The show offers aromantic slow burn between Jess and Nick, even amid their vastly different personalities.

Her status as a model frequently has men (and at first, Schmidt included) underestimate her intelligence.

This results in Cece quitting modeling and working as a bartender while she pursues her GED.

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Through this difficult decision, Schmidt offers his support, andhelps Cece study for her exam without judgment.

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Outside their deepest insecurities, both characters have their own idiosyncrasies.

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In Schmidt’s case, this is often his lengthy grooming routine and overall particular and hyper-organized lifestyle.

He additionally puts in the effort to understand her Indian heritage and respect her family’s cultural practices.

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Zooey Deschanel stars as Jess in New Girl, a comedy series that follows a group of twentysomething roommates in their day-to-day lives. When Jess decides to leave her boyfriend of seven years after discovering he’s been unfaithful, she finds a craigslist ad and becomes the roommate of three men around her age who desperately need to rent a room in their loft. Occasionally joined by Jess' best friend, the group builds a quirky, dysfunctional family dynamic as they enjoy life in Los Angeles.

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