8 shows to watch after finishing Nobody Wants This Season 1

Still from Nobody Wants This (Image via Netflix)
Still from Nobody Wants This (Image via Netflix)

Created by Erin Foster, Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. The show is about two people who are different in personalities and ideologies. While Joanne (Bell) is an agnostic dating podcaster, Noah (Brody) is an unconventional Jewish rabbi. The two are introduced to each other at a party and the sparks fly immediately.

The show brings sweet funny moments as the duo try to navigate through their differences and manage their nagging families. Released on 26 September, 2024, the series is currently in the Top 10 of Netflix, with praise given to the main lead’s chemistry.

Viewers who ardently follow romantic comedies and want to enjoy a wholesome and lovable series can check the list below for some similarly-themed shows like Nobody Wants This.


Colin from Accounts, Love, and other shows to watch like Nobody Wants This

1) Catastrophe - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Catastrophe (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Catastrophe (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Catastrophe is a British sitcom that revolves around two single people. The show is written by Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, who also feature in it with the same first names. While Rob is an American advertising executive, Sharon is an Irish school teacher. When their six-day fling turns into Sharon becoming pregnant, the duo decide to give love a chance.

The show follows their humorous exchanges and tricky situations, which the protagonists vow to overcome together. Like Nobody Wants This, the show offers a light-hearted entertainment and has the same premise of two polar-opposite personalities coming together for love.


2) Colin from Accounts - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Colin from Accounts (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Colin from Accounts (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

An Australian rom-com, Colin from Accounts is written by real-life couple, Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who also feature in the show as Gordon and Ashley. Set in Sydney, the show is about love, chance, and coincidences as a car accident and an injured dog brings together two singles, who are funny and flawed.

Hilarious and touching, the show highlights Gordon and Ashley’s relationship, as they choose to support each other, even through their personal traumas. The show is a modern tale like Nobody Wants This, and has a quirky and heartwarming couple at the center.


3) Love - Netflix

Still from Love (Image via Netflix)
Still from Love (Image via Netflix)

Starring Paul Rust, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Mitchell, and others, Love is a romantic comedy that focuses on two wildly different people, Mickey (Jacobs) and Gus (Rust). They try to build a loving relationship, even though they have their own emotional baggage. The show explores modern dating and male/female perspectives through the two central characters.

While Mickey is an alcoholic and rebellious, Gus is awkward and emotionally needy. Hysterical and realistic, the show is a must-watch after Nobody Wants This, as it has the same rom-com setting and two people with conflicting opinions. The show has been well received for its realistic portrayal and often messy reality of relationships.


4) A Perfect Story - Netflix

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Still from A Perfect Story (Image via Netflix)

Directed by Chloé Wallace and starring Anna Castillo and Álvaro Mel, A Perfect Story is a Spanish romantic comedy miniseries. Based on a novel by Elísabet Benavent, the show unfolds the relationship between a hotel heir Margot and a captivating multi-tasker David.

While Margot always adheres to the rules, she nonetheless decides to flee her wedding, which causes her to panic. Amidst all this, she meets David, who helps rediscover herself. The show is the perfect companion to Nobody Wants This. Both shows provide light entertainment and play on the trope of opposites attract.


5) Crash Landing on You - Netflix

Still from Crash Landing on You (Image via Netflix)
Still from Crash Landing on You (Image via Netflix)

An extremely popular South Korean drama, Crash Landing on You features the real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. The series is about a successful South Korean businesswoman, Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), who gets blown off during a paragliding accident and eventually crash lands in North Korea.

Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin) from North Korean Army finds Se-ri. He tries to get her safely back to her home country. Amidst all this, they also fall for each other. Fans of swoon worthy romance and Nobody Wants This show will enjoy this K-drama. The show is extremely popular internationally and remains a pop culture staple.


6) Love Next Door - Netflix

Still from Love Next Door (Image via Netflix)
Still from Love Next Door (Image via Netflix)

Another South Korean show, Love Next Door is a romantic series starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min. The story is about Bae (So-min), who has a prestigious job abroad but returns to South Korea after a breakdown. While in her hometown, she meets her childhood friend, Choi (Hae-in), an architect loved by all.

The show has themes of young love and cherished old memories. Like Nobody Wants This, this show also brings together two distanced individuals, close to one another.


7) I Hate Christmas - Netflix

Still from I Hate Christmas (Image via Netflix)
Still from I Hate Christmas (Image via Netflix)

Italian show titled I Hate Christmas is based on the Norwegian series titled Home for Christmas. Directed by Davide Mardegan and Clemente De Muro, the show stars Pilar Fogliati, Beatrice Arnera, and others.

The plot focuses on Gianna (Pilar), a nurse who is happy with her singlehood but she fears the questions and taunts from her relatives during Christmas. Therefore, she lies to them that she has a boyfriend. Now, Gianna must desperately find a boyfriend for herself, before the holidays begin.

Light-hearted and romantic, the show is a must-watch after Nobody Wants This. Plus, it is set during Christmas, which is perfect for those who love the festive feels.


8) Modern Love - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Modern Love (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Modern Love (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Based on a weekly column of The New York Times, Modern Love is a rom-com anthology developed by John Carney. The show depicts various forms of love—whether romantic, platonic, or self-love. Each episode focusses on one story, which is primarily based in New York City and some other locations.

The show has two seasons and various actors have featured, including Dev Patel, Anna Hathaway, Kit Harrington, and others. There are other franchise’s as well, including Modern Love Mumbai and Modern Love Tokyo. The show is appreciated for its nuanced take on love and is a great watch after Nobody Wants This.


Viewers who would like to enjoy a cozy session of binge-watching comedic love shows can go through the list and choose a show of their liking.

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