Wednesday Addams returns to Nevermore Academy with darker undertones, more pronounced edges, and secrets that will captivate you; so if you thought Season 1 reached its peak of delectable gloom, prepare yourself. This is not an encore; rather, it is Wednesday amplified to eleven. Curious about Wednesday season 2? We spill the tea on Netflix’s smash hit!
Quick facts
Wednesday Season 2 release date: It has been streaming on Netflix since August 6.
Wednesday Season 2 Cast: Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, joined by Emma Myers (Enid), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia), Luis Guzmán (Gomez), Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley), Victor Dorobantu (Thing), and Hunter Doohan (Tyler). New faces include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Thandiwe Newton, Joanna Lumley, Christopher Lloyd, Evie Templeton, and Lady Gaga.
Wednesday Season 2 gets darker and delicious
Murderers on the run, haunting visions, high-stakes investigations, and the age-old conflict between "outcasts" and "normies" were all parts of Season 1. The world seems much more perilous now. There is an overwhelming sense of foreboding in every shot, the suspense builds, and it feels like each dark alley, wooded path, or hidden corner conceals something ominous. Even though it's darker, it seems more vibrant. Season 2 moves at a breakneck speed, making you nervous that you could miss something important if you look away.
What you need to know before tuning in
Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, is just like any other adolescent girl: she uses her psychic powers to track down serial murderers in her spare time. She encountered an obstacle when the school was on vacation. Her book isn't selling. Unfortunately for her, her parents are also present, and her brother Pugsley has also enrolled at Nevermore. After Weems leaves, Wednesday's new school celebrity status impresses her replacement, Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), but the girl faces a new stalker and tormentor.
While the first season vacillated between serious humour and overall gloom, the second season toned things down a little. Jenna seems noticeably depressed, and the atmosphere is darker. Wednesday despises her newfound star status after rescuing the school. And she becomes as nihilistic and caustic as one can go in this goth Harry Potter rendition. However, it remains fresh throughout. Jenna Ortega delivers a terrific performance once again, solidifying her status as one of the top young performers working today and preventing Wednesday from being a one-hit wonder.
Why Wednesday Season 2 retains its cult status
Just like its protagonist, Wednesday's second season develops. It maintains its adolescent taste even as it becomes more mature than a young adult. Although shown via a somewhat more adult perspective, the concerns and challenges are all very adolescent. However, the audience remains captivated throughout the entire experience. The episode abruptly returns viewers to the Nevermore Academy, the school that Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) rescued from otherworldly doom after spending a summer honing her psychic talents and taking down a serial murderer in Kansas. This year, Wednesday must also prepare for her family's presence at Nevermore, in addition to dealing with the fame of being a community hero. The new year at Nevermore begins with a disastrous start, as Wednesday's latest psychic vision reveals the damage done to her friend Enid (Emma Myers), the curiously pleasant new principal, Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), and more.
The audience spends more time with the other Addams family members, except Wednesday, which leads to that. Thanks to everyone's attendance at Nevermore this year, we get to spend more time with Pugsley and, luckily, the parents. With everyone getting an arc and Jenna Ortega getting a break, the program takes a more Addams Family approach than Wednesday's.
Our elevator pitch
Christina Ricci's delightfully unstable comeback as Marilyn Thornhill more than justified the little time we got to see her. On top of that, newbie Evie Templeton's portrayal of Agnes Demille remarkably mirrors Wednesday. The disturbing character she plays is a perfect fit for the Netflix series, and Templeton has already established herself as an actress to watch out for. Season two's first four episodes also feature a multitude of well-known characters. Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, and Joanna Lumley are just a few of the outstanding new cast members whose eccentricities and charisma bring the season's theme of outcasts to life. Hopefully, the second half of the season will reveal their enigmatic significance in the show's developing plot more completely.