Wednesday Season 2 Review: Does Netflix’s Gothic Darling Still Deliver?

Wednesday Addams is back with another season of murder, mystery, and Nevermore outcast shenanigans. This time around, Jenna Ortega’s deadpan brilliance returns with more bite, more chaos, and higher stakes. But here’s the real question: when the novelty of Season 1’s shock value is gone, can Season 2 still stand tall? With Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 now out, let’s dive into whether the world of Wednesday Addams continues to enchant or overstays its welcome.

The Absurd Charm of Wednesday

Wednesday has always been an absurd show, and that’s exactly its strength. Death, dismemberment, and bizarrely casual oddities like eating crickets or a sentient disembodied hand feel normal here. When Wednesday calmly says she “enjoyed being dead,” it doesn’t shock, it just feels right.

The second season doubles down on this absurdity. Both the show and the character thrive in unapologetic weirdness, defying every social convention we cling to. Why question what’s “normal” when you’re watching a story where a severed hand has more personality than half the school?

Season 2’s Story: A Darker Vacation

Season 2 picks up right after the first. While her peers are off at beaches or relaxing, Wednesday chooses to spend her summer chasing serial killers and solving unsolved crimes through her psychic visions. Typical Wednesday vacation, right?

But those powers take a toll. She suffers violent seizures, with black liquid seeping from her eyes. Soon, a terrifying vision shows her best friend Enid’s gravestone, blaming Wednesday for her death. From there, the season builds around Wednesday’s desperate attempts to prevent Enid’s doom. Of course, in true Addams fashion, her meddling often makes things worse before they get better.

The checklist this season? Monsters? Check. Mad scientists? Check. Eye-gouging crows, gothic suspense, and Wednesday’s razor-sharp sass? Double check.

Family Matters

One of the best improvements in Season 2 is the deeper spotlight on the Addams family. Morticia’s relationship with Wednesday is finally explored beyond fleeting cameos. Their dynamic equal parts suffocating, loving, and unshakably gothic grounds the season.

Morticia may be eccentric, but her love for her daughter is undeniable. And while Wednesday often resents her mother’s control, her loyalty runs deep. Watching their clashing personalities unfold is both heartfelt and darkly funny.

Pugsley also steps into the spotlight more this time, with “Thing” getting his own surprisingly engaging subplot. It makes the Addams household feel more fleshed out, rather than just a gothic backdrop.

Wednesday & Enid: The Heart of the Show

Wednesday and Enid remain the emotional core. Their personalities shouldn’t mix, one’s a rainbow-splashed extrovert, the other practically allergic to colour. Yet they’re inseparable, balancing each other in a way that feels organic.

Season 2 cements this bond further. Enid isn’t just comic relief, she’s essential to Wednesday’s growth. Their friendship recalls the “opposites complete each other” dynamic of duos like Batman and Superman.

Episode 6 is the standout here. When the two undergo a body swap, hilarity ensues. Seeing Jenna Ortega in neon clothes dancing to Blackpink’s “Boombayah” is a fever dream, and Enid finding out Wednesday is literally allergic to colours is both absurd and hysterical. Emma Myers deserves a lot of credit, she pulls off a pitch-perfect Wednesday impersonation despite joking on late-night TV that she never could.

That episode alone proves why their friendship works: absurd, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

New Faces at Nevermore

Evie Tempelton’s Agnes Demille is another highlight. Introduced as an obsessive Wednesday superfan (or stalker), Agnes evolves into a genuinely compelling character. Her journey of self-discovery adds an extra layer to the season’s theme of identity, delivered in true Nevermore fashion.

Between Agnes, expanded Addams family roles, and strong side plots, Season 2 avoids feeling like a retread of Season 1.

Cameos & Returns

Another surprise this season is the much-talked-about Lady Gaga cameo in Wednesday Season 2. Her energy blends seamlessly with the Nevermore world, giving fans a moment that feels both unexpected and oddly fitting.

And of course, Gwendoline Christie is back as Larissa Weems but not in the way you’d think. Instead of her usual commanding presence, she reappears as Wednesday’s spirit guide. It’s a clever twist that keeps Christie in play while adding another layer to the show’s supernatural core.

Final Verdict

So, what keeps Wednesday from falling into cliché or fatigue? Simple: balance.

Yes, the show is weird and absurd. But that weirdness is layered with character growth. What could’ve become a repetitive cycle of “dark quips and nihilism” instead blossoms into genuine care. Wednesday may roll her eyes at the world, but her relationships, especially with Enid and Morticia, prove she’s not just an edgy caricature.

This balance of macabre comedy and heartfelt storytelling is why Wednesday continues to resonate. What should feel cringe ends up oddly charming, almost natural.

Stream It or Skip It?

Definitely stream it. Wednesday Season 2 delivers more chaos, more Addams family flair, and enough sass to keep you hooked. With unanswered questions and a cliffhanger finale, the stage is set for Season 3 to raise the stakes even higher.

My personal favorite moment? Wednesday scoffing, “Mad Scientist? Dramatic music? How cliché.” It’s that meta, morbid commentary that makes this series so damn entertaining. By the way, totally going to use “FOBI” from now on whenever I’m asked to attend something I don’t want to.

The complete season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

Rating:

If you haven’t dived into Wednesday Season 2 yet, you’re missing one of Netflix’s most bizarrely addictive shows. With sharp writing, unforgettable character moments, and Jenna Ortega cementing her role as the queen of deadpan, this season proves Wednesday’s world is far from losing steam. Stream it now, and join the conversation because Season 3 can’t come soon enough. And for more such reviews and breakdowns click here.