Nobody Wants This season 3 on Netflix: critics call it a rebound
By Tanishq BhattEntertainment Writer, Peepals Global
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Season 3 of Netflix's Nobody Wants This, with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, dropped all 10 episodes on October 22, 2026 and holds an 87% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What Happened
The third season of Nobody Wants This, the Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, was released worldwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with all 10 episodes available at once, including in India. Early reviews are largely positive: the season held an 87% critics' score on the review site Rotten Tomatoes from 15 reviews, and several critics called it a clear improvement on the second season, though some said it rushes its central romance.
Key Facts
- Release: all 10 episodes of season 3 on Netflix from October 22, 2026.
- Stars: Kristen Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah; the series was created by Erin Foster.
- Story: Joanne and Noah move in together, and Joanne begins the process of converting to Judaism.
- New cast members include Sarah Silverman and Andrew Rannells.
- Rotten Tomatoes critics' score: 87% from 15 reviews at the time of writing.
- Collider's reviewer said the season "wastes no time", unlike a second season she felt was spinning its wheels.
- Tom's Guide gave it 3.5 out of 5, saying the show is in a hurry to move Joanne and Noah's relationship along.
- The global premiere was set for midnight Pacific time, 12:30 pm in India on October 22, with no weekly roll-out of episodes.
Why It Matters
Nobody Wants This follows the relationship between Joanne and Noah, two people from different faith backgrounds. Several critics felt its second season lost momentum: Collider's reviewer said it was spinning its wheels, and a reviewer at Riot described a slump. The third season therefore had to show the series could recover, and on early evidence most reviewers think it has.
The praise centres on the lead pair. Critics at Tom's Guide and Collider both singled out the easy chemistry between Bell and Brody as the show's strongest asset. The Guardian's reviewer gave the season four stars out of five, MovieWeb called it some of the show's funniest and smartest work, and Screen Rant said it leans into cosy, comfortable storytelling over big romantic drama, which it did not see as entirely a bad thing.
The criticism is about speed and depth. The Tom's Guide review argued that the season races through big relationship steps, and The Hollywood Reporter's critic said the show cannot completely shake the habits that held it back before. An Indian review, by India TV News, noted that the supporting characters are sometimes more compelling to watch than the main couple.
For Indian viewers, the season went live at the same moment as everywhere else: the global premiere was set for midnight Pacific time, which was 12:30 pm in India on October 22. The title was among the searches trending in India this week.
| Review | Verdict in brief |
|---|---|
| Collider | A rebound that "wastes no time" |
| Tom's Guide | 3.5/5; likable leads, rushed pacing |
| The Guardian | 4/5 |
| MovieWeb | Among the show's funniest and smartest episodes |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% from 15 reviews |
Impact
Short-term: With all episodes available at once, viewers can watch the whole season immediately, and the positive reviews may bring back some who drifted away after season 2.
Long-term: How the third season performs with viewers will weigh on any decision about the show's future, which Netflix has not announced.
Who is affected: Netflix subscribers in India and around the world, the show's cast and creator, Erin Foster, and other streaming platforms competing for the same audience of adult viewers.
Key Takeaway
Nobody Wants This season 3, released on Netflix on October 22, 2026, is being received as a rebound, with critics praising Kristen Bell and Adam Brody but faulting its rushed pace.
Questions and Answers
When was Nobody Wants This season 3 released on Netflix?
All 10 episodes of season 3 were released on Netflix worldwide, including in India, on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
How many episodes are in Nobody Wants This season 3?
Season 3 has 10 episodes, all released at once rather than weekly.
Is Nobody Wants This season 3 good, according to critics?
Mostly yes. It held an 87% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes from 15 reviews at the time of writing. Critics praise the chemistry between Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, though some say the season rushes the relationship.
What happens in Nobody Wants This season 3?
Joanne and Noah move in together and Joanne begins converting to Judaism, with new cast members including Sarah Silverman and Andrew Rannells.
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