‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Review: Jenna Ortega Delights
The Season 2, Part 1 opener of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” titled “Here We Woe Again” takes viewers on a dark and mysterious journey alongside the macabre teen, Wednesday Addams, portrayed perfectly by Jenna Ortega. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar with Tim Burton directing, the series delves deeper into Wednesday’s psychic abilities and her return to Nevermore Academy for the fall term.
As Wednesday hones her prophetic visions and uncovers a shocking mystery surrounding Jericho, she also delves into the secrets of the Addams family lore, including the strained relationship between Wednesday and her mother, Morticia, played by Catharine Zeta-Jones. The season is filled with intrigue, depth, and zing, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats just like the first season did.
Having spent her summer mastering her psychic abilities and uncovering secrets in Goody’s Book of Shadows, Wednesday is ready to return to Nevermore Academy. However, this year, things are different. Her younger brother, Pugsley, is now enrolled at the school, and Wednesday must navigate newfound fame and a chilling vision involving her best friend, Enid. As she races against time to prevent the vision from coming true, Wednesday discovers darker aspects of her precognitions and uncovers long-hidden family secrets.
Despite criticisms of the show being a Netflix-ified version of the classic Charles Addams tale, “Wednesday” Season 2, Part 1, continues to captivate viewers with its mystifying darkness and Ortega’s commanding performance. The themes of mother-daughter relationships, feeling ostracized, and navigating friendships resonate with audiences globally, making the show’s messages universal.
While the first half of Season 2 offers visual delights and layered enigmas, one critique is the decision to split the season into two parts. Audiences could have easily continued through four additional episodes instead of waiting for the conclusion. Overall, “Wednesday” Season 2, Part 1, remains twisted, enticing, and devour-able, with Burton’s signature style shining through.
Fans can now stream “Wednesday” Season 2, Part 1, on Netflix, immersing themselves in the eerie world of the Addams family once again.
