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Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Debuts on Netflix with Darker Tone and Expanded Ensemble

Critics praise the first four episodes’ deeper Addams Family focus alongside Tim Burton’s gothic direction, with a cliffhanger building toward Part 2’s September 3 release.

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Overview

  • Netflix released the first four episodes of Wednesday Season 2 on August 6, with the remaining episodes scheduled for September 3.
  • Early reviews commend the sophomore run for embracing darker horror elements and refining the series’ blend of mystery, humor and gothic style.
  • The storyline sees Wednesday grappling with newfound popularity and cryptic visions that tie into a fresh murder mystery at Nevermore Academy.
  • The expanded lineup adds Steve Buscemi as principal, Thandiwe Newton, Billie Piper and Lady Gaga as new faculty, and brings Morticia, Gomez and Pugsley Addams into central roles on campus.
  • Tim Burton returns to direct multiple episodes, including a stop-motion sequence, with Jenna Ortega serving as an executive producer on Season 2.