Overview

• Part 1 of season two premiered August 6, earning acclaim for its dark, Burton-influenced visuals alongside critiques of its formulaic mystery structure.
• Netflix has quietly released a hidden teaser for season two’s second half, which is slated to debut on September 3.
• The series secured an early renewal for a third season on July 23, guaranteeing Wednesday’s return before part two airs.
• Season two broadens the Addams Family focus with expanded roles for Morticia, Gomez and Pugsley and new characters such as music teacher Miss Capri, Grandmama and a reimagined principal.
• The opening episodes deepen the show’s horror bent by exploring Wednesday’s faltering psychic powers and escalating supernatural enigmas at Nevermore Academy and Willow Hill Hospital.