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Home » Wednesday Season 2 Returns in Style but Loses Its Bite

Wednesday Season 2 Returns in Style but Loses Its Bite

Ananya Pattnaik by Ananya Pattnaik
August 7, 2025
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After a long three-year wait, Netflix’s gothic hit Wednesday returns with Season 2, Part 1—four visually stunning yet narratively uneven episodes.


The series, once again featuring Jenna Ortega as the morbidly magnetic Wednesday Addams, brings back the eerie charm of Nevermore Academy but lacks the cohesion and sharpness that made Season 1 a breakout success.

Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton directing select episodes, this season delves deeper into Addams family mythology, introduces new characters, and escalates the supernatural stakes. Yet, with just four episodes in this initial batch and the next half expected next month, Part 1 feels more like prolonged setup than satisfying storytelling.

Back at Nevermore—With New Faces and Familiar Tension

Season 2 resumes with Wednesday returning to Nevermore Academy after a summer honing her psychic abilities. She’s joined by her brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), who now possesses static electricity powers. The school is under new leadership—Principal Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi)—and Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is drafted into the campus fundraising committee, much to her daughter’s annoyance.

Wednesday’s visions return with ominous intensity, especially one involving her best friend Enid (Emma Myers), just as a new mystery grips the town—locals are being found dead with their eyes missing, attacked by crows. As she investigates, secrets from the Addams family surface, and fame begins to cloud her usual razor-sharp focus.

Strength in Style, Weakness in Substance

Visually, the series remains compelling. Tim Burton’s trademark gothic aesthetic thrives in Nevermore’s shadowed halls, candlelit corridors, and lush costuming. Ortega continues to impress with her restrained, deadpan performance, while her chemistry with Myers adds emotional complexity amid the chaos.

New additions like Evie Templeton (a wide-eyed fan) and the return of Grandmama Frump (Joanna Lumley) provide fresh, if chaotic, energy. Morticia and Gomez (Luis Guzmán) get expanded roles, but their exaggerated portrayals risk becoming tiresome.

Yet, with too many subplots and characters competing for attention, Wednesday—the heart of the show—often fades into the background. The murder mystery lacks urgency, and her prophetic visions begin to feel formulaic rather than gripping.

Missing the Iconic Edge

What truly hampers Part 1 is its lack of standout moments. There’s no cultural lightning bolt like Season 1’s viral dance scene, and the writing no longer crackles with the same dark wit. The choice to split the season mid-way dulls momentum, leaving viewers with a midseason finale that feels more like a pause than a punch.

Verdict

Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 is a moody, stylish return that expands the series’ mythos but loses some of its narrative discipline. While still entertaining in parts, it struggles to recapture the freshness and sharp tone of its debut. All eyes now turn to Part 2, which must bring cohesion—and bite—back to this gothic tale.

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