Wednesdayseason 2is set to repeat one of the darkest scenes in the originalAddams Familyfranchise from over 30 years ago. Netflix’s hit seriesdepicts the titularWednesday Addams, who uncovers her psychic powerswhile studying at Nevermore Academy. During her time at the boarding school, Wednesday finds herself entangled in a mystery surrounding her family.
Thecast ofWednesdayincludes Jenna Ortega as the titular character, who finds it difficult to connect with her schoolmates due to her cold personality and her belief that expressing emotions is a weakness. Despite her reluctance,Wednesday finds herself forming a bond with her werewolf roommate, Enid Sinclair, local barista, Tyler Hyde, and her disembodied hand assistant, Thing.
Wednesdayseason 1 was a ratings hit for Netflixand is considered one of the best entries in theAddams Familyfranchise, in large part due to Jenna Ortega’s performance as Wednesday Addams and the supernatural elements explored throughout the series.Wednesdayseason two’s trailerdepictsWednesday embarking on a new adventure to save Enidfrom her impending death.
Wednesdayseason 2 will also explore more of the Addams Family’s powers, and also reveal more of Morticia Addam’s past at Nevermore Academy. The Netflix series also looks set toreenact one of the darkest moments depicted inAddams FamilyValues,released 32 years ago.
Fester Being Electrocuted In Wednesday Season 2 Repeats His Dark Addams Family Values Scenes
Uncle Fester Is Played By Fred Armisen In Wednesday
One of the characters returning forWednesdayseason 2 is Uncle Fester, played by Fred Armisen. Throughout theAddams Familyfranchise, Uncle Fester is depicted as Wednesday’s paternal uncle, andone of the Addams Family members to have supernatural powers, with thecapability to generate electricity. Fester’s powers come in handy after he revives Thing at asaddened Wednesday’s request.
Netflix has released new images fromWednesdayseason 2, which show Uncle Fester in the bathtub and also sitting in an electric chair with the cap on his head. These images of Uncle Fester arereminiscent of his dark and horrifying electrocution scenes depicted throughout the 1993 movie,Addams Family Values.
InAddams Family Values, Uncle Fester suffers from electrocution twice at the hands of Debbie.
InAddams Family Values, Uncle Fester suffers from electrocution twice at the hands of Debbie, the family nanny he is infatuated with. She first tries to kill him in the bathtub and later attempts to electrocute the entire family.Wednesdayseason 2 will mount an eerie reflection of Uncle Fester’s darkest momentsfromAddams Family Values.
Addams Family Value’s Final Electrocution Scene Has To Still Be Darker Than Wednesday Season 2’s
It Will Be Difficult For Wednesday To Live Up To Addams Family Value’s Electrocution Scene
One reason whyAddams Family Valuesis ranked asone of the bestAddamsFamilymoviesis its terrifying electrocution scene at the end of the movie. During her attempt to murder the Addams Family,Debbie is violently electrocuted when baby Pubertsets off the wires to the electric chairs where the entire family are strapped in.
Uncle Fester is one of the several characters confirmed to be returning forWednesdayseason 2. While his story hasn’t yet been fully confirmed, the upcoming second season willpotentially see Fester forming a stronger bond with Pugsley,following the revelation ofPugley’s new electric powers, which are very similar to his uncle’s.
Wednesday season 2, part 1 premieres June 16, 2025, and part 2 premieres July 20, 2025, on Netflix.
Given how terrifying Debbie’s attempt to kill the family is inAddams Family Values,it will be difficult forWednesdayto carry the same level of fear and terror in its electrocution scenes. How the scenes will play out in season two hasn’t been confirmed, but it will be interesting to see how Uncle Fester’s electrocution plays out in the Netflix series.
Wednesday
Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
