If you’re interested in the collaborative (and occasionally combative) realities of running a TV series, this interview with creator Erin Foster and showrunner Jenni Konner is a must-watch.
Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52HXycTY76Q
Warning: This video contains spoilers.
The pair break down some of Season 2’s biggest creative decisions and reveal where they strongly disagreed — including one major turning point involving the season’s romantic arc. They talk openly about why they fought for their preferred versions, how they ultimately resolved it, and why the final choice works for the story.
They also unpack another surprising behind-the-scenes moment: a pivotal emotional scene that didn’t feel right in the edit, prompting them to rewrite and reshoot it an entire month after production wrapped. As they explain, it became one of the most meaningful moments of the season, proving how essential flexibility and instinct are in the finishing stages.
The discussion dives into:
• How producers weigh chemistry, character arcs, and audience expectation
• When to follow the room’s instincts vs. hold your ground
• Why reshoots can be the difference between “fine” and resonant
• Managing story tension without boxing characters into corners
• How Season 2 mirrors and reverses Season 1’s emotional beats
Season 2 of Nobody Wants This is now streaming on Netflix, but this conversation stands on its own as a fascinating look at producing decisions in action.
Producers, what’s your approach when you and your creative partner fundamentally disagree on an ending or major story choice? How do you navigate it?
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I'm not a producer, Ashley Renee Smith, but there's been times when I've disagreed with producers and directors about story ideas. I explained to them why the ideas didn't work. Explaining that and giving the producers and directors other options convinced them, but sometimes they still wanted to go with the ideas, and I wrote the scenes because ultimately, they were their projects.