New Girl: Why Nick & Jess Getting Together Was A Mistake
The main couple in New Girl was Jess and Nick, who first got together in season 2, but their relationship was a mistake. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, the series debuted on Fox in 2011 and was so well-received from the beginning that it lived on for six more seasons, with New Girl ending in 2018. The hit show was praised for its sense of humor and the performances of its main characters, particularly those of Max Greenfield and Jake Johnson.
New Girl followed young and bubbly teacher Jessica Day (Zooey Deschanel), who moved into a loft with three strangers she found on the internet after finding out that her boyfriend had been cheating on her. After a period of adjustment that wasn’t easy for everyone, Jess ended up becoming very close to her loft roommates Schmidt (Greenfield), Nick Miller (Johnson), and Winston (Lamorne Morris). The bond between Jess and Nick was much stronger right from the get-go, and although Jess had several boyfriends in New Girl, she and Nick ended up getting married in the final season. A flashforward in the season finale revealed they had started their own family and remained close to Schmidt and Cece, and Winston and Ally.
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Despite how popular and beloved Jess and Nick's relationship became, getting together wasn’t the best idea for New Girl. Many fans have criticized New Girl for various reasons. Audiences point out its “adorkable” concept, the characters receiving little to no growth throughout the show, Jess’ personality, the jokes, and the relationship between Jess and Nick as reasons for changing the channel. While the two have a Sam and Diane will-they-or-won't-they rapport, their chemistry alone isn't
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