If you enjoyed the first season of Wednesday, the second season is worth a look. While it didn’t gain quite the same level of hype, I personally found a lot to like.
What I Liked
The character of Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) remains compelling. As someone who’s an introvert, I appreciate how Wednesday stays true to herself — deadpan, unusual, un-apologetic. Season 2 leans into Wednesday’s mistakes and flaws more clearly: she is more unlikable in places, which makes her growth more interesting. The friendship dynamic between Wednesday and Enid Sinclair (played by Emma Myers) continues to develop meaningfully. The new villain arc of Isaac Night (played by Owen Painter) is one of the more compelling elements this season; even though the season has some flaws, the Isaac plotline gave it strong, creepy energy. The production value and aesthetic remain high — gothic, mysterious, visually engaging.
What Could Have Been Better
The mother-daughter tension between Wednesday and Morticia Addams (played by Catherine Zeta‑Jones) felt over-used; the whole “teen versus parent” dynamic has been seen a lot, and I wish the show had dialed it down or approached it in a fresher way. Wednesday’s brother, Pugsley Addams, had promise but his storyline didn’t feel as strong or dynamic as I hoped. Some side characters and subplots got less development than they deserved. Parts of the season felt uneven in pacing and focus. There was a sense — echoed by many fans — that the hype had dipped partly because of the long wait between seasons and some storytelling choices that felt safe rather than bold.
Full Plot Summary (Spoilers Ahead)
In Season 2 of Wednesday, Wednesday Addams returns to Nevermore Academy after having become something of a reluctant celebrity, due to events in Season 1.
She’s dealing with new challenges: glitches in her psychic powers, the presence of her parents (Morticia and Gomez Addams – played by Luis Guzmán) now frequent at Nevermore, and her younger brother Pugsley starting his own story.
A key storyline revolves around Tyler Galpin (played by Hunter Doohan) and his mysterious family — his mother Francoise is revealed alive, suffering from Hyde syndrome, and his uncle Isaac Night carries a deep vendetta tied to the Addams family.
Wednesday’s mission involves uncovering the secrets of Isaac’s experiments (his machine designed to remove or transfer outcast powers), rescuing Pugsley when he’s kidnapped, and confronting the betrayal between past friends (Isaac and Gomez) and the Addams family legacy.
In the finale, after a series of twists and rescues (including Wednesday being buried alive and Enid risking her human side to save her), Isaac is defeated. Thing (who is revealed to be Isaac’s severed hand) reclaims autonomy and sides with the Addams family.
The season closes new arcs and sets up the potential for Season 3.
My Verdict
I enjoyed Season 2 of Wednesday. It has strong moments, especially for fans of the characters and the weird, gothic-comedy tone. If I were recommending:
Yes, if you like Wednesday’s character, love gothic teen mystery, and want to see her grow (with flaws). Maybe, if you were hoping for a flawless, tightly written season — it doesn’t quite hit perfection. Skip, if you dislike uneven subplots, wait-between seasons, or want a more traditional parent-teen dynamic rather than a quirky anti-hero story.
Recommendation
Overall: I would recommend it. It may not match the freshness of Season 1 for everyone, but for what it tries to do (expand the Addams world, deepen relationships, introduce new threats), it mostly succeeds.
If you’re watching with friends or by yourself and like shows with flavor, quirky dialogue, strong visuals and a bit of weirdness — this is a good choice.
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