I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just finished binge-watching the second half of “Wednesday” Season 2 on Netflix! The anticipation was palpable, but the wait was worth it as all episodes were released at once. Picking up from where we left off in Part 1, this season continues to delve into the enigmatic mysteries of Nevermore Academy while introducing fresh perils and unexpected twists for Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) and her companions.
This season also ventures deeper into the universe and mythology of its beloved characters, offering new insights into the history of the Addams Family that we’ve never seen before. For instance, “Wednesday” Season 2 uncovers the origin story for Thing (portrayed by Victor Dorobantu), a central aspect conceived by series creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar as the emotional heart of this sophomore season.
Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Wednesday Season 2.
In an interview with Deadline, Gough stated that there isn’t any backstory or origins for the character known as “Thing” in their adaptation of the Addams Family. Unlike other characters, the Addams Family doesn’t have a rich mythology or history beyond the TV show and Charles Addams’ comic panels. In these early portrayals, Thing was not named and was simply part of the broader Addams Family title. Therefore, they see it as an opportunity to explore and develop these characters more deeply without being tied down by established origins. When people inquire about Thing’s origin or if they plan to reveal his backstory, Gough suggests that they are yet to delve into those aspects of the character.
In the second season of “Wednesday,” it’s revealed that the mysterious Thing is actually the severed hand of Isaac Night (Owen Painter), a former roommate and best friend of Gomez Addams (Lucius Hoyos as a teenager) from Nevermore Academy. Long before the series’ main events, Isaac tricked a young Gomez into powering a machine that was supposed to free his sister Francoise (Frances O’Connor) from her Hyde curse. However, he failed to mention that the process would also kill Gomez. To save him, Morticia (Gwen Jones as a teenager) intervened, severing Isaac’s hand and causing an explosion that killed Isaac and permanently stripped Gomez of his own powers. The electrical surge from the destroyed machine brought the hand back to life, and it was subsequently adopted by the Addams family.
Millar commented, “The concept seemed intuitive and fitting for a season. The reactions to some of the comments were intriguing. We believed it was apparent from the start when [Isaac/Slurp] emerged from the ground, showing his hand. However, I think many viewers might not have realized it and were pleasantly surprised by the ending’s twist. They exclaimed, ‘Wow! It was there all along, right in front of our eyes!’
In Millar’s words, “That scene truly represents the emotional core of the series, and it marks the most emotionally intense moment of the season. This is when The Thing, after separating and stumbling back to his family, takes responsibility for them. Throughout the season, this was the point we were aiming for. Tim Burton directed it with such heart, and it indeed delivers a powerful emotional impact. Despite being just a disembodied hand, it manages to evoke feelings, and I believe it does so successfully.
Thing’s Origin Story in Wednesday Also Solved a Gomez Addams Problem
On Wednesday, the Addams family is solidified as the “Outcasts,” a label referring to the uniquely gifted students at Nevermore Academy. This classification generally applies to most family members, with Wednesday and Morticia (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones) being seers, Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) capable of generating electricity. However, the patriarch, Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán), initially seemed to lack any noticeable powers, leaving a gap in the narrative. The origin story for Thing creatively fills this void by revealing that Gomez once had electrokinesis, similar to his brother and son.
During discussions in the writers’ room, one topic that arose was Gomez. We contemplated where he belongs among outcasts, and why he chose Nevermore. This line of thought led to the idea: ‘What if he had superpowers but lost them?’ These ideas culminated into a significant moment in the climax, which is shown through flashbacks.
Wednesday Season 2 is currently available on Netflix.
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2025-09-05 12:10