Our favorite interfaith couple is back. Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, returns for its highly anticipated Season 2 on Netflix this Thursday, October 23, 2025. The Emmy-winning romantic comedy created by Erin Foster dives deeper into Joanne and Noah’s evolving relationship as they navigate love, faith, and modern-day commitment in Los Angeles.
Season 2 promises new challenges, returning faces, and a few surprising guest stars — including Brody’s real-life wife, Leighton Meester, and Hollywood star Seth Rogen.
Season 2 Overview: The Story So Far
Following the emotional Season 1 finale, Nobody Wants This Season 2 picks up with Joanne (Bell) and Noah (Brody) adjusting to life as a couple. The new season opens during their honeymoon phase, as Joanne becomes more integrated into Noah’s Jewish family gatherings. However, cracks appear when they realize their faith-based differences remain unresolved — Joanne wishes to stay interfaith, while Noah hopes she’ll convert to Judaism.
The upcoming episodes will focus on how the couple’s love endures amid family expectations and personal identity struggles — a theme that resonated strongly in the show’s debut season.
Returning and New Cast Members
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody lead the returning cast, joined once again by:
Jackie Tohn
Justine Lupe
Timothy Simons
Stephanie Faracy
Paul Ben-Victor
Tovah Feldshuh
D’Arcy Carden
Sherry Cola
New faces joining Nobody Wants This Season 2 include Leighton Meester as Abby — Joanne’s middle-school rival turned Instagram mom-fluencer — and Seth Rogen as Rabbi Neil. Actors Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky, and Arian Moayed also join the ensemble this season.
Cast Reactions and Behind-the-Scenes Insights
Speaking to Forbes, Bell praised Brody’s effortless delivery and chemistry, saying,
“He is delightful to work alongside. He never feels like he’s saying written lines — it’s so natural it keeps you on your toes.”
Brody described filming with Meester as “sort of a date night,” while Meester told People that her character “inevitably stirs up some drama.”
Series creator Erin Foster told Tudum,
“Getting to create such a fun role for Leighton and writing scenes for her and Adam together was a thrill for the writers’ room.”
Bell added in an interview with Elle,
“I was so genuinely excited she said yes. Leighton is just such a lovely person.”
Season 1 Recap: Where We Left Off
In Nobody Wants This Season 1, Joanne and Noah’s whirlwind romance was challenged by faith and identity. Despite deep love, Joanne hesitated to convert to Judaism, leading to a temporary breakup. The finale saw both realizing their love transcends religion — ending with a kiss and renewed commitment to each other.
Season 2 is expected to build on that emotional foundation, exploring how their bond survives real-world challenges beyond the honeymoon phase.
Release Details and Platform
Series Title: Nobody Wants This
Season 2 Premiere Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Platform: Netflix (Global Release)
Episodes: 8
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Drama
Creator: Erin Foster
What’s Next
Following the Season 2 premiere, Netflix plans a mid-season featurette exploring interfaith representation in Hollywood romantic comedies. A Season 3 renewal will depend on viewership data in the first four weeks post-launch.
Fans can expect Nobody Wants This Season 2 to explore deeper emotional layers while maintaining the wit and authenticity that made it an Emmy favorite.
