Wednesday may not look like a show that is full of heartwarming moments with the gothic tones and dark mystery genre, but there are surprisingly emotional moments throughout. The hit Netflix series that came out in late 2022 became an instant sensation with record-breaking viewing figures. Jenna Ortega stars as the titular star and eldest child in the Addams Family spin-off, directed by Tim Burton and full of his signature gothic, twisted style throughout.
The series follows Wednesday as she attends the boarding school for outcasts, Nevermore Academy, from sirens to werewolves and everything in between. As the show develops, Wednesday gets tied up in a mysterious string of incidents, and she sets her sights on cracking the case. While Wednesday starts out as an angry and violent young woman, the show sees her soften in some ways, to open up to a group of friends and find a place where she can truly belong, leading to some wonderfully heartfelt moments.
10 The Rave’N Dance
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 4, “Woe What A Night”
The iconic dance scene from Wednesday sparked a huge trend online with many people recreating her odd moves, but the scene is actually one of the earliest moments where Wednesday is seen to let down her walls. Wednesday is not afraid to be herself, and will frequently cause others to feel threatened by her lack of inhibitions, but most of the time, Wednesday appears contained and insular. When she attends the Rave’N dance, Wednesday cuts loose and allows herself a moment to enjoy the music and dance in her own unique way.
9 Thing’s Accident
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 7, “If You Don’t Woe By Now”
As Wednesday worked to uncover the identity of the Hyde, the person who appears to be pulling the strings lashes out in an effort to protect their identity. While Wednesday is out of her dorm room, someone breaks in, stealing the diary that she found in the library, and gravely injured Thing. Uncle Fester is able to save Thing’s life, and in a rare moment of unbridled emotion, Wednesday sheds a tear worrying about her dear friend’s life. Seeing Wednesday emotional is heartbreaking, but the joy she feels when Thing’s life is saved quickly warms the moment.
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8 Wednesday’s Surprise Party
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 6, “Quid Pro Woe”
Wednesday doesn’t necessarily try to fit in while attending Nevermore, but she is fortunate enough to have found a great friend in Enid. The pair may look like polar opposites, but Enid is able to pull Wednesday out of her shell and celebrate her uniqueness. When Wednesday has her birthday, Enid decides to mark the moment and do something special, and, knowing her friend, she leaves Wednesday with a mysterious note pieced together with clippings from a magazine. Wednesday might not appreciate it outwardly, but the gesture from Enid was important to showcase how much she cares for Wednesday.
7 Enid Wolfs Out
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 8, “A Murder Of Woes”
Enid may be a late bloomer in terms of developing her werewolf powers, but the thing that finally triggers her change comes when Wednesday needs her most. Wednesday is trapped with the Hyde, about to be killed, but Enid transforms into her wolf form and leaps into action, fighting back the Hyde and saving Wednesday. This moment was also huge for Enid, as she had felt distant from her family due to her lack of powers, but having transformed into a werewolf, Enid could finally be fully herself, protecting her friends and getting closer with her family.
6 Hugging Enid
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 8, “A Murder Of Woes”
One of the absolute brightest moments in the series comes just after one of the darkest during the season finale. When Enid returns to human form, and Wednesday returns to the grounds, Enid runs to embrace her friend. While Wednesday initially pushes Enid back, as she is very uncomfortable with physical contact, she looks into her friend’s face, and in a moment of vulnerability, she pulls Enid back in for a warm embrace. This moment is incredibly moving and a huge payoff after the ups and downs of the pair’s relationship throughout season 1.
5 Winning The Poe Cup
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 2, “Woe Is The Loneliest Number”
Earlier in the season, Wednesday is hesitant to get involved in life at Nevermore, but when she and Enid are participating in the Poe Cup, she finds a brief, bright moment of connection. The Poe Cup consists of a canoe relay race between multiple teams who must retrieve a flag from an island and avoid being sunk. Wednesday and her team work together to avoid attempts at sabotage from other teams, and eliminate the competition, ultimately winning the trophy thanks to their ability to work together.
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4 Saving Eugene
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 4, “Woe What A Night”
During the events of the Rave’N dance, Wednesday promises to go searching the woods with Eugene to find answers about the mysterious monster. When Wednesday decides to go to the dance and tells Eugene not to go into the woods, Eugene fails to listen and chooses to go out on his own. Thanks to Wednesday’s psychic abilities, she can see that Eugene is in trouble, and she shows her care for the boy as she sets out to save him from a gruesome fate. Wednesday arrives just in time, and aside from being roughed up, she saves his life.
3 Goody Addams Saves The Day
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 8, “A Murder Of Woes”
In the season finale, Wednesday comes dangerously close to dying, but thanks to the magical talisman from her mother, her ancestor, Goody Addams, is able to heal her wounds and save her life. This scene is heartwarming because of the love displayed for Wednesday by her female ancestors, both her mother and Goody. While Wednesday tried to push her mother away and highlight their differences, it’s her mother’s gift that ultimately saves her life. And, Wednesday can finally appreciate what she holds in common with her mother, in terms of their psychic gifts.
2 Uncle Fester Comes To Visit
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 7, “If You Don’t Woe Me By Now”
While chasing a mysterious hooded figure through the woods, Wednesday believes they could be the person behind the sinister goings-on. However, she is pleasantly surprised to find out it was actually her Uncle Fester. In another rare moment of emotion, Wednesday lets out a huge smile as she is reunited with her Uncle. This display of pure joy and overwhelming emotion is a clear indication of the love Wednesday has for Uncle Fester, whom she shares a connection with and several hobbies in common.
1 Wednesday Finds Her Place At Nevermore
Wednesday Season 1, Episode 8, “A Murder Of Woes”
While the entire series sees Wednesday trying to run from authority figures, avoid boys and would-be friends, and retreat into her own company, the final moments of season 1 see her truly embrace her home at Nevermore and the valuable relationships she has made there. Enid has become a dear friend, Xavier has forgiven her for her part in getting him locked up, and Bianca is no longer a rival, but a peer and equal. Wednesday leaves the first season with a heartwarming and emotional scene of Wednesday embracing her connections, before teasing a mystery for future seasons.
Wednesday
Netflix’s Addams Family series takes place at Nevermore Academy, a school that nurtures outcasts, freaks, and monsters. The Tim Burton-directed series follows Wednesday Addams as she tries to master her emerging psychic powers and solve the supernatural mystery surrounding her family history. Jenna Ortega stars in the popular series, which originally aired on Netflix on November 23, 2022.
- Release Date
- November 16, 2022
- Cast
- Jenna Ortega , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Luis Guzman , Gwendoline Christie , Riki Lindhome , Jamie McShane , Christina Ricci , Hunter Doohan , Emma Myers , Joy Sunday
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Miles Millar , Alfred Gough
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- Franchise(s)
- The Addams Family
- Directors
- Tim Burton , James Marshall , Gandja Monteiro
- Showrunner
- Miles Millar , Alfred Gough
