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Nobody Wants This Season 2 Debuts on Netflix as Reviews Divide and Renewal Remains Uncertain

With renewal undecided, early reviews are divided on tone and the show’s treatment of faith.

Overview

  • All 10 episodes of the sophomore season are now streaming worldwide on Netflix following the October 23 release.
  • The new chapter centers on the couple’s interfaith challenges and Joanne’s hesitation about converting, with friction from family, faith and logistics.
  • Critics praise Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s chemistry while others cite a dip in charm and repetitive beats, with a reported Rotten Tomatoes score around 83% compared with roughly 95% for season 1.
  • Season 2 introduces high-profile additions including Seth Rogen and Leighton Meester and shifts under new showrunners Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, with production primarily in Los Angeles.
  • Kristen Bell says a writers’ room is already at work on a potential season 3, though Netflix has not issued a formal renewal.