Talk about perfect timing. Netflix just dropped the kind of announcement that makes entertainment columnists sit up straight — “Nobody Wants This” returns October 23rd, barely catching its breath after season one’s runaway success.
The news broke during an FYSEE Emmy event in LA, where the streaming giant orchestrated one of those “spontaneous” moments that probably took weeks to choreograph. Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, and show creators Erin and Sara Foster delivered the goods with enough practiced casualness to make even the most seasoned publicist proud.
Let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this turnaround. While “Stranger Things” fans are practically aging in real-time between seasons, “Nobody Wants This” is serving up a second helping faster than you can say “binge-watch.” In today’s streaming landscape, where two-year gaps between seasons have become the norm, this quick return feels almost rebellious.
The numbers tell quite a story — and darling, what a page-turner it is. Season one didn’t just succeed; it absolutely demolished expectations. Six weeks lounging in Netflix’s Global English Top 10 TV list, 57 million views since its September 2024 debut, and a reach spanning 89 countries. No wonder Netflix executives are practically floating down their Sunset Boulevard offices.
The show’s premise sounds like something cooked up during a particularly inspired pitch meeting: Bell plays a convert-to-be who falls for Brody’s charismatic rabbi. Somehow, it works beautifully — walking that delicate line between cultural commentary and romantic comedy with the precision of a Manolo-wearing tightrope walker. That 95% Rotten Tomatoes score? Pure Hollywood gold.
Season two’s guest roster reads like someone raided television’s coolest cocktail party. Leighton Meester’s joining the cast (hello, “The O.C.” reunion we didn’t know we needed), alongside Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky, and Arian Moayed. Behind the scenes, the creative dream team of Steven Levitan, Jenni Konner, and Nora Silver remains intact — because why mess with perfection?
Netflix’s choice of an October premiere? Absolutely brilliant. While other platforms scramble to fill their Halloween quotas with the usual spooky fare, “Nobody Wants This” offers the perfect autumn alternative. Think less jump-scares, more Jewish holiday dinner scenes that’ll have you reaching for both your phone and a bowl of matzo ball soup.
Production wrapped on May 12th (thank you, Jackie Tohn’s Instagram for the intel), making this quick turnaround even more impressive. It’s giving serious old-school network TV energy — remember when we didn’t have to wait half a decade between seasons?
The speed of this return suggests either remarkable foresight or Netflix’s ability to pivot faster than a reality show contestant dodging drama. Perhaps both. In an era where streaming services often throw content at the wall like overcooked spaghetti, this feels calculated, confident, and surprisingly old-school.
Come October 23rd, “Nobody Wants This” will prove once again that reverse psychology works wonders in Hollywood. Who knew that the show nobody supposedly wanted would become the one thing everyone can’t stop talking about? In the end, Netflix might have just pulled off the biggest plot twist of 2025 — making us all want more of what we thought nobody wanted.
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