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Timothy Simons is opening up about the surprising romance at the center of Nobody Wants This Season 3. In a new Netflix Tudum interview, the actor discussed Sasha and Morgan’s emotional New York trip, their long-awaited kiss, and the complicated consequences waiting for them after Episode 7.
Spoiler alert: This article includes major plot details from Nobody Wants This Season 3, including the relationship between Sasha and Morgan and events in the finale.
Timothy Simons Reveals the Explosive Season 3 Kiss
Episode 7 follows Morgan, played by Justine Lupe, and Sasha, played by Timothy Simons, as they travel from Los Angeles to New York. Officially, the trip is connected to Morgan’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live. However, the 3,000-mile journey also gives the pair time to confront the attraction they have tried to ignore.
The episode unfolds over a single day and carries the dreamy atmosphere of a romantic film. Simons compared its tone to Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise, a movie known for turning a brief encounter into an emotionally powerful love story.
“It has that feeling where it’s this one moment of them being in this place together,” Lupe explained. For Morgan and Sasha, New York becomes a temporary escape from family expectations, broken relationships, and the looming marriage of their siblings, Joanne and Noah.
A Romantic Episode Unlike Anything Before
Lupe and Simons said neither actor had previously been cast as a romantic lead in such a concentrated storyline. Simons joked that his earlier on-screen kisses were usually intended to make viewers think, “That’s funny,” or, “That’s gross.”
The actors even worried that the intimate scenes might look awkward. Lupe said they were concerned they would appear like “muppets” surrounded by limbs. Instead, the episode’s careful direction and emotional buildup helped make the romance feel unexpectedly natural.
Director Richard Shepard also played an important role in shaping the episode. According to Simons, Shepard was constantly searching for cinematic ways to film the material despite the production’s tight schedule. The result includes a tense tracking shot of Morgan pacing through the hotel suite before Sasha finally approaches her bedroom door.
Why Morgan Leaves Sasha After Their Night Together
By the end of the episode, Morgan and Sasha have agreed not to have sex for the sake of their friendship. That promise quickly becomes difficult to maintain. Morgan repeatedly walks through the hotel room, signaling that she is wrestling with feelings she cannot fully control.
The pair eventually kisses, confirming the attraction that has been building throughout the season. But Morgan wakes up frightened by the implications and leaves New York without Sasha. She leaves behind a note rather than facing the difficult conversation in person.
Lupe described Morgan’s decision as a familiar pattern. Morgan moves toward what she wants, then retreats when the situation becomes frightening or complicated. In this case, she must confront the possibility of ending up with her sister’s husband’s brother.
“This is a mess,” Morgan appears to tell herself through her actions. Rather than stay and work through the fear, she runs. The choice is impulsive, but it also becomes an important step in Morgan’s emotional growth.
Sasha’s Mature and Painful Decision
After Morgan eventually explains how she feels, she does not take those feelings back. Simons believes Sasha may have agreed to a relationship if Morgan had stayed in New York. However, he also sees Sasha’s decision to resist the relationship as emotionally responsible.
Sasha understands that the timing is wrong, even if the feelings are real. His separation from Esther was not caused by a desire to pursue Morgan. As Simons explained, Sasha did not want to leave his marriage, and the breakup happened for an emotionally healthy reason rather than an affair-driven one.
That distinction gives the storyline more complexity. The show is not presenting Sasha as someone who simply trades one partner for another. Instead, it explores how people can make responsible choices while still developing powerful feelings for someone new.
Esther Learns About the Hookup in the Finale
The romance becomes even more dangerous when Esther discovers what happened between Sasha and Morgan in the Season 3 finale. Since their families are already connected through Joanne and Noah, the secret threatens to create tension far beyond the two people involved.
Simons said the relationship could affect both families, not just Sasha and Morgan. Lupe agreed that the consequences are likely to be messy, particularly because Morgan’s actions have now placed her sister in an emotionally complicated position.
Despite the fallout, the actors are not telling viewers what they should feel. Lupe said fans are free to support Esther and Sasha, reject Morgan and Sasha, or root for the new pairing. Simons noted that audience reactions have shifted across the series, with some viewers previously supporting Morgan and Sasha before later hoping Esther and Sasha could repair their relationship.
That divided response may be exactly what makes the storyline effective. The show’s central romances are not simple victories or failures. They are built around timing, family pressure, personal growth, and the difficult choices that follow genuine attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Morgan and Sasha get together in Nobody Wants This Season 3?
Morgan and Sasha kiss and consummate their feelings during their New York hotel stay. However, they do not immediately begin a stable relationship because Morgan leaves and Sasha believes the timing is wrong.
Who plays Sasha in Nobody Wants This?
Timothy Simons plays Sasha in the Netflix romantic comedy series.
Who plays Morgan in Season 3?
Justine Lupe plays Morgan, Sasha’s longtime friend and the person at the center of his complicated new romantic feelings.
Why does Morgan leave New York?
Morgan becomes overwhelmed by the consequences of her relationship with Sasha. Instead of staying to discuss her fears, she leaves New York and writes him a note.
Does Esther find out about Morgan and Sasha?
Yes. Esther learns about their hookup in the Season 3 finale, creating a major emotional conflict for Sasha, Morgan, and their interconnected families.
