"Nobody wants this" - Author Erin Foster on Criticism: "Was surprised" - Nobody Wants This Season 2: Creator Erin Foster Addresses Criticism, Promises Deeper Characters
The second season of 'Nobody Wants This', a romantic comedy series about a rabbi and a non-Jewish sex podcaster, is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23. The show's creator, Erin Foster, has addressed criticisms about the portrayal of Jewish women in the first season and is ready to delve deeper into the characters this time around.
Foster, who is also the show's creator, has not shied away from tackling uncomfortable truths. She finds it easy to laugh at herself and uses this approach to connect with others. The series is loosely based on Foster's own life, including her conversion to Judaism and her podcasting experiences with her sister. However, she has made it clear that she did not avoid addressing antisemitism in the show to maintain a timeless feel and avoid imposing personal beliefs.
In the first season, some critics found the portrayal of Jewish women overly stereotypical, which surprised Foster. Despite this, she did not change the portrayal in the second season but aimed to deepen the characters instead. Foster initially wanted to play the lead role of Joanne herself but is grateful that Kristen Bell was cast instead. Bell and Adam Brody will reprise their roles in the second season, which focuses on love and relationships, with one cartoon character being Jewish.
The second season of 'Nobody Wants This' by Erin Foster, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23. While the first season faced criticisms about its portrayal of Jewish women, Foster has not altered the representation but plans to explore the cartoon characters more deeply. The series remains focused on love and relationships, with one character being Jewish, and is not political in nature.
