Worst Ex Ever is back with season 2. Unfortunately, the four stories it features are no less horrifying. The true crime series serves both as nightmare fuel and cautionary tale, which may be why it’s currently drawing in viewers from all over the world.
With 8 million views last week, Worst Ex Ever became the third most-watched show on Netflix globally, as well as the #1 show in four countries. Should we expect more episodes somewhere down the line?
Worst Ex Ever Season 3 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news available about a potential Worst Ex Ever season 3. That doesn’t mean a follow-up isn’t going to happen.
The second season debuted recently, so Netflix might be waiting to assess viewership before committing to more episodes. As long as another season gets the green light, new episodes could arrive in a year or two.
Worst Ex Ever Cast
- Kelly Matthews
- Kristen Wilson Chapman
- Sabrina Grigsby
- Matt Johnson
- Christopher Lane
- Nicholas Jones
- Heather Ens
What Is Worst Ex Ever About?
A true crime anthology, the series explores relationships that spiraled. They eventually devolved into manipulation, abuse, stalking, or even murder. It’s created by the team behind Worst Roommate Ever and combines interviews with dramatic reenactments to examine how love turned into nightmare. Each episode focuses on a different case, told largely from the perspective of survivors.
Season 2 opens with “Dating the Deadpool Killer,” an episode centred on Kelly Matthews and her relationship with Wade Wilson. A heavily tattooed Florida man, he initially appeared charming. As the relationship progressed, however, Wilson became increasingly erratic and violent.
The episode follows the horrifying escalation that eventually leads to Wade murdering two women. If his name sounds familiar, he was internationally known as the “Deadpool Killer” because he shares a name with the Marvel character. The episode examines how warning signs were overlooked and how law enforcement handled earlier complaints against him, which makes it particularly infuriating.
The second episode focuses on Geoffrey Paschel, known from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. The third tells the unsettling story of Katie Long and Joyce Pelzer, while the fourth follows Karen Kummerer’s abusive relationship with Scott Freeman.
If Worst Ex Ever season 3 happens, it will likely follow the same pattern, sharing disturbing stories that stay with you. Light viewing, this is not.
Are There Other Shows Like Worst Ex Ever?
If you were gripped by Worst Ex Ever, check out some of the other true crime content available on Netflix. Recent additions include Should I Marry a Murderer?, Trust Me: The False Prophet, The Predator of Seville, and The TikTok Killer.
