Wednesday Season 2 Review: Netflix's Spooky Hit Returns Bigger

Wednesday Season 2 Review — Netflix’s Spooky Hit is Back with Crows and Big Stars

The popular Netflix show Wednesday is back for season 2. Big stars like Steve Buscemi and Joanna Lumley have joined the cast, while Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams — and she’s as great as ever.

Wednesday is Netflix’s most-watched show. Season 2 comes with all the extras: famous guest stars, longer episodes, and a split release (the first four episodes are out now, and the next four arrive in September). Even with all the success, the show still keeps its dark, gothic charm.

Wednesday Addams returns to Nevermore Academy as a reluctant hero after saving the school in season 1. But she’s not happy being treated like a star. Instead, she focuses on catching a creepy serial killer who loves dolls. Wednesday still prefers spooky things — her favorite bedtime reading is about the Salem Witch Trials.

However, her psychic powers are acting up. She cries black tears and passes out when using them. Then, crows start attacking people, and she has visions of something terrible coming. Another mystery begins.

This season, we also see more of Wednesday’s family. Her brother Pugsley joins the school, and her mother Morticia (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones) stays on campus to help raise money. Joanna Lumley plays Morticia’s cold, rich mother, and Billie Piper joins as the music teacher. Steve Buscemi plays the new school principal — he may be hiding something dark behind his friendly face.

The show mixes styles — a bit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a touch of Harry Potter, and some Tim Burton-style animation. There’s a story about a clockwork heart, attacking crows, and a stalker who loves puzzles. It’s fun, mysterious, and full of layers for viewers to enjoy.

Even in the age of short attention spans, Wednesday keeps people watching. Many scenes are perfect for memes or clips. Wednesday speaks in clever quotes like: