Nobody Wants This recap and ending explained: What happened between Noah and Joanne?

Nobody Wants This made it to the trending TV shows on Netflix as fans and viewers explored love, religion, and identity, and how the leading characters Joanne and Noah navigated through the challenges of life. The series follows a non-believer Joanne falling in love with Noah who always dreamed about becoming the leader of the rabbi.

The show began with Noah crossing paths with Joanne in a celebration, and immediately feeling a connection with her. However, the two belong to different religious backgrounds, with Joanne being an agnostic. Noah and Joanne began dating but couldn't escape the pressure from their families and personal struggles with their contrasting thoughts.

While Noah is a respected rabbi, Joanne is famous for her podcast, where she doesn't shy away from discussing relationships and s*x along with her sister and co-host Morgan. At the end of the pilot, Joanne pays a visit to the rabbi at his synagogue, and Bina (his mother) doesn't seem to like her.

How does Nobody Wants This end? Exploring Joanne's decision to convert to Judaism

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As the series progresses, Noah and Joanne's love for each other deepens. Joanne even decides to convert to Judaism and marry Noah, but she's skeptical about her decision as being a rabbi's wife comes with many responsibilities.

Joanne felt pressured about converting to Judaism, as Noah was constantly hoping that she would convert and marry him. She discusses her problems with Morgan, and in episode 10 titled Bat Mitzvah Crashers, the sisters decide to go to Miriam's Bat Mitzvah ceremony without making a final decision about Joanne and Noah's relationship.

Following Joanne and Morgan's arrival at the ceremony, the two quickly grab the spotlight, thanks to their flashy outfits. These incidents maintained the comedic elements of the show, while also focusing on religion and love. As the ceremony begins, Noah's ex-girlfriend Rebecca meets Joanne and expresses surprise over Noah's choice to date an agnostic.

Joanne tells Rebbeca that she's converting to Judaism and hears that "it's a big move" from Rebecca. Noah's ex later tells Joanne that she'll be seen as an example after marrying a rabbi, and people would always expect the best from her. Listening to Rebecca's words, Joanne felt the pressure to represent herself as a spiritual personality, which she didn't even think of before.

Rebecca's warning about being Mrs. Head Rabbi leaves Joanne reconsidering her decision to convert to Judaism. She's worried about failing to be a role model for the Jewish community and her mistakes would ultimately affect Noah's reputation.

As the finale of Nobody Wants This nears its end, Noah gets excited to share the news about his new job as the head of the rabbi. He finally achieved his goal while also finding the love of his life. However, Joanne's final decision not to convert to Judaism leaves him stunned.

Did Joanne break up with Noah in Nobody Wants This?

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Yes, as seen in the last episode of Nobody Wants This, Joanne tells Noah that she isn't converting to his religion. She explains that her decision was motivated by his happiness and their relationship, instead of a spiritual feeling about it.

Joanne tells Noah that he cannot have both, and asks him not to follow her. She doesn't want Noah to choose between her and his ambition to become the head rabbi, and breaking up is the best decision Joanne could make.

Despite Joanne's warning, Noah follows her, and the two share a kiss. However, Nobody Wants This finale doesn't reveal if Joanne and Noah reconsider pursuing their relationship, or if it was a last kiss.

Did Netflix greenlight Nobody Wants This for season 2?

A new season for Nobody Wants This hasn't been confirmed (Image Source: Netflix)

There's no confirmation about another season for the show, as it is loosely adapted from the real-life experiences of the creators Erin and Sara Foster. However, the ending has fans wondering about the future of Joanne and Noah's relationship, as it almost looks like they won't stay away despite the religious differences.

So, if Nobody Wants This performs well on the streamer, the makers might think of giving another season of the rom-com.