Wednesday Season 2: Creepy, clever & killing it

Wednesday Addams is back with Season 2, and yes, she is just as serious, strange and sarcastic as ever. If you loved her gloomy attitude, her love for all things dark and her total dislike for emotions, you are in for a treat. This new season brings back the same creepy fun, with a few new surprises lurking in the shadows.

Jenna Ortega, once again, completely owns the role. Her cold stares, sharp one-liners and “I’d rather be stabbed than smile” energy make her the star of every scene. But there is more at stake now. Wednesday isn’t just hunting down monsters, she is solving an even bigger mystery that could put the whole Nevermore Academy in danger.

And with higher stakes comes a slightly darker tone. The season leans a little more into horror. There are a few jump scares, spooky rituals and creepy creatures. But don’t worry, it is still playful, not nightmare, material. It’s like haunted house fun, not a full-on horror movie.

Of course, Wednesday’s life is never simple. After defeating a demonic pilgrim last season (just another Wednesday thing), she is now stuck with a new nightmare — popularity. Nevermore’s newest “It Girl” is drowning in attention, dodging autograph requests and being stalked by someone who leaves cryptic threats.

Naturally, Wednesday would rather be chasing killers than soaking in fame and lucky for her (and us), there is plenty of dark mystery brewing. Add in her little brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez), now a Nevermore student with static-electricity powers and no social filter.

Meanwhile, their parents, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzman), are hanging around a little too much for Wednesday’s liking, thanks to the overly enthusiastic new principal, Mr Dort (Steve Buscemi), who might be hiding something behind his Bruce Springsteen (rock legend) obsession.

And yes, Thing is back too. The ever-loyal, chaos-loving hand continues to steal scenes with nothing but finger gestures and pure attitude.

As the plot unfolds, things go from weird to wonderfully bizarre. There are psychic visions, hidden family secrets, and, of course, murder (because what’s a Wednesday season without a few bodies?). We are treated to ghost stories, caterpillars that spell out insults like “BUG OFF” and a murder of crows with very bad intentions. It is creepy, stylish and more confident than ever.

But just when things really start cooking, Netflix hits pause. The season has been split into two and Part 1 ends on a dramatic cliffhanger that will have you counting the days until September 3. Classic Wednesday, always leaving you wanting more.

In between all the mystery and madness, the show still finds time for heart. The friendship between Wednesday and her werewolf roommate Enid (Emma Myers) remains a highlight. They are polar opposites. Wednesday is all gloom and daggers, Enid is glitter and hugs, but somehow, the odd-couple magic works.

Visually, the show is still peak Tim Burton. Twisted forests, gothic towers, strange creatures and moody skies. It’s all like a haunted storybook brought to life. The costume game is also as strong as ever.

All in all, ‘Wednesday Season 2’ is a wickedly fun upgrade. Jenna Ortega’s performance alone makes it worth watching, but the tighter storytelling, wacky new characters and Burton’s unmistakable flair make this season even stronger than the last.

Just brace yourself for the cliffhanger, it’s going to sting.