Nobody Wants This Season 2: Everything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know About Nobody Wants This Season 2
A Comedy That Took Fans by Storm
Nobody Wants This became an instant hit, blending romance, humor, and cultural differences into an unforgettable story. Season 1 followed podcaster Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) as they navigated their unexpected love story. Now, Season 2 is set to bring even more surprises—with new cast members and deeper relationship challenges.
Who’s Joining Nobody Wants This Season 2?
The upcoming season is getting some exciting new faces:
- Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, The Weekend Away) guest-stars as Abby, Joanne’s middle school nemesis who’s now a famous Instagram mommy influencer.
- Miles Fowler (Bottoms) plays Lenny, Noah’s basketball teammate who gets set up with Morgan (Justine Lupe).
Returning Cast Members
The beloved cast from Season 1 is back, including:
- Kristen Bell as Joanne
- Adam Brody as Noah
- Justine Lupe as Morgan
- Timothy Simons as Sasha
- Jackie Tohn as Esther
- Michael Hitchcock as Henry
- Stephanie Faracy as Lynne
- Paul Ben-Victor as Ilan
- Tovah Feldshuh as Bina
- Sherry Cola as Ashley
New Showrunners and Executive Producers
This season welcomes Jenni Konner (Girls) and Bruce Eric Kaplan (Six Feet Under) as executive producers and showrunners. Nora Silver (Deli Boys, Welcome to Chippendales) also joins the team.
Creator Erin Foster expressed her excitement, saying: “I’m so lucky to continue this story, and to do it alongside such a talented team.”

What Happened in Season 1?
Joanne and Noah’s love story was anything but simple. As an outspoken podcaster, Joanne didn’t fit the mold of a traditional rabbi’s partner. Their relationship faced major challenges, especially when Joanne hesitated about converting to Judaism.
Despite the obstacles, Noah made a grand gesture, choosing Joanne over tradition. But will their relationship last? Season 2 is expected to explore this question in depth.
What to Expect in Season 2
Season 2 will delve into:
- The aftermath of Noah’s big decision
- How Joanne and Noah navigate cultural differences
- New conflicts introduced by Abby and Lenny
- More humor, heart, and unexpected twists
Adam Brody hints that the new season will challenge Joanne and Noah’s relationship: “What version of sacrifice is worth it? Can they grow together without losing themselves?”
When Can You Watch Nobody Wants This Season 2?
While there’s no official release date yet, you can catch up on Season 1 now on Netflix. Stay tuned for updates on Tudum and Skip Intro with Krista Smith.