Jonathan Normolle from Owning Manhattan Has Been Invited Back for Season 2

Jonathan Normolle clarified the reason for his absence from season 2 of Owning Manhattan — and it wasn’t due to a lack of offers.

“Many inquiries are coming in regarding season 2 of Owning Manhattan. With where I am in my career and the projects I’m pursuing, a TV show doesn’t align with my current focus,” Jonathan stated in a TikTok posted after the season premiered earlier this month.

Jonathan shared screenshots from a supposed conversation with the showrunner about a potential return. There was an initial discussion about filming with Jonathan, but he seemed to change his mind before any footage was recorded.

“I get along well with everyone from Owning Manhattan. I have a great rapport with Ryan [Serhant]. I’m genuinely very happy for those involved,” he remarked. “I gained numerous opportunities from the show, but my current lifestyle doesn’t involve seeking out drama and conflict with people I genuinely enjoy.”

The real estate agent no longer views the Netflix series as a suitable match for him, stating, “The people I’m currently collaborating with aren’t interested in participating in these types of shows. We want to pursue something new, and it’s not to say I’ll never do it again. However, it needs to be on our own terms and should be something different.”

Owning Manhattan chronicles Ryan and his agents as they navigate New York City’s priciest listings in their quest to become the top real estate firm in the city. The first season featured Jonathan, Chloe Tucker Cane, Nile Lundgren, Tricia Lee, Jade Shenker, Jessica Markowski, Jessica Taylor, Jordan Hurt, Jordan March, Savannah Gowarty, and Jeffrey St. Arromand.

After facing tension with his coworkers in season 1 due to comments made on a podcast about the company, Jonathan found himself on the outskirts. He was subsequently accused of being impolite during listings, leading to Ryan’s decision to fire him during the season 1 finale.

“There are five different real estate shows in Manhattan right now. For me, there are other opportunities and paths I want to explore first,” Jonathan added. “I want it to be engaging and captivating. But it can’t just be another drama-laden reality show.”

Jonathan emphasized that he doesn’t want to be labeled a reality TV star.

“I aspire to create something meaningful and to achieve real accomplishments,” he concluded. “That’s my stance. And honestly, I hold no ill will towards any of those individuals. The drama isn’t for me; I don’t want to fabricate conflict to make things entertaining. It should be inherently engaging.”

While Jonathan did not return, most of the original cast members did. Meanwhile, Ryan recently shared with Us Weekly the commitment required for a show like Owning Manhattan.

“I made a commitment to myself, my family, my company, and Netflix. I said, ‘If we’re making this show, we’ll lay everything on the line. We want viewers to feel, ‘Wow, this is authentic. This is genuine. It’s uncomfortable at times, hilarious at others, and truly inspiring,’” he told Us. “The CEO aspect is a significant part of the struggle. There will be professional and personal sacrifices for anyone passionate about what they do. Sometimes, loving something too much may lead to challenges. I faced confrontations with three main cast members this season; it’s tough — but it has to be captured on camera because it’s real.”

He concluded: “It’s always difficult, and I’m quite anxious for audiences to see it. I do my best, and I hope people recognize the effort I’m putting in.”

Owning Manhattan is now streaming on Netflix.