Why The Internet Is Suddenly Obsessed With Noah, The Hot Rabbi From Nobody Wants This

There are many things you expect from a Netflix dramedy about modern dating. Cheating. Crying. Scandal. But a hot rabbi who becomes the Internet’s newest collective crush? That, perhaps, no one saw coming—except, of course, the Internet itself.

Enter Noah, the unexpectedly magnetic rabbi from Nobody Wants This, the new series created by Erin Foster, starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, among others. With his gentle demeanor, tousled curls, and soft-spoken theology, Noah, played by Adam Brody, has single-handedly converted thousands of viewers into believers of a new faith: the religion of the emotionally available man.

The Rise of the 'Hot Rabbi' Archetype

When Noah first appears on screen, he doesn’t enter like a typical TV heartthrob. No leather jacket, no tortured mystery. Instead, he’s delivering a sermon. A scene that should have been solemn instead became the moment the internet fell in love.

He isn’t just hot, though. He’s emotionally intelligent. In a sea of commitment-phobic exes and ghosting situationships, Noah listens. He asks thoughtful questions. He apologises without defensiveness. He’s grounded in spirituality but refreshingly human about it—offering wisdom every chance he gets. Suddenly, Torah study sounds…seductive.

Unlike the 'bad boy' archetypes that have long dominated TV—think Jess Mariano from Gilmore Girls or Joe Goldberg from You, before he got, well, murderous—Noah is the antithesis of chaos. His version of foreplay is intellectual banter. He’s the man who remembers your coffee order and your emotional triggers.

When protagonist Joanne (played by Kristen Bell) meets him, she’s burnt out from dating apps and modern disillusionment. Their chemistry isn’t fiery in the traditional sense; it’s slow, tender, and thoughtful. There's a scene in the Season 1 finale where Joanne breaks up with Noah because she doesn't want to convert to Judaism, but instead of leaving her, he chases her and they kiss in the end. That's what makes him irresistible. He's not afraid to be a 'try hard'.

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Why the Internet Can’t Stop Posting About Noah

The online thirst was instantaneous. Edits of Noah’s quiet smiles, his empathetic nods, and the subtle way he adjusts his kippah have flooded Instagram under hashtags like #HotRabbi. Twitter has crowned him the '2025 version of Fleabag’s Hot Priest'—a comparison that feels inevitable. Like the Hot Priest, Noah’s allure comes from moral complexity, forbidden desire, and that intoxicating blend of holiness and humanity.

But while the Hot Priest was doomed by celibacy and guilt, Noah feels more accessible. He’s less tortured, more evolved; a man who reads bell hooks and still calls his mother. In a cultural moment exhausted by toxic masculinity, Noah is the antidote: gentle, grounded, and secure enough to talk about his innermost feelings.

There’s also a broader appeal at play here. The modern dating landscape, dominated by situationships and dating apps that gamify intimacy, has left many yearning for sincerity. The fantasy of the 'hot rabbi' is really the fantasy of being seen and heard. Of someone who meets you in your chaos and doesn’t flinch.

When Noah plans to miss Shabbat because his mother hasn't invited Joanne due to her dislike of her, and instead wants to spend time with Joanne, it's a gesture of equal measures kindness and thoughtfulness. It's a simple gesture, but that's precisely what most of us value in our relationships. Viewers swoon not just because he's attractive, but because he understands.

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A New Kind of Internet Boyfriend

In a way, Noah represents the evolution of the 'Internet Boyfriend'. Gone are the days when the trope belonged to brooding rockstars or smirking antiheroes. Today’s crush is thoughtful, socially conscious, and practices active listening. Noah joins the ranks of Colin Bridgerton, Carmy from The Bear, and yes, Fleabag’s Hot Priest—men who make audiences question whether therapy might be the new aphrodisiac.

So while Nobody Wants This is ostensibly about heartbreak, Noah’s emergence as the Internet’s new boyfriend says something larger about what we want in 2025: not a saviour or prince charming, but someone who understands that vulnerability is sacred—and that maybe, we as women don't need to 'fix' someone because that person isn't damaged goods.

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