Netflix’s hit rom-com “Nobody Wants This” returns for Season 2 on October 23, 2025, with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody reprising their roles as Joanne and Noah, delving deeper into their unlikely relationship amid family pressures and cultural clashes.

The series, created by Erin Foster and inspired by her own experiences, follows agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams (Bell) and Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody), whose chemistry captivated audiences in Season 1, earning critical acclaim with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score for its witty take on interfaith romance. Renewed swiftly on October 10, 2024, after its September 2024 premiere, the show quickly became a binge-worthy favorite, praised for Bell and Brody’s nostalgic appeal—echoing their past roles in “Veronica Mars” and “The O.C.”

Season 2 picks up in the honeymoon phase, showing the couple blending lives while grappling with Joanne’s reluctance to convert to Judaism, a tension left unresolved from the Season 1 finale where Noah prioritizes love over career advancement. The trailer highlights their “disgustingly cute” dynamic, as described by Netflix, alongside challenges from merging friends, families, and faiths—Joanne’s sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) even jokes about their PDA making singles envious.

New cast additions amp up the excitement: Leighton Meester (Brody’s real-life wife and “Gossip Girl” alum) plays Abby, Joanne’s middle school nemesis turned influencer; Seth Rogen guests as Rabbi Neil; and others like Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky, Arian Moayed, and Kate Berlant join the ensemble, including returning stars Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn. Production wrapped earlier in 2025, with first-look photos showing cozy moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses shared by Netflix.

The renewal brought new showrunners Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan (“Girls” vets), alongside executive producers Foster and Sara Foster, promising continued sharp humor on themes like religious differences and modern dating. Fans on platforms like Reddit and X buzz about the quick turnaround, with many rewatching Season 1 for the feel-good vibes and Bell-Brody spark. As the October premiere nears, anticipation builds for whether Joanne and Noah can overcome odds, solidifying the series as Netflix’s go-to rom-com hit