural differences and age-old tropes with a modern twist.

The series is inspired by creator Erin Foster's relationship with her husband, Simon Tikhman, a music executive with a Jewish Russian immigrant background.
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star as a podcaster and a rabbi navigating their cultural differences in a romantic comedy setting.
The show revisits historical themes of interfaith relationships, echoing past media portrayals like 'Abie’s Irish Rose' and 'Bridget Loves Bernie.'
Foster's real-life podcast with her sister serves as a basis for the fictional podcast in the series, incorporating personal anecdotes and humor.
While the series portrays familial and cultural challenges, Foster and Tikhman's real-life relationship faced fewer obstacles.