Nobody Wants This has become one of Netflix’s biggest surprises. Season 2 of the romantic comedy, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has outperformed major titles to take the number one spot globally. With 94 million views and over 418 million hours watched, it sits comfortably above The Witcher Season 4, which managed 74 million views despite being one of the platform’s most expensive fantasy shows. Netflix has already renewed Nobody Wants This for a third season.
The contrast between the two shows could not be sharper. Nobody Wants This thrives on romance. The Witcher, on the other hand, is battling an identity crisis. The departure of Henry Cavill has left a void that even strong production and new faces cannot fill. Fans have reacted with anger as there is a 20% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many seem unwilling to accept Liam Hemsworth as Geralt and they are turning their disappointment into a complete boycott of the show.
The Witcher’s fourth season is not without merit. Critics have acknowledged its clearer storytelling and strong performances from the supporting cast. But the fan backlash has overshadowed all of that. The numbers show that audiences today respond more to sincerity than spectacle. Nobody Wants This is performing good because of warmth and human conflict, while The Witcher struggles to rebuild trust.