‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Review: A Risky Bet on a Sibling Romance

Season 3 of the Netflix romantic comedy Nobody Wants This has brought its central couple, Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody), to a place of commitment, with their engagement and eventual wedding vows. Joanne’s conversion to Judaism and their wedding, culminating in a mikvah ceremony, signifies a earned resolution for their interfaith courtship.

However, the season appears to be setting up a new primary storyline focused on the relationship between Joanne's sister, Morgan (Justine Lupe), and Noah's brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons). Morgan is recovering from an ethically questionable romance with her ex-therapist, while Sasha is separating from his wife, Esther (Jackie Tohn). This situation places the two characters, who have shown mutual interest since the series began, in a position to finally pursue a romantic connection.

Despite initial reservations about the viability of a Morgan-Sasha romance, the chemistry between Lupe and Simons is highlighted as a significant strength. Morgan, depicted as self-absorbed yet fearful of her own underachievement, finds an admirer in the awkward and self-deprecating Sasha. For Sasha, who feels he sacrificed his youth to marriage and fatherhood, Morgan represents a sense of freedom and fun he never experienced. Their rapport is noted as being stronger than potential pairings with individuals who might be more their conventional type.

The series emphasizes their mutual honesty as a driving force for their storyline. Their banter, particularly when Sasha fills in for Joanne on their podcast, is described as compelling. Sasha’s use of the “Let Them theory” for coping with professional setbacks, and Morgan’s improvised “Make Them theory”—a manifestation of her assertive approach—leads to a viral podcast episode. This success encourages Morgan to consider a future as a self-help author, with Sasha offering support, while Morgan, in turn, offers Sasha candid feedback on his perceived fashion choices.

Both characters face setbacks during the season: Morgan loses a meeting with a publisher, and Sasha struggles to connect with a new woman. These disappointments lead Morgan to impulsively invite Sasha to accompany her to New York for an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. The seventh episode largely chronicles this trip, revitalizing familiar romantic comedy tropes through the characters’ established affection.

Key moments from their New York trip include a shopping montage where Sasha buys Morgan a dress in a nod to Pretty Woman, Morgan’s heartfelt speech on the High Line, and intimate moments that solidify their connection. Morgan’s realization, "When I was younger, I always fell for people I wanted to be seen with. And now I think I just wanna be with someone who sees me," is presented as a significant character development.

Despite the growing romance, the season finale strategically pulls Morgan and Sasha apart. Sasha awakens to find Morgan has returned home, leaving him to grapple with the potential impossibility of their relationship. While Joanne supports Morgan’s pursuit of Sasha, Sasha, still reeling from his separation from Esther, decides he cannot handle Morgan's avoidance and subsequently reconnects with Esther.

The season concludes with a stark contrast between Joanne and Noah’s wedding and the ensuing familial discord among their parents and siblings. The review raises concerns about the long-term narrative viability of the Morgan-Sasha romance, suggesting it could lead to repetitive plotlines or a potentially discouraging commentary on interfaith relationships if not handled carefully.

The article questions whether a future storyline involving a love triangle between Sasha, Morgan, and Esther, or a repetition of the culture clash and conversion drama with lower stakes, would be narratively rewarding. The author expresses a need for convincing evidence that this new romantic direction will offer fresh and meaningful developments for the series.