The dark side of romance has returned to the small screen. Following the success of its 2024 debut, Netflix’s true-crime docuseries Worst Ex Ever—a spinoff of the popular Worst Roommate Ever—has officially released its second installment.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2: Where to Watch and Release Time
As of May 6, 2026, the entire second season is available to stream.
- Platform: Exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
- Release Time: All episodes dropped at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6.
- Format: The season consists of four hour-long episodes, all of which were released simultaneously for binge-watching.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2: Cast and Production
As a documentary series, the “cast” primarily consists of survivors, family members, legal experts, and law enforcement officers who provide first-hand accounts of the cases.
- Director: Cynthia Childs (who also directed Worst Roommate Ever).
- Executive Producers: Jason Blum, Gretchen Palek, and Jordana Hochman.
- Production: A joint production between Blumhouse Television and ITV America.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2: Story and Case Details What to Expect
Season 2 continues the show’s signature style of blending heartbreaking interviews, startling bodycam footage, and vivid animated re-enactments. The new episodes focus on high-profile cases that have recently dominated true-crime headlines:
The “Deadpool Killer” (Wade Wilson): The season premiere, titled “Dating the Deadpool Killer,” explores the horrifying story of Kelly Matthews, who fell in love with a man she knew as Steven. She later discovered his true identity was Wade Wilson, a man with a long criminal history who went on a lethal spree in Florida in 2019.
- The Geoffrey Paschel Case: One episode is dedicated to former 90 Day Fiancé star Geoffrey Paschel. It examines the 2019 domestic assault and kidnapping of his former fiancée,Kristen Wilson, which resulted in his 18-year prison sentence.
- The “Handsome Devil” Narrative: The series explores the chilling discrepancy between these men’s public personas—often appearing charming or even finding fame on reality TV—and the violent, manipulative behavior they exhibited in private.
As of today, May 7, 2026, the series is already trending in the Netflix Top 10 across several regions. While the stories are described by viewers as “infuriating” and “horrific,” the show’s focus remains on honoring the survivors who bravely share their experiences to warn others about the patterns of domestic abuse and escalation