When Sunday night rolls around and all I can think about is unwinding with some sweats, wine, and a TV show, I'm not in the mood for Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex advertisements. It seems like that's exactly what Netflix had in mind when they commissioned season two of "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as Noah, the so-called "hot rabbi" and love interest to Kristen Bell's Joanne, an atheist podcaster considering conversion.
As much as I try to focus on the plot, with its cultural differences, disapproving family members, and life lessons learned, my attention keeps drifting to the product placements. The pair of lovers sips coffee and doughnuts from Dunkin', while Noah gifts Joanne a gold Jennifer Meyer necklace. Even in a pasta making class, the chef reminds them they booked it through an Airbnb experience.
The show's creators seem to believe that adding these product placements will make the world feel more authentic, but it comes across as forced and heavy-handed. The focus on brands like Estée Lauder, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Seventh Generation feels particularly egregious. It's almost like a parody of product placement in movies.
One can't help but wonder if Netflix is genuinely committed to avoiding brand integration or if they're just looking for ways to make their shows more lucrative. The company claims that these placements are added by creators who believe they enhance the story, but the sheer number and frequency of these advertisements suggest otherwise.
The line between advertising and storytelling has become increasingly blurred in modern television. Shows like "Stranger Things" have made it clear that brands can be used to generate buzz and revenue, even if they don't entirely fit into the narrative. Netflix's own success stories, such as "House of Cards," demonstrate how product placements can be woven seamlessly into a show.
It's hard not to feel that "Nobody Wants This" has become sponcon slop – a term coined by users on Reddit who criticized the show for its excessive brand integration. Maybe it's time for Netflix executives to take note and scale back on these advertisements, as even they seem to agree: nobody wants this.
As much as I try to focus on the plot, with its cultural differences, disapproving family members, and life lessons learned, my attention keeps drifting to the product placements. The pair of lovers sips coffee and doughnuts from Dunkin', while Noah gifts Joanne a gold Jennifer Meyer necklace. Even in a pasta making class, the chef reminds them they booked it through an Airbnb experience.
The show's creators seem to believe that adding these product placements will make the world feel more authentic, but it comes across as forced and heavy-handed. The focus on brands like Estée Lauder, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Seventh Generation feels particularly egregious. It's almost like a parody of product placement in movies.
One can't help but wonder if Netflix is genuinely committed to avoiding brand integration or if they're just looking for ways to make their shows more lucrative. The company claims that these placements are added by creators who believe they enhance the story, but the sheer number and frequency of these advertisements suggest otherwise.
The line between advertising and storytelling has become increasingly blurred in modern television. Shows like "Stranger Things" have made it clear that brands can be used to generate buzz and revenue, even if they don't entirely fit into the narrative. Netflix's own success stories, such as "House of Cards," demonstrate how product placements can be woven seamlessly into a show.
It's hard not to feel that "Nobody Wants This" has become sponcon slop – a term coined by users on Reddit who criticized the show for its excessive brand integration. Maybe it's time for Netflix executives to take note and scale back on these advertisements, as even they seem to agree: nobody wants this.
! It feels like Netflix is just trying to cram in as many ads as possible and it's really taking away from the actual story 
. I mean who needs product placements of Estée Lauder or Flamin' Hot Cheetos when you could be investing more time into character development? It's like they're making it all about the benjamins, not the drama 
. Can't we just watch a show that's actually entertaining without being bombarded with brands all day? 
. It feels like every other scene is just a commercial break, you know? Like they're not even trying to hide it anymore 
. The creators are all "oh we're adding these brands because they enhance the story" but really it's just a lazy way to cash in on your show's popularity 
. It just ends up looking forced and annoying 
. And honestly, who thought it was a good idea to pair Flamin' Hot Cheetos with this drama? 
Just saying.
. And don't even get me started on the Eleven powers - mind. blown 
. But for real though, what's up with all these shows trying to sneak in product placements? Like, can't we just enjoy the show without some Estée Lauder or Dunkin' Donuts in the corner of our eyes? 
. I mean, I get it, brands want to reach a wider audience, but can't we have a good show without constant product placements? It feels like the creators are just trying to cram as many ads in there as possible 
, I'm so over product placement in TV shows already 
. Even when you're not expecting it, it's just so jarring to see someone holding up a Estee Lauder bottle or munching on Flamin' Hot Cheetos mid-conversation 
. Can't they just pick a few brands that actually fit the story and leave the rest alone? It's like Netflix is trying to cash in on their show's popularity or something 
Maybe just stick to subtle product placements or sponsorships that don't feel like they're trying too hard. That'd be great 
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. I get it, brands can be used to generate buzz and revenue, but sometimes less is more 
. It feels like Netflix is trying too hard to cash in and forget about actually making good TV 
. It's like, can't they just focus on the story and character development for once? 
. Anyway, I think you're right that it feels like too much and it's really ruining the vibe of the show 
. Can we please just have a few shows without product placement for one season?! 
watching shows like "Nobody Wants This" is supposed to be a chill experience but when all i can think about is how annoying the product placements are lol its like they're trying too hard 
and dont even get me started on the dunks coffee and doughnuts 
! It's like, I get it, brands can be a great way to make shows more interesting, but when it feels forced and heavy-handed, it takes me right out of the story 
Also, I've seen shows like "Stranger Things" do it way better than "Nobody Wants This". It's like Netflix is trying too hard to make it cool and trendy 
like what's up with all the estee lauder ads lol meanwhile the plot is good but honestly its kinda annoying to see them just shovin brands down our throats idk if nflix knows how much ppl are gettin tired of it rn