Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Review
Director: Tim Burton
Date Created: 2025-08-06 19:20
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Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Review: Directed once again by Tim Burton and created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, Wednesday returns with Season 2. The first four episodes were released today on August 6, 2025, and the rest of the season will be available on September 3. So yes, the season is split into two parts, which I’ll get into later.
The show returns with a whole lot of gothic charm, quick wit, and offbeat chaos that made Season 1 such a success. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Christina Ricci, and some familiar faces, some of whom have more screen time during this season. The show returns to Nevermore Academy, where Wednesday must contend with fame, new threats, and bizarre mysteries.
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Review
Most importantly, Wednesday Season 2 picks up immediately on the dark and ominous tone of Nevermore Academy. In this season, Wednesday is no longer an outcast; she’s a school celebrity now, and that makes things more complicated. I liked how the show didn’t reboot the whole thing last season. Instead, it was built from what had preceded and introduced new threats, new characters, and an even deeper mystery.
The cherry on top? Jenna Ortega again absolutely crushes the role. Her witty expressions, sarcastic wit, and odd but assertive personality make Wednesday Addams one of the most entertaining characters to behold on Netflix. She exudes a certain type of energy, icy, intelligent, and always one step ahead, that never becomes stale.
What was a pleasant surprise for me here this season is the greater focus on her relationship with her mom, Morticia, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Their fight scenes and emotional depth brought more to the show. There was one scene in the woods (which I won’t reveal) that was intense and emotional, one of the season’s highlights, for sure.
As for the mystery, I’d say Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 is an improvement. There’s a new case to solve, with secrets, suspects, and weird events. And no, not a rehash of Season 1. The danger here is more personal. There’s also a new cool challenge at Nevermore that gave me a nod to other fantasy school narratives, but darker.
The cliffhanger during Episode 4 has you on the edge, and yes, that is thrilling and frustrating. Personally, I do not like keeping the seasons divided into two halves. I understand Netflix is doing it to keep the audience on their toes, but it ruins the pace of the show. Having to wait for the second half is like pausing when the action begins.
The rest of the cast doesn’t do as well. Some succeed and others are relegated. Emma Myers as Enid does get more screen time, and the scenes between her and Wednesday are my favourite. Her relationship with Wednesday is genuine and sometimes strained — life.
But not all of the characters are made equally significant. Steve Buscemi and some of the others appear wasted. They did not contribute much to the overall story, and it was disappointing to see that because they are such great actors. Hopefully, they will be made significant again in Part 2.
One small thing I complained about was the zombie subplot. It starts off well but slowly becomes somewhat detached. It wasn’t really woven into the rest of the book and was more of an aside than anything else. It didn’t spoil the experience, though.
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Visually, the show remains enjoyable. From the dimly lit school hallways to the trendy outfits, all of it looks rich and textured. Even the music and sound effects add to the icky, hip vibe. There is one teeny tiny animated sequence that I just thought was so innovative, it’s moments like those which demonstrate just how much care the creators took in making this world feel like it was alive.
I would like to specifically bring Uncle Fester to light. He has only a couple of scenes, but he is just enough to give comic relief. His timing, appearance, and quirky personality were enough to make me laugh over and over again.
In the meantime, Gomez (Luis Guzmán) gets more and more screen time, and I did not enjoy him as much this time. His one-liners were too over-the-top at times, and I think his character has more to offer than that silly dad.
Finally, the love triangles. Thankfully, Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 never descends into romance soap opera. There are a few romance and friendship teases, but nothing that takes attention away from the main mystery. That’s for the best, in my opinion. But Enid’s subplot about her own love scandal did feel a bit forced — something added for the drama.
Wednesday Season 2 Review: Summing Up
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 might only have four episodes, but they’re chock-full of mystery, emotion, scary moments, and good writing. It’s not great, and some of the characters are squandered, but the show is still fun, hip, and beautifully bizarre. The series never loses momentum and its tone. Wednesday Season 2 remains a bold, moody, and offbeat dark comedy. If you liked Season 1, chances are you’ll like this one too, if not even better, if you like dark storytelling. I’m looking forward (but also frustrated) to waiting for Part 2. Let’s just hope it ties up tidily.
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