Wednesday Season Two Review – Jenna Ortega’s Charm Is Strong Enough to Raise the Dead
A Darkly Entertaining Return to Nevermore Academy
Tim Burton’s Netflix hit Wednesday makes a triumphant return with its second season, delivering the same macabre magic and high school mystery fans loved — now with a few new faces, including Steve Buscemi.
Wednesday Addams Faces Fame and Fresh Threats
With Nevermore Academy back in session, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) is now a reluctant celebrity after saving the school from a demonic pilgrim in Season One. Despite her discomfort with the spotlight, she’s forced to navigate a school now obsessed with her dark legend.
Recapping Season One’s Supernatural Showdown
The story picks up from where Season One left off — after Wednesday defeated Joseph Crackstone, a murderous pilgrim resurrected by Thornhill (Christina Ricci), and uncovered the monstrous secret of Tyler Galpin. Peace has returned… for now.
The Kansas City Scalper: A Killer Opening Sequence
The new season opens with a thrilling side plot: Wednesday captures a serial killer known as the Kansas City Scalper, played with creepy delight by Haley Joel Osment. Though this plotline isn’t revisited in the first episode, it sets the tone for the chaotic season ahead.
A New Stalker Threatens Wednesday’s World
A mysterious stalker emerges as the main antagonist of the season. Sending sinister notes and cryptic threats, the stalker adds tension and mystery to the story. Who they are and what they want remains one of the season’s biggest questions.
Eerie Events Continue at Nevermore
Strange occurrences resume: a private investigator is pecked to death by crows, and Wednesday has dark visions involving her roommate Enid. The mystery deepens with each eerie clue.
New Characters Bring Suspicion and Surprises
Nevermore welcomes new staff: Principal Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), whose upbeat personality masks something more sinister, and music teacher Isadora Capri (Billie Piper), who’s just mysterious enough to make you wonder. Both actors add new energy and intrigue to the cast.
Returning Characters: Morticia and Gomez Addams
Catherine Zeta-Jones returns as the dreamy Morticia, while Luis Guzmán’s portrayal of Gomez remains oddly underwhelming. Morticia continues to bring a rich gothic elegance to the show, while Gomez still feels like an unfinished character.
Jenna Ortega Shines as the Iconic Wednesday
As always, Jenna Ortega steals the show. Her deadpan delivery, magnetic presence, and gothic wit anchor the series. Her character remains sharp, cynical, and brilliantly unpredictable — a true force at the center of the chaos.
Final Thoughts: A Promising Start to a Thrilling Season
Despite a few small issues, Wednesday Season Two starts strong, full of jokes, mystery, and stylish horror. With Tim Burton’s signature flair and Ortega’s unforgettable performance, the show remains one of Netflix’s best dark comedies.
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