The series may be called Nobody Wants This, but between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s chemistry, smart writing and thoughtful perspectives on interfaith romance, that title has been proven very, very wrong by becoming one of the best shows to binge on Netflix. Even better — Nobody Wants This Season 2 is right around the corner.
So when will the next chapter of Joanne and Noah’s love story hit the 2025 TV schedule? Here’s everything you need to know about the rom-com series, including premiere date, cast additions and where this story of an agnostic sex podcaster and a rabbi will go next.
(Spoilers from Season 1 of Nobody Wants This ahead!)
What Is The Nobody Wants This Season 2 Premiere Date?
Nobody Wants This Season 2 will drop on the 2025 Netflix schedule on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Fans were thrilled this didn’t fall on the list of one-season shows to get canceled by Netflix, and the timing of its release is actually pretty great. With all of the upcoming horror shows coming this spooky season, including the final season of Stranger Things, this fun romantic comedy is the perfect counterbalance.
How To Watch Nobody Wants This Season 2
Just like the first season, Nobody Wants This Season 2 will only be available to stream with a Netflix subscription. Season 1 contained 10 episodes, which were all released at the same time. The streamer is likely to follow suit with the second season, though no official information has been released.
The Nobody Wants This Season 2 Trailer Shows Faith And Family Will Continue To Be Issues For Joanne And Noah
The trailer for Nobody Wants This dropped about a month before the Season 2 release, showing Joanne and Noah fully enjoying each other in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. It looks like the real world starts to creep in, though, when it becomes clear at a large dinner gathering that they may have different ideas about what the future looks like and whether or not Joanne will convert to Judaism.
We also get a look at lots of familiar faces, as well as a notable face or two joining the rom-com’s second season.
Kristen Bell And Adam Brody Lead The Returning Cast Of Nobody Wants This Season 2
Nobody Wants This wouldn’t be the show it is without its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, who will, of course, reprise their roles as Joanne and Noah. We’ll also see Justine Lupe return as Joanne’s sister Morgan and Timothy Simons as Noah’s brother Sasha. Jackie Tohn, who plays Sasha’s wife Esther, has been promoted to the main cast for Season 2 after recurring in the first season. Also returning are:
- Michael Hitchcock as Henry, Joanne’s father
- Stephanie Faracy as Lynn, Joanne’s mother
- Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan, Noah’s father
- Tovah Feldshuh as Bina, Noah’s mother
- Sherry Cola as Ashley, Joanne’s best friend and podcast agent
- D’Arcy Carden as Ryann, Joanne’s friend
I’m excited to see more from Esther and Sasha, particularly in relation to Sasha’s growing friendship with Morgan (and Esther’s feelings about that).
Leighton Meester And Seth Rogen Are Among the New Cast Members For Season 2
In addition to all of the returning actors, Netflix has confirmed a handful of newbies joining the Nobody Wants This world. This notably includes Adam Brody’s wife, Leighton Meester. The Gossip Girl alum will play Abby, Joanne’s nemesis from middle school, and while it’s reasonable to think this connection would have Meester sharing the screen with Kristen Bell more than Brody, we’ve been promised a fun scene between the real-life husband and wife.
The above trailer also gave us our first look at Seth Rogen, who is guest-starring as Rabbi Neil in the upcoming season. Other casting additions include:
- Miles Fowler as Lenny, Noah’s Matzah Ballers teammate.
- Alex Karpovsky as Big Noah, a confident rabbi at Noah’s temple.
- Arian Moayed as Dr. Andy, a psychotherapist.
- Kate Berlant as Cami.
It’s going to be so fun to see Adam Brody and Leighton Meester share the screen, but Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant are sure to bring their own brand of humor as well, and I’m really excited to see it.
Nobody Wants This Will Continue To Explore The Complicated Romance Between Joanne And Noah
The preview gave us a peek at some of the complications that Joanne and Noah will face on the sophomore effort of Nobody Wants This, but the cast has also hinted at what’s to come after that wild Nobody Wants This Season 1 ending.
Faith Will Continue To Be A Big Issue For Noah And Joanne
The central focus of Nobody Wants This is clearly the relationship between Noah and Joanne. Joanne is honest with Noah at the end of the first season, saying that she doesn’t know if she’s ready to convert, and that's definitely going to come up again.
Whether or not she joins Noah's faith remains a conversation in Season 2, but no matter what happens, Adam Brody said there’s “not a chance” his character regrets walking away from the head rabbi job to be with Joanne. We can only hope they continue to prioritize each other as the season goes on!
Season 2 Will Most Likely Answer Questions About Sasha And Morgan’s Potential Romantic Relationship
Something else that was a big part of Season 1 of Nobody Wants This was the fun (and kinda flirty) friendship between Noah’s brother Sasha and Joanne’s sister Morgan. With Sasha’s wife Esther’s role being increased for Season 2, I’m guessing we’re going to delve deeper into the will they/won’t they of it all, as well as the dynamic between Timothy Simons' character and his wife.
If we’re talking about things nobody wants, I feel like fans are really hoping these characters are able to continue to grow their friendship — while keeping things platonic. That’s definitely how Justine Lupe feels, saying there’s more story to mine from their weird friendship than an affair that would tear Sasha’s family apart.
Jenni Konner And Bruce Eric Kaplan Take Over As Showrunners
The showrunner situation got shaken up a bit between the first and second seasons. Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan replaced series creator Erin Foster and Craig DiGregorio as showrunners for Season 2, with Nora Silver coming on as an executive producer. In an interview with THR, Foster said they needed a new process, and she wanted to be able to focus on being the voice of the show and writing.
There’s been no word yet from Netflix or anyone involved in Nobody Wants This as to how long the series is expected to continue or if Season 2 is its last. I’m just excited to see where these fun characters take us in this next batch of episodes, and luckily, we don’t have long to wait.
Nobody Wants This Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, October 23.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
