Thursday TV: 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 Premieres Amidst Volcanic 9-1-1 and David Tennant's Prison Drama

Key points

• 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 premieres on Netflix with a 10-episode binge, featuring Noah and Joanne cohabiting and Joanne beginning Jewish conversion classes.
• '9-1-1' depicts a volcanic eruption in Los Angeles, while '9-1-1: Nashville' introduces biblical plagues in Music City.
• David Tennant stars as a prison guard in the Season 3 premiere of 'Time' on BritBox.
• Jeff Hiller guest stars as a vampire in 'Eternally Yours,' and 'Cupertino' explores a legal case involving a sentient AI chatbot.
• Thursday Night Football features the New England Patriots playing the Chicago Bears on Prime Video.

Background

The return of 'Nobody Wants This' follows Netflix’s October 2026 slate, which previously highlighted the series alongside other new titles. The show had been noted in earlier coverage as a key part of the platform’s fall lineup, following its initial run in previous seasons.

How outlets are covering it

TVLine and TV Insider provide comprehensive schedules, highlighting the breadth of Thursday’s lineup. The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter offer critical reviews of 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3. The Guardian praises the chemistry between the secondary couple, Sasha and Morgan, noting that the show successfully shifts focus to new romantic dynamics. In contrast, The Hollywood Reporter criticizes the show for toning down its exploration of Jewish culture and relying on familiar, exasperating character habits, arguing that the central couple’s conflict lacks the previous seasons' stakes. Both outlets agree that the ensemble cast, particularly Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons, elevates the material despite the central plot’s lower stakes.

Why it matters

The premiere of 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 marks a significant shift in the show’s narrative from cultural conflict to domestic stability, testing the audience’s engagement with a settled romantic arc. Simultaneously, the extreme scenarios in '9-1-1' and the legal complexities in 'Cupertino' reflect current trends in television toward high-concept drama and AI-related legal issues.

What to watch

Viewers can watch all 10 episodes of 'Nobody Wants This' on Netflix. 'Time' will air weekly on BritBox, and '9-1-1' episodes will continue on ABC. 'Cupertino' and 'War' will air on CBS and HBO, respectively, with 'Eternally Yours' on CBS.