Netflix has scored another major win with the return of its hit comedy series Nobody Wants This, as the show’s second season shattered viewership records within days of release.
According to Netflix’s official ratings data, Season 2 garnered 12.8 million views worldwide in its first four days, making it the most-watched English-language TV series on the platform for the week of October 21–27, 2025.
A Sharp and Hilarious Look at Modern Motherhood
Created by and starring Kristen Bell and Casey Wilson, Nobody Wants This continues to delight audiences with its sharp humor and unapologetic look at the chaotic, competitive world of Los Angeles motherhood.
The series blends comedy with biting social commentary, offering an honest portrayal of modern parenting pressures , from school politics to social media perfectionism.
The “Superhero Battle” Finale Everyone’s Talking About
The second season’s finale has especially caught fans’ attention. Set during a chaotic school fundraiser, the episode culminates in an over-the-top food fight sequence that co-creator Casey Wilson described as “our version of a superhero battle.”
The scene took four days to film and involved dozens of extras, precision choreography, and gallons of flying dessert. “We wanted to go big bigger than anyone would expect from a suburban comedy,” Wilson told The Hollywood Reporter.
Critical and Audience Praise
Early reviews have been glowing. IndieWire praised the show as “a deeply specific and consistently funny satire,” applauding the strong chemistry between Bell and Wilson and their fearless approach to skewering modern parenting culture.
Fans on social media have also praised the season’s emotional depth, noting how it manages to balance heartfelt storytelling with outrageous humor a combination that has become the show’s signature.
A Flagship Success for Netflix Comedy
Produced by A House of Dynamite, Nobody Wants This has become one of Netflix’s strongest-performing original comedies. The record-breaking debut of Season 2 further solidifies its place as a key part of Netflix’s comedy lineup.With audience enthusiasm showing no signs of slowing, many are already wondering when Season 3 might be announced. For now, one thing’s clear nobody can stop watching Nobody Wants This.
