Loosely inspired by the real-life story of creator Erin Foster, the first season followed the unlikely pairing between an agnostic outspoken podcaster and an unconventional rabbi after meeting at a dinner party. After 10 episodes of exploring the couple's on-and-off again romance, the Season 1 finale concluded with an uncertain future between the duo after Joanne revealed she wasn't ready to convert to Judaism.

The original Season 1 cast will return alongside a few new additions. Leighton Meester will guest star as Abby, an Instagram mommy influencer and Joanne's childhood nemesis. Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky and Arian Moayed will also appear in the upcoming season.

Netflix renewed the rom-com series not long after its premiere in September 2024. Following the success of Season 1, Foster talked with Variety about the fan reactions and how creating the show was "a career highlight."

"The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed," she said.

Since debuting in 2024, "Nobody Wants This" has become a massive hit among audiences captivated by the chemistry between Joanne and Noah. Foster will return as an executive producer alongside her sister, Sara Foster, for Season 2. Newcomer Nora Silver will join as an executive producer, as well as Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who will also serve as showrunners.