Overview

• Part 1 of Wednesday’s sophomore season debuted globally on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET on August 6 under a two-part release strategy.
• The new episodes open with Wednesday Addams facing a kidnapping and a persistent stalker as she hones her psychic powers without her ancestral spirit guide.
• Nevermore Academy’s family drama deepens as Pugsley enrolls, Morticia and Gomez take on larger roles, and Uncle Fester and Grandmama Hester return.
• Jenna Ortega headlines alongside high-profile newcomers Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, Lady Gaga and Joanna Lumley.
• Early reactions praise the show’s darker tone and intricate puzzles as viewers await the second half, which drops September 3.