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After the dramatic cliffhanger ending of Season 1, many questions remain about whether the two characters will find their way to each other. Foster says that should the show be renewed, the love story between Joanne and Noah will continue to unfold at a slow, deliberate pace. While Netflix has yet to confirm the show’s renewal, Foster and the cast are hopeful for a future that explores the complexities of their relationship further.
What’s next for Joanne and Noah? Erin Foster yeases a slow-burning love story
The ending of Season 1 of Nobody Wants This left audiences on the edge of their seats, with Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (a popular male lead) facing significant crossroads in both their personal and professional lives. Fans were left wondering if they would ultimately be able to make their complicated relationship work, or if their respective careers and family expectations would tear them apart.
With no official confirmation yet from Netflix about Season 2, fans have been clamoring for answers. Erin Foster, the creator of the series, has teased that there is still much more story to be told and that Joanne and Noah’s journey is far from over.
Season 1 finale recap: Unresolved questions for Joanne and Noah
At the end of Season 1, we saw Joanne and Noah at a crucial turning point in their relationship. Joanne, a media consultant who has been manipulating the entertainment industry for years, finally admits her feelings for Noah. However, Noah is at a place in his life where he has to make difficult choices about his future — both professionally and personally. The two characters’ future is left uncertain, with no clear resolution on whether they will continue together or part ways for good.
The finale also raised the question of whether Noah would pursue his career without Joanne’s assistance or if he would follow his family’s wishes to leave the entertainment industry altogether. On the other hand, Joanne seemed to be facing her own moral dilemmas about whether she would continue with her manipulative ways or come around to a more authentic self. This leaves many wondering if Season 2 will delve deeper into these issues.
Creator Erin Foster’s hints about Season 2: “There’s So Much More Story to Tell”
Erin Foster, the creator of Nobody Wants This, has expressed excitement over the possibility of a second season, noting that the love story between Joanne and Noah is far from over. According to Foster, the relationship between the two characters will continue to develop at a slow and deliberate pace. She explains that the first season took its time in building the connection between them, and if there were a second season, she would aim to pick up right where Season 1 left off.
Foster states, “You just get to ‘I love you’ right at the end of the season? That’s a slow trajectory. So, if there was a Season 2, I would want to pick up where we leave off and continue to take it slow.” This slow-burn approach to romance has captured fans’ attention, and they’re eager to see how the story continues.
What will Season 2 look like? Brody and Bell weigh in-
While the storyline remains open-ended, the cast has their own thoughts on what’s next for Joanne and Noah. Brody, who plays Noah, suggests that the characters will “meet in the middle.” He believes that while the ending was uncertain, there’s a sense that both characters will try to make their relationship work, though the details remain up in the air.
Kristen Bell, who plays Joanne, adds, “The reason you watch a show is to decide will they or won’t they.” Bell emphasizes that the beauty of the show lies in its ambiguity and the challenges that come with navigating complex relationships. “I feel like there is so much real estate to play with when you are writing about the challenges of navigating different outlooks on life, meddling family members, and settling down.”
Why the slow-burn approach makes sense for Season 2?
One of the main aspects of Joanne and Noah’s relationship that sets Nobody Wants This apart from other romantic dramas is its deliberate, slow-burn approach. Season 1 took its time to explore both characters’ flaws, making their eventual emotional connection feel earned. Should Season 2 get the green light, fans can expect more of the same. The tension between their conflicting desires — Noah’s struggle to find his own path outside of his family’s expectations and Joanne’s attempt to break free from her own toxic career choices — will continue to be explored.
By taking a more gradual approach to their romance, the show has set the stage for a deep, nuanced exploration of relationships, self-discovery, and compromise. As both characters wrestle with their past and their future, Season 2 could present a more evolved version of their love story, where they begin to truly understand what they want from life — and each other.
Season 2: Will Netflix renew it?
As of now, Netflix has not officially renewed Nobody Wants This for a second season. However, with the popularity of the show, the success of Season 1, and the clear demand from fans for more, the chances of a renewal seem promising. Given that only a few days have passed since the series premiered in September 2024, it’s still early to confirm whether Netflix will pick up Season 2, but the overwhelming fan support could push the streaming giant to give the show another season.
For now, fans can hold onto hope that the unresolved storylines will be explored further in a future season, and that Joanne and Noah will continue their journey — however uncertain — together.