Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Season 3 trailer dropped today, and it promises a messy season for everyone involved. The romantic comedy, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, returns with a new batch of relationship turmoil, and the clip makes it clear that some characters have more to worry about than mistletoe.
The big reveal comes early. Joanne (Bell) and Noah (Brody) are officially living together, according to the trailer. That’s not the only couple finding stability, though. The footage also shows Joanne showing up to synagogue dressed like a rebbetzin — the Yiddish word for a rabbi’s wife — and the outfit was picked out by Noah’s mother, Bina (Tovah Feldshuh). That’s a significant detail for anyone following the show’s history, since Bina’s approval has been notoriously hard to earn.
Joanne Dresses Like a Rebbetzin
Joanne’s decision to dress like a rabbi’s wife is the kind of move that defines the show’s brand of awkward comedy. She’s trying to impress Noah’s family, and she’s doing it by wearing a costume picked out by his mother. It’s a small detail, but it tells you everything about how far Joanne will go to fit in.
Bina’s approval has been a running theme throughout the series. She’s the character who has historically been hard to please, and now Joanne has gone out of her way to gain it. The trailer doesn’t say whether the plan works, but the image of Joanne in the rebbetzin outfit is enough to raise questions about what she’s willing to sacrifice for Noah’s family.
Sasha and Esther Split Up
The trailer also gives viewers their first look at what life is like for Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Esther (Jackie Tohn) now that they’re separated. Sasha, sporting blond hair, is reluctant to put himself back out there. Esther, on the other hand, seems to hit it off with a new character played by Steven Weber (“Chicago Med”).
The contrast between the two is telling. Sasha is pulling back while Esther is moving forward. The trailer doesn’t confirm a romance, but it plants the seed that Esther might find someone new.
Morgan Finds Herself
Joanne’s sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) has a quieter arc in the trailer. After breaking off her engagement to Dr. Andy, she is finally focusing on herself. Could her friendship with Sasha blossom into something more?
That question hangs over the footage, and it’s a natural pairing given their shared history. Both characters have been through relationship drama, and the trailer suggests they might lean on each other now that they’re both single.
New Faces Join the Cast
Season 3 brings in fresh talent alongside the returning ensemble. Returning cast members include Shiloh Bearman (Miriam), Sherry Cola (Ashley), Stephanie Faracy (Lynn), Michael Hitchcock (Henry), and Paul Ben-Victor (Ilan).
New additions include Andrew Rannells (“Girls”) and Keyla Monterroso Mejia (“The Studio”), who recur as Joanne’s conversion classmates Sebastien and Amber, respectively. Sarah Silverman joins the cast as Rabbi Eden, the Intro to Judaism teacher for their class, and she’s all glimpsed in the trailer.
Guest stars round out the season, with Avan Jogia (“56 Days”), Poorna Jagannathan (“Never Have I Ever”), Sadie Sandler (“Happy Gilmore 2”), Stephanie Koenig (“English Teacher”), and series creator Erin Foster joining the mix.
The Threads Weave Through the Footage
The trailer is full of small moments that add up to a chaotic season. Joanne dressing as a rebbetzin, Sasha’s reluctance to date again, Esther’s new connection with Weber’s character, and Morgan’s focus on herself — all of these threads weave through the footage.
The show has always been about people navigating their families and their relationships, and Season 3 looks like more of the same. The trailer sets the stage for a season of awkward dinners, uncomfortable conversations, and unexpected connections.
What We Know So Far
- Joanne and Noah are living together
- Joanne dresses as a rebbetzin to impress Bina
- Sasha is reluctant to date again
- Esther hits it off with Steven Weber’s character
- Morgan is focusing on herself after breaking off her engagement
- New cast members include Rannells, Mejia, Silverman, and more
The trailer raises more questions than it answers, which is the point of a preview. It teases the chaos of the upcoming season without giving away too much. Fans will have to wait until the premiere to see how these storylines play out.
The Premiere Date
“Nobody Wants This” Season 3 premieres on Thursday, October 22.
For fans of the show, the wait is almost over. The trailer has done its job, and now the season just needs to deliver on the promise of awkwardness.
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