The television series “Wednesday,” which premiered in 2022, was a significant cultural phenomenon. It broke Netflix’s viewership records and catapulted its lead actress, Jenna Ortega, into international stardom. The show stood out by merging the eerie allure of its original content with an intriguing murder mystery and a touch of teenage drama. Given its incredible success, high expectations were set for the second season of “Wednesday,” promising a more intense, thrilling, and horror-centric narrative. As a result, fans were excited to revisit Nevermore Academy for another round of spooky exploits, hoping the show would continue to build upon its successful first run.
Regrettably, the desire to expand the show led to Season 2 of ‘Wednesday’ falling short in quality for many viewers. Instead of enhancing the aspects that made the first season successful, the series struggled under the pressure of its success, offering a storyline that seemed fragmented and less captivating compared to the original. Furthermore, some questionable creative decisions resulted in an inconsistent and disappointing viewing experience that fell short of rekindling the charm of ‘Wednesday’ Season 1.
3) A Further Betrayal of the Addams Family’s Core Appeal
The essential appeal of the Addams Family lies in the amusing contrast between their dark, unconventional nature and the ordinary world. It’s particularly impactful when they stand out against a mundane setting. However, by situating Wednesday at Nevermore Academy, a school for supernatural beings, the show risks weakening this key concept. This is because in a world filled with werewolves, sirens, and gorgons, the Addams’ distinct weirdness seems less extraordinary.
In the second season of “Wednesday,” the Addams family’s prominence grew significantly, involving all members more deeply. Although the increased screen time for Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán) was enjoyed by many, their increased presence also revealed a key issue with the show’s setup. The series portrays the Addams family as rulers of the odd, rather than an unusual family living within a typical world. This misconstrues what makes the characters timeless, and it lessened the season due to their growing distance from their original charm.
2) A Reliance on Lazy Narrative Shortcuts
In simpler terms, the second season of Wednesday often found itself in complex narrative predicaments and to escape these, it relied on improvised solutions that seemed forced or unnatural. Instead of allowing characters to resolve issues through logical progressions, the story would suddenly introduce new elements about its own mythology, such as a monster having an unexpected vulnerability or a sudden clarification of magical rules within the show’s world. This tendency to come up with ad-hoc solutions to plot inconsistencies weakened the dramatic impact of the story.
In Season 2 of Wednesday, the conflicts seemed insignificant due to the frequent introduction of new rules that conveniently solved any problems, resulting in an unpredictable and arbitrary world. This inconsistency led characters to act out of character, just happening to be at the right place at the right time. Additionally, the story often progressed because of coincidence, making significant plot twists feel forced and unfulfilling.
1) An Overstuffed and Unfocused Plot
The second season of “Wednesday” faced challenges due to its complex plot structure, with writers incorporating numerous subplots that often felt rushed. Characters like Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) encountered new complications such as a stalker, a cheerful principal played by Steve Buscemi, a pop-star-turned-teacher, and the introduction of her brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez). Simultaneously, the show aimed to resolve the destiny of the Hyde, delve deeper into Bianca’s (Joy Sunday) ties with the Morning Song cult, shed light on the Addams Family’s history, and expand upon various Outcast lore. This resulted in a dense storyline that may have been difficult for some viewers to follow.
The second season of Wednesday didn’t have a clear narrative direction, leading to a disjointed and slow-moving storyline. There were too many conflicting storylines which prevented any one conflict from being fully developed, resulting in a continuous shift in tone. Furthermore, the show tried to be a horror tale, a high school drama, and a family comedy simultaneously, but failed to deliver well in any of these genres. This complex structure hampered the season’s flow, obscuring its main mystery under a pile of half-developed ideas that had minimal impact on the audience.
Wednesday Season 2 is currently available on Netflix.
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2025-09-04 22:13