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Waiting for the Lightning Bolt

Culture
United States
Started March 17, 2026

Waiting for the Lightning Bolt “You’d be a pretty good get for us.” In the second season finale of the hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This, this encouragement is offered by a Jewish woman named Esther to protagonist Joanne, who has been wrestling with the decision to convert to Judaism. It’s a remarkable turnaround from the previously frosty dynamic between Joanne (Kristen Bell), and Esther (Jackie Tohn). Joanne is learning a key aspect of the lived Jewish experience: the choices that would ...

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Waiting for the Lightning Bolt

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 16, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 17, 2026
This episode raises important questions about the nature of faith and belonging, inviting viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and the role of community in personal choices.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 17, 2026
The show's portrayal of conversion may oversimplify the complexities of religious identity, potentially misrepresenting the lived experiences of those in faith communities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 17, 2026
Esther's encouragement demonstrates how supportive relationships can facilitate significant personal transformations in one's spiritual journey.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 17, 2026
Joanne's journey toward conversion highlights the importance of personal choice in faith, promoting a message of inclusivity and understanding in religious communities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 17, 2026
The dynamics between Joanne and Esther could reinforce stereotypes about conversion, overshadowing the nuanced realities of interfaith relationships and cultural identity.
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