
As a movie enthusiast, I’ve been reflecting on some feedback about my show’s portrayal of Jewish characters. Following its debut on September 26th, an opinion piece titled “Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and the Persistent Jewish Stereotype” was published by Glamour, penned by their senior West Coast editor, Jessica Radloff. Although she appreciated the series (to be clear, more details about that later), she did express some concerns over how Jewish women are depicted in the romantic comedy. From an unsympathetic mother figure to the stereotypical controlling/annoying wife who constantly clashes with her partner, these portrayals were a point of contention for Radloff. Lately, I’ve had the opportunity to discuss this criticism with the Los Angeles Times, where I shared my thoughts on the backlash.