The Blogs: Is ‘Nobody Wants This’ kosher to watch after Adam Brody’s genocide comments? | Yael Buechler
Yael Buechler reviews Season 3 of 'Nobody Wants This' amid controversy over star Adam Brody's comments calling Israel's Gaza war a genocide. The article explores the dilemma of watching a show starring an actor whose views conflict with one's own, especially when he plays a rabbi. Despite the backlash, the author finds the season improves Jewish representation, with Hebrew blessings and authentic settings, and ultimately decides to watch.
Yael Buechler reviews the third season of the Netflix series 'Nobody Wants This' in the context of actor Adam Brody's recent comments calling Israel's war in Gaza a genocide and expressing support for a free Palestine. The article explores the personal dilemma of whether to continue watching a show starring an actor whose political views conflict with one's own, especially when he plays a rabbi. Buechler notes the backlash Brody faced, including criticism from Rabbi Steve Leder, who consulted on the first season. Despite the controversy, the author finds Season 3 improves Jewish representation, featuring Hebrew blessings, conversion classes, and authentic settings like Los Angeles's Sinai Temple. The author ultimately decides to watch, finding the portrayal of Jewish life funny, meaningful, and imperfect.