Rom-Com Rescue – Details, episodes & analysis

Any takeaways from this episode?

Underwhelmed and a little fired up: we unpack Season 2’s recycled arcs, interfaith stalemates, weaponized ‘good guy’ energy, and a wildly unethical storyline.

Spoiler alert: We spoil Season 2 of Nobody Wants This (Netflix). Proceed caffeinated.

This week Kira and Dr. Isabelle dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell—and why, despite stellar performances, the story stalls. 

We break down the interfaith impasse (values vs. pressure), Noah’s performative “good guy” pattern, and how a nightstand somehow became peak romance. 

We also cover Esther/Sasha’s whiplash baby talk, Morgan’s messy choices, and the biggest red flag of all: a therapist who dates a (very recent) former client. We talk power dynamics, love-bombing, and why “leaving an abuser” scenes on TV skip the most dangerous part in real life. 

Bright spots? Joanne’s divorced parents modeling mature, joyful post-marriage connection—and Rebecca living her best life. 

Tacos were stingy this week, but the conversation’s meaty.

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Any takeaways from this episode?

To celebrate the incomparable Diane Keaton, we’re revisiting the friendship-forward classic The First Wives Club (1996) starring Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn—a sharp, funny heist-of-the-heart about loyalty, divorce, and getting your voice back. We unpack what still works, what didn’t age well, and the modern love lessons anyone can use.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why friendship is a legit love story (and how to nurture it)
• What self-abandonment looks like (and a simple test to catch it)
• How “cool-girl” ambiguity creates heartbreak—and a one-line clarity script to prevent it
• Money, power, and ‘90s gender roles (plus: “where were the lawyers?”)
• Spot-the-red-flag therapy ethics from a wild plotline
• Confidence vs self-worth (and why external validation backfires)
• Aging, attraction, and building relationships that fit your life

Hosts:

• Kira Sabin — Healthy dating educator, certified coach, positive psychology practitioner
• Dr. Isabelle “Izzy” Morley — Licensed clinical psychologist, EFT-certified couples therapist

Where to watch the movie: Free (with ads) on Pluto TV and YouTube (availability may change).

We talk about:

• Friendship as a love story
• Self-abandonment: signs, costs, and repairs
• 90s gender roles, money control & legal realities
• Ethics corner: the therapist subplot (red flags to know)
• Confidence vs self-worth (and how to build the latter)
• Clarity over “cool-girl”: the one question to ask
• Aging & attraction: making love on your terms
•  Favorite lines + what still holds up
• If they were our clients: tailored homework
• Ratings & takeaways 

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Over the top Indian wedding, fortune telling, terrible blind dates, and no passport photos. EVER! 

That's right, this week on the Romcom Rescue Podcast, we are breaking down 2025 rom com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.

 Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

🌮Taco Rating🌮

Kira 

Overall Tacos – 🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Izzy

Overall Tacos- 🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮 (and a half)

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Neurotic bosses, parent trapping, New York pizza, and yet! 

That's right, this week we are breaking down 2018 rom-com "Set It Up" with Zoey Deutch and Glenn Powell....and the Pete Davidson Glow-Up We Didn’t See Coming! 😂

Currently streaming on Netflix

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Next week, we will be talking about our new rom-com Picture This with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Penguin PJs, constant self-inflicted awkward situations, Hot teachers, and, thank god, Hugh Grant.

This week we are breaking down 2025 rom-com, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with Renee Zellweger, Leo Woodall & Chiwetel Ejiofor

Currently streaming on Peacock.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Download Kira's Ghosting Scripts referenced in the episode here.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:11 Initial Thoughts on the New Bridget Jones Movie

04:53 Critique of Bridget's Character and Plot Issues

07:27 Casual Attire and Personal Anecdotes

22:47 Dating as a Widow: Advice and Reflections

25:09 The Dangers of Online Dating

26:15 Understanding Ghosting

28:18 Proper Etiquette in Modern Dating

29:36 Scripts to Avoid Ghosting

32:49 Bridget's Relationship Struggles

37:32 Therapy and Boundaries for Bridget

44:17 Final Thoughts on the Movie

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Wedding saboteurs, codependent relationships, awkward karaoke, and chaos monkeys! 

Chaos monkeys!

That's right. Woo woo!  This week we are breaking down 2025 romcom You're Cordially Invited with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Join us next for 2025 Rom-Com Kinda Pregnant  with Amy Schumer & Will Forte

Currently streaming on Netflix.

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Crossover Episode with Little Miss Recap!!

Struggling small town nightclubs, hot townie male dancers, so many costume changes, and the Jingle Belles?

That's right, we are watching the 2024 holiday rom-com The Merry Gentleman with Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray.

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 0

Love Lesson Tacos – 0

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Join us next for our Personal Favorite Holiday Rom-Coms!

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Any takeaways from this episode?

House swapping, hot drunk Englishman, personal movie trailers, and Mr. Napkinhead!

That's right, we are watching the 2006 rom-com series THE HOLIDAY, with Kate Winslet, Cameron DIaz, Jude Law and Jack Black.

In this episode of RomCom Rescue, Kira and Dr. Isabelle go deep into the cozy chaos of The Holiday—house swaps, emotional avoidance, unrequited “love,” and why Jasper is the human equivalent of a walking red flag.

You’ll hear us unpack:

• Iris, Jasper, and the myth of unrequited love
  • Why Iris’s “epic love story” with Jasper is actually a long-term crush with terrible ROI
  • How we confuse attention with intention
  • What it really costs you to keep hanging on to someone who will never fully choose you
• Crush vs. Love (a.k.a. Love-Adjacent Feelings)
  • What makes a crush different from genuine love
  • How fantasy can feel safer than real intimacy
  • Questions to ask yourself if you’ve been stuck on someone for months (or years)
• Amanda, emotional avoidance, and finally crying in the car
  • Why some people literally can’t cry and what’s underneath that
  • How emotional unavailability shows up in relationships
  • The difference between calling someone out vs. weaponizing their coping skills
• Graham, kids, and complicated timing
  • The rush into “I love you” after two weeks (with children involved)
  • What a healthier “I have feelings for you” might sound like
  • Why step-parent energy needs more than a holiday montage to work
• Miles, green flags, and why friendship-first relationships matter
  • Why Miles is basically a walking green flag (with one big misstep)
  • The tension between prioritizing romantic partners vs. friendships
  • How both Iris and Miles are recovering from lopsided relationships
• Best friends vs. leading ladies
  • Arthur’s iconic line about being the leading lady in your own life
  • Why we’re done equating being “the best friend” with being less deserving of love
  • How to stop sidelining yourself in your own story
• Sex, foreplay & bad messages we don’t want you absorbing
  • Why “foreplay is overrated” is a terrible love (and sex) lesson
  • What good, enthusiastic, mutual intimacy actually looks like
• Holiday comfort, nostalgia, and a little trivia
  • Nancy Meyers house porn, Blackberry sightings, and OG house swapping
  • The real-life history between Kate Winslet and Rufus Sewell
  • Why this is one of Isabelle’s all-time favorite rom-coms and Kira’s go-to holiday rewatch

Finally, we rate The Holiday on both movie joy and love lessons—with Isabelle wildly breaking the 5-star system and Kira pretending to enforce it.

Join us next for 2025 Holiday Rom-Com - My Secret Santa

Currently streaming on Netflix.

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Any takeaways from this episode?

Childhood friendships, weed gummies, drunken proposals, and difficult in laws. That's right, we are watching the 2024 Christmas Rom-com, Our Little Secret with Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding. 

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-com, The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black.

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com

Any takeaways from this episode?

Middle school dances, streaking, breaking and entering, a denim sleeveless jumpsuit, and Craig Robinson.  That's right!  We are watching 2024 Rom-Com Hot Frosty. With Dustin Milligan and Lacey Chabert

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Excellent video from GriefCatPartyTime that we talked about on the episode.

Kira – 

Overall Tacos – 🌮🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮🌮

Isabelle – 

Overall Tacos- 🌮🌮

Love Lesson Tacos – 🌮

Join us next for 2006 Classic holiday rom-com, The Holiday with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black.

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Come talk with us about your favorite rom-coms on instagram, tiktok, & youtube and Bluesky!

Get show notes, transcripts, and more information on at Rom-ComRescue.com