Los Angeles’ quirkiest couple is back to test your faith in romance—and possibly your patience for awkward family dinners. Season 2 of Nobody Wants This is almost here, and the new season promises not just more heart and humor, but a whirlwind of surprising twists and fresh faces that are bound to shake things up. Whether you fell hard for Joanne and Noah’s endearing love story or just crave more behind-the-scenes Golden Globe-caliber magic, brace yourself: Season 2 is shaping up to be the can’t-miss event of the fall.
Falling Deeper: The Next Chapter for Joanne & Noah
Joanne (Kristen Bell), the agnostic and outspoken podcaster, and Noah (Adam Brody), the big-hearted rabbi, swept both critics and audiences off their feet in Season 1 with their whirlwind romance against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles. Their chemistry wasn’t just a fan favorite—it garnered Golden Globes, SAG, and Critics Choice nominations for both leads, with Brody even scoring a win for Critics Choice. Not too shabby for a show about love, faith, and figuring out how to survive meeting each other’s friends.
Now, with Season 2 dropping October 23 on Netflix, creator Erin Foster is ready to dig even deeper. She’s thrilled to explore the “interesting part of every relationship” where real life sets in. According to Foster, viewers will see how their relationship weathers day-to-day routines, milestone events (think birthdays and holidays), and the sometimes tumultuous clash of future dreams. The true test? Surviving partner introductions, routine clashes, and, perhaps scariest of all, each other’s friends.
New Faces, New Drama: Meet the Season 2 Cast
If you thought the cast was stacked before, prepare for a talent overload. Season 2 welcomes:
- Leighton Meester (The Weekend Away, Gossip Girl) as Abby, Joanne’s middle-school nemesis turned Instagram mommy influencer. (Fun extra: Meester is married to Brody off-screen, making her on-screen sparring with Bell all the sweeter for the writers.)
- Miles Fowler (Bottoms) as Lenny, Noah’s Matzah Ballers teammate, who brings “cool and confident energy” and gets set up with Morgan (played by Justine Lupe).
- Alex Karpovsky (Girls) as recurring guest star Big Noah, the overly confident rabbi at Noah’s temple and, as described by Foster, a “dream” to write for.
- Arian Moayed (Succession, Inventing Anna) as Dr. Andy, a self-admiring psychotherapist who might just be the unexpected—and hilariously perfect—match for Morgan.
As for the supporting players, Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons return to bring sibling chaos to new heights. With this crew, expect fireworks at every family gathering (and probably some passionate explanations about the proper way to slice a bagel).
Behind the Scenes: Power Players at the Helm
Great shows need great minds, and Season 2 is rolling out its behind-the-scenes A-team:
- Jenni Konner (Girls)
- Bruce Eric Kaplan (Girls, No Good Deed, Six Feet Under)
- Returning executive producer Nora Silver (Deli Boys, Welcome to Chippendales, Single Drunk Female)
Konner calls working with Foster and Kaplan “a dream,” praising Foster’s “crystal clear voice” and genuine collaborative spirit. Kaplan, meanwhile, confesses to being “excited beyond belief” to join a show he calls both unique and beautiful.
Season 1’s creative heart remains solid, with Erin Foster and her sister Sara Foster (executive producer) dedicated to continuing their exploration of what makes relationships hilarious, complicated, and occasionally award-nominated.
Bigger Questions, Bolder Moves: The Stakes for Season 2
It’s not all fun and games, of course. Season 1 left Joanne and Noah at a crossroads: Joanne isn’t Jewish—a major complication for any rabbi’s love life. Joanne even considered converting, but admitted she wasn’t quite ready for that leap. Just when it seemed love would lose to circumstance, Noah’s dramatically heartfelt parking lot gesture after a bat mitzvah proved that he, too, isn’t ready to give up.
Adam Brody reveals his take on the ending: for Noah, it’s a promise—“I put you first. Everything else will work itself out, but I’m saying that you are my priority.” The question is, “Everything else” is… well, a lot. Vast cultural differences, skepticism from Noah’s tight-knit family, and the perennial worry: “In the light of day, will he still feel that way?”
Season 2, Foster says, will dive headfirst into these questions. What does real sacrifice look like? Does love mean dimming yourself, or do you grow together without losing who you are? According to Brody, the show’s magic is in exploring this delicate balancing act—ideally, nobody needs to metaphorically lop off a limb.
The countdown is on: Season 2 premieres October 23 on Netflix. While you eagerly await the next chapter, catch up on Season 1 (also streaming), and dig into extras like Skip Intro with Krista Smith or updates on Tudum. Love may be complicated, but streaming great TV never should be. Get the popcorn ready—you’re not going to want to miss a second.
