Summary
Wednesday’sNetflixpremiere in November 2022 was a huge hit. Season 1, which had eight episodes, focused on the bitter, sarcastic, and clever Wednesday Addams that fans know and love. WhileJenna Ortega’sScreamcharacter Tara Carpenteris one of her best, it was impressive seeing the actor give this iconic character a new spin.
Sinceseason 2 ofWednesdaywon’t premiere until 2025, fans are eagerly awaiting new episodes and wondering what’s going to happen. While no one knows what the main mystery will be and what Wednesday will be up to,Jenna Ortega shared something intriguing aboutWednesdayseason 2 that suggests it will be much darker. After reading her comments, fans can make a few educated guesses about season 2.
What Did Jenna Ortega Say About Wednesday Season 2?
According toE! News, Jenna Ortega talked aboutWednesdayseason 2 at the 2023 Emmy Awards in January 2024 and saidWednesday season 2 has “more horror"in it. She said:
“I’ve received some scripts for the second season and we’re definitely leaning into more horror. It’s really, really exciting because all throughout the show, Wednesday does need a bit of an arc. She never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”
Ortega called the new episodes “more action-packed” and added:
“I think each episode will probably feel a little bit like a movie, which is nice.”
Since someWednesdayseason 1 problems need fixing, including Wednesday’s awkward romance with Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan),Wednesdayseason 2’s darker tone is a step in the right direction. Season 1 was definitely eerie, but it’s hard to say that it was terrifying. ConsideringJenna Ortega’s great horror movie resumeincludingThe Babysitter: Killer QueenandX, she definitely excels when playing a character investigating something eerie. Ortega plays Wednesday Addams as a quick-thinking, no-nonsense teenager who can put puzzle pieces together and make connections that no one else can.
It’ll be exciting to see what Ortega does in season 2. Now that Wednesday is used to Nevermore, she feels responsible for the well-being of her fellow strange, quirky, and unique students. She’ll do everything within her power to ensure they’re safe. She’s also motivated by wanting to protect her family’s legacy and reputation. While people might have underestimated her as the new Goth kid in town, she isn’t naive and innocent.
SinceWednesdayseason 1 ended with a cliffhanger suggesting a new mystery, it makes sense that season 2 would be scarier. This will allow Wednesday to play detective once more and will also ensure that the show continues to lean into thecreepy setting of Nevermore, Wednesday’s boarding school. Jenna Ortega’s comments suggest that Wednesday is in more trouble than viewers might have realized. Since someone has been spying on her, it’s possible that her life is in danger and she’s taking a big risk by going back to Nevermore. While that’s bad news for Wednesday, it’s great news for fans who want to see the Netflix series raise the stakes.
WhileWednesdayseason 1 was fairly dark consideringthe main villain the Hyde Monster, it’s possible to expect a new villain inWednesdayseason 2. They could be connected to Wednesday’s family, which would add a new layer of complexity. A new villain with an interesting backstory would also give Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) more chances to return to the show. Given the fact that her parents attended the boarding school, this could work. Seeing Wednesday in a precarious position would be thrilling and scary. Even though she searched for the monster, it never felt like she was in grave danger in season 1.
What Happened In Wednesday Season 1?
Wednesdayseason 1 focused on Wednesday Addams becoming a student at Nevermoreand trying her best to get through the school year unscathed. Of course, Wednesday can’t help but stir up trouble everywhere she goes. Before long, she has made a big impression on the teachers, who think she’s a problem, and her classmates, who are equally threatened and intrigued by her. Wednesday’s roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) becomes a trusted friend, which is moving to watch.
By the end of Wednesday season 1,Wednesday has figured out that her love interest Tyler is the Hyde Monster. She has alsodiscovered Ms. Thornhill’s (Christina Ricci) evil plot to kill the Nevermore students whom she finds strange.Jenna Ortega’sWednesdaychanges were a good ideabecause it’s more fun to see the strong-willed and courageous character solving mysteries instead of dealing with typical teenage drama dating problems.
Hopefully every episode ofWednesdayseason 2 will focus on the horror elements of the story, along with how Wednesday uses her intelligence to solve yet another fascinating mystery.
