What Everybody Wants (To Know) About Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2: Cast, Plot, Release and More.

Published 06/02/2025, 12:18 AM EDT

Nobody Wants This took rom-com fans by surprise in 2024 with its fresh premise and offbeat charm. The series follows Joanne, a skeptical podcaster, and Noah, a modern rabbi, as they navigate a romance that challenges their beliefs, families, and personal boundaries. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles and a strong chemistry between leads Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, tying everything together, season one became a sleeper hit, and now, with season two on the horizon, audiences are eager to know what comes next.

What everybody wants to know about Nobody Wants This, season two, is officially out in the open.

The Cast & Plot that Everyone Wants

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Netflix has confirmed Kristen Bell and Adam Brody to return as Joanne and Noah, continuing their messy yet magnetic relationship. The plot deepens around Joanne’s hesitations about converting to Judaism, while new characters bring fresh tension. Notably, Leighton Meester joins as Abby—Joanne’s childhood adversary—adding friction and flair. New faces like Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky, and Arian Moayed will stir up the dynamic, making season two not just a continuation but a bold evolution of the original story.

The Release Date that Everyone Wants

The tastefully all over the place series has been confirmed by Netflix to be releasing on October 23, 2025. This late October, season two smartly taps into the appetite for cozy, character-driven stories during the fall TV season. Its fast production turnaround—just over a year since its debut—signals Netflix’s strong confidence in the show’s growing fanbase and awards buzz. With a Golden Globe nomination under its belt and a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Nobody Wants This is no longer a niche favorite. It’s a cultural conversation piece.

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Romance that crosses the boundaries of identity, morals, and beliefs is one that often prevails the heart for the longest. Something the heart wants regardless of Nobody or Everybody.

More that Everybody Wants (To Know)

The returning cast anchors the emotional continuity that made the first season resonate. Justine Lupe is back as Joanne’s grounded sister, while Timothy Simons reprises his role as Noah’s intellectual but awkward brother, Sasha. Jackie Tohn, previously recurring, now steps up as a series regular playing Esther, whose quirky perspective adds levity. The inclusion of Leighton Meester as Abby is perhaps the biggest twist; her past with Joanne is complicated and bound to push emotional buttons. The ensemble’s chemistry—old and new—builds a richer, more textured season for fans to sink into.

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Teaming up with creator Erin Foster and executive producers, chicken casserole master, Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window actress—Kristen Bell, Sara Foster, and Nora Silver, the show promises a refined yet bold creative direction. The production remains under 20th Television, ensuring consistent visual style and tone. With themes of identity, interfaith tension, and the contradictions of modern romance at its core, the second season aims to be both entertaining and emotionally authentic without losing the comedic backbone that defines the series.

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Will you be tuning in to this modern-day romance-comedy? Let us know in the comments below!

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba is driven by anything creative, give her a word and she’ll turn it into a story. Give her a pencil, she’ll turn it into a world. Fresh out of the lot, she has harbored a steady love for writing, honing it into an indispensable skill that she is now more than ready to put to use here at NetflixJunkie.

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