The Kristen Bell Adam Brody vehicle will restore viewers’ proclivity for T.V. romance.

I can’t remember the last time I rooted for an on-screen couple’s relationship journey the way I have been for Joanne and Noah in Netflix’s No One Wants This. Is it because I watched the series post-election and needed an entertaining distraction from the bleak, catastrophic plunge our country has taken? Or is it because of the welcomed offbeat storytelling, likable characters, and funny, sharp dialogue? I will confess: it’s all of the reasons I mentioned earlier.

The premise and meet-cute:

Joanne (Kristen Bell, Queenpins, Frozen), a thriving sex podcaster and jaded relationship cynic, attends her publicist’s party after another failed date, waltzing in with an over-the-top mink coat and care-free attitude that catches the attention of everyone, especially the rumored rabbi that’s in attendance, Noah (Adam Brody, American Fiction, “The O.C.”). Noah and Joanne engage in casual, witty conversation. Although Joanne isn’t aware he’s the actual rabbi who’s recently broken up with his girlfriend, there’s an instant attraction.

Joanne and Noah, from opposite worlds, hit it off. Of course, they do. It’s a rom-com universe. But their worlds are so strikingly different and comical. Joanne’s sister, Morgan ( Justine Lupe, “Succession,” “Mr. Mercedes”), is abrasive, divorced, and deceptively vulnerable, which you gravitate towards later in the series, and her co-podcasting host. Their parents are separated because their father came out as gay and is openly dating men, yet their mother remains in love with him.

On the other hand, Noah’s family comes from a traditional Jewish family. His parents have been married for over 40 years. His brother has a Jewish wife whose best friend is Noah’s ex and may be plotting to get them back together. Although Noah enjoys his chosen profession as a rabbi and the Jewish faith, something is lacking, and Joanne seems to be filling the void.

Joanne is conflicted. She’s overwhelmed by Noah’s gentlemanly traits, honesty, and sense of humor. Qualities she’s unaccustomed to in her last failed relationships. Joanne and Noah acknowledge their differences and try to make it work despite their families’ opposition to their union. You have the quirky siblings, admonishing them to be realistic about their unconventional attraction. Noah’s mother calls Joanne a Shiska, a Yiddish term for a gentile woman of non-Jewish faith who may purposely be trying to lead Noah down the wrong path—everyone’s sewing seeds of doubt.

Despite the unlikelihood that Joanne and Noah will remain together, viewers are in for a great romantic ride with this engaging and dynamic story — and not to mention the crisp dialogue. Bell’s and Brody’s sensational chemistry, natural comedic flair, plus fast-paced storytelling will keep you glued to the T.V. with limited breaks (even bathroom ones!). Watch this refreshing 10-episode (less than 30 minutes each) series on Netflix now!

**Season 2 is in the works!