Wednesday season 2 is among the most-anticipated new seasons of television heading to Netflix, and series star Jenna Ortega has revealed some intriguing details that make the new episodes even more exciting. Season 1 of the Netflix series proved a smash hit, suggesting that Wednesday could even become the streamer’s Stranger Things replacement somewhere down the line. Given Wednesday‘s success on Netflix, it’s no surprise that more episodes are coming down the pike. Unfortunately, season 2 has yet to start filming, so it could be a while before fans see them.
Fortunately, the cast of Wednesday is giving viewers plenty to think about in the meantime. In particular, Wednesday Addams actress Ortega seems committed to keeping the show’s audience up to date. She’s already dropped some fascinating information on Wednesday season 2, most of which will leave viewers even more excited for its eventual release date. It sounds like the Netflix series will expand on the elements that makes it great while dropping its weaker storylines — a winning combination.
12 Wednesday Season 2 Will Lean More Into Horror
The New Episodes Will Be Scarier
Wednesday is set in a world full of supernatural creatures, but the first outing of the Netflix show doesn’t lean into its horror elements as much as it could. Tyler’s transformation into the Hyde is probably the scariest aspect of the season 1, and that’s not that impressive. Ortega promised changes on that front during Variety‘s Actors on Actors series. The Wednesday star told Elle Fanning, “I think we want to lean into the horror aspect of the show a little bit more because it is so lighthearted and I think a show like this, with vampires and werewolves and super powers, you don’t want to take yourself too seriously.“
With Tyler’s fate as the Hyde left open and the possibility of new creatures wreaking havoc at Nevermore Academy, increased horror is a welcome change. While Wednesday shouldn’t abandon its lighthearted nature completely, it could benefit from more scares. This would also help raise the stakes for Wednesday Addams and her peers. Plus, bringing in more monsters could give the story fuel to continue well beyond season 2.
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10 Romance Won’t Be As Prominent In Wednesday Season 2
Jenna Ortega Won’t Need To Deal With Season 1’s Love Triangle
Wednesday season 1 set up something of a love triangle between Ortega’s main character, Tyler Galpin, and Xavier Thorpe. Ortega has been vocal about not liking Wednesday season 1’s love triangle, and it seems she won’t have to deal with it in season 2. During Variety’s Actors on Actors series, she admitted that season 2 is “kind of ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday.” While viewers who wanted to see Wednesday wind up with Enid or another student will be disappointed, this will give the Netflix series the opportunity to explore its lead in further depth.
There have been many stories about the Addams Family, and few of them have seen Wednesday particularly interested in romantic love — at least not in the way the Netflix show depicts it. It’s for the best that Wednesday season 2 is trying harder to stay true to the character. And if a romance develops naturally over time, it will likely feel much stronger than season 1’s forced love triangle.
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8 Wednesday Won’t Change All That Much
Season 2 Won’t Turn Her Into A Different Person
Wednesday Addams’ distinct personality is part of her appeal, and according to Ortega, her character won’t change that much in Wednesday season 2. While it seems she’ll be spending more time solo — giving her a chance to grow on her own — the character won’t undergo the kind of development that makes her a totally different person. Speaking with E! Online during the 2024 Emmys, Ortega said, “She never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.” This suggests that, regardless of the arc Wednesday is getting in the show, she’ll remain as charming as ever by its end.
Given that Wednesday’s quirky personality is one of the strongest aspects of Wednesday, the Netflix show probably wouldn’t benefit from seeing her grow into a student who’s more like Enid or Bianca. That would ruin the character and the experience of following her. It’s great to hear that Wednesday‘s writers know this and won’t try to go that route in the coming episodes.
7 Wednesday Season 2 Will Have More Action
While Wednesday season 1 has a compelling mystery and some thrilling moments, it could use a bit more action. According to Ortega, Wednesday season 2 will deliver on that. She told E! Online that the next outing will be “more action-packed,“ though the Wednesday star didn’t elaborate any further. With the series leaning more into its horror elements, it’s really no surprise that viewers can expect more action as well. The fights that unfold in Wednesday season 1 are undeniably gripping, so the prospect of more in season 2 is exciting.
It’s hard to say what the coming action sequences will consist of without knowing what kinds of monsters and storylines season 2 will feature. But given Wednesday‘s fantastical lore, the possibilities are nearly endless. And as the series earns a higher budget, its action will just get better and better.
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5 Wednesday’s New Episodes Will Feel Like Movies
In addition to teasing a more “action-packed” season 2, Ortega suggested that individual episodes of Wednesday will feel “bigger” moving forward. “I think each episode will probably feel a little bit like a movie,” she told E! Online. Wednesday appears to be taking a leaf out of Stranger Things‘ book in this regard, as season 4 of the other supernatural series featured longer episodes with increased action and stakes. While Wednesday works as a smaller mystery series, it’ll be interesting to see how the cast and crew intend to ramp things up during its sophomore season.
4 Wednesday Season 2 Will Have More “One-Liners”
Wednesday Addams is the queen of snark, so naturally, Wednesday season 1 contains no shortage of clever lines and insults. Ortega teased a continuation of that in season 2, telling E! Online, “There are some really, really good one liners.” This means the list of best quotes from Wednesday will get longer, giving viewers plenty of jokes to reference later on. It’s good to hear that Wednesday season 2 will continue to infuse comedic quips into its narrative despite focusing more heavily on horror and action.
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2 Jenna Ortega Would Like To See Wednesday Have A Pet Monster
Ortega hasn’t confirmed any specifics about Wednesday season 2. However, when confronted with a theory about Wednesday becoming Tyler’s new Hyde master, she admitted, “I’ve always thought it would be really, really interesting if Wednesday had a monster for a pet.” Given that the writers have gone with some of Ortega’s other ideas about her character, it’s possible this storyline could transpire in season 2 (or even later). That would certainly add a fun layer to Wednesday’s time at Nevermore Academy.
Ortega also didn’t deny the possibility of becoming Tyler’s new Hyde master, which means this development could unfold during season 2. It would be a compelling way to keep Tyler in the story without reigniting their romance. It would also challenge Wednesday in a way that’s entertaining and holds potential for growth throughout Wednesday season 2.
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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.
- Cast
- Jenna Ortega , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Luis Guzman , Gwendoline Christie , Riki Lindhome , Jamie McShane , Christina Ricci , Hunter Doohan , Emma Myers , Joy Sunday
- Seasons
- 1
