Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 – My Thoughts So Far (Spoiler-Free Review)

 

Well, spooky friends, our favourite goth girl is back! Wednesday has returned to Netflix, and Season 2, Part 1 is already proving that lightning can strike twice. I’ll be honest—I went into this season a little nervous. Season 1 set the bar high with its perfect mix of mystery, snark, and Tim Burton flair. Could the magic last?

After watching these first four episodes, I can happily say… Wednesday is still killing it (sometimes literally).

The Vibe: Darker, Moodier, and More Burtonesque

Right from the start, you can feel the shift. Season 2 leans harder into its gothic roots—creepier settings, moodier lighting, and even stranger supernatural twists. If Season 1 was a spooky school year, Season 2 feels like an all-out gothic drama.

Nevermore Academy practically breathes with haunted energy now, and I love it. The candlelit corridors, the eerie grounds, the unsettling artwork—it’s like the school itself is a character.

And let’s give credit where it’s due: Tim Burton and the creative team know their aesthetic. Every scene looks like it could be hung in a gallery of creepy-cool gothic art. It’s quirky. It’s beautiful. It’s a little unsettling. In other words—it’s Wednesday.

Jenna Ortega = Perfection (Again)

Let’s not kid ourselves. Without Jenna Ortega, this show wouldn’t be what it is. Once again, she nails the perfect blend of razor-sharp sarcasm and subtle vulnerability. She can make a one-liner cut like a knife and then, in the next scene, reveal just enough humanity to make you care deeply about her.

She walks a tricky line—keeping Wednesday cold, detached, and cutting, but never so much that we stop rooting for her. Ortega makes that balance look effortless.

Seriously—give her another award already. She is Wednesday Addams now.

The Addams Family Steps In

One of my favourite changes this season is that we’re seeing more of the Addams family. Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán) are given more screen time, and their presence adds warmth to all the darkness.

Even Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) starts stepping out of the background. He’s still awkward and strange (as every Addams should be), but we’re beginning to see his sibling bond with Wednesday in new and surprisingly sweet ways.

It’s a great reminder that while Wednesday might love the macabre, she’s not detached from her family. The Addams’s are creepy, kooky, and absolutely devoted to one another. That loyalty comes through here in ways that deepen the story.

The Mystery and the Mayhem

Of course, what would Wednesday be without a juicy mystery? Season 2 delivers—though it does stumble a little in the beginning.

The first two episodes are heavy on setup. Lots of moving parts. Lots of new characters (including cameos from legends like Christopher Lloyd, Billie Piper, and Steve Buscemi). At times, it feels like too much. Not all of these threads get enough time to breathe.

But by Episode 3, the story tightens, the suspense builds, and you’re fully hooked again. And that cliffhanger at the end of Part 1? Brutal—in the best possible way.

The Split Season Choice

Now, let’s talk about Netflix’s decision to release the season in two halves.

On one hand, the cliffhanger absolutely works. It leaves me buzzing with theories, rewatching scenes for hidden clues, and counting the days until Part 2 drops.

On the other hand… it’s frustrating. Season 1 was so bingeable, and breaking Season 2 in half kills that momentum a bit. It’s like being halfway through a spooky rollercoaster ride and being told, “Okay, come back next month for the rest.”

Still, I’ll give them this: they know how to keep fans talking.

Wednesday Season 2 (Part 1): A Gothic Return Worth the Wait

Here’s my quick breakdown of what works and what could be sharpened:

What’s Working:

  • Jenna Ortega steals the show again. Her razor-sharp deadpan wit anchors the season, balancing darkness and charm with impeccable timing.
  • An expanded Addams family adds depth and dynamism. Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley give Wednesday a richer emotional landscape.
  • Darker tone and higher stakes elevate the drama. From psychic premonitions to crow-related mayhem and supernatural mysteries, Part 1 turns up the horror dial.
  • Visual flair remains stunning. Tim Burton’s gothic aesthetics, eerie set design, and spooky humour make Nevermore Academy feel alive (and possibly haunted).

What Could Be Improved:

  • An overload of subplots and characters. Big-name cameos are fun, but they sometimes dilute the focus.
  • Uneven pacing early on. The setup-heavy first two episodes drag a bit before Episode 3 kicks things into gear.
  • Split-season frustration. The cliffhanger works, but the month-long wait until Part 2 (September 3) disrupts binge-watch flow.

Final Verdict: Still Addams-delightful—with Room to Grow

Element

Highlight

Caveat

Lead Performance

Ortega’s deadpan intensity keeps the show grounded

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Family Dynamics

Adds emotional weight and new narrative avenues

Pugsley’s character still undercooked

Tone & Mystery

Richer, creepier, more thrilling than Season 1

Some suspense threads feel fragmented

Visual & Style

Goth, quirky, and memorably Burton-esque

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Narrative Flow

Engaging, twist-heavy payoff

Early pacing uneven; overstuffed subplots

Release Strategy

Builds intrigue with cliffhanger

Split-season disrupts momentum

So far, I’d give Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 4 out of 5 Talons.

If Part 2 delivers on the promise of that finale, we may be talking about one of the best gothic dramas Netflix has ever made.

Until then, stay spooky.

 


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