Some new updates about Wednesday season 2 from Jenna Ortega reveal what can be expected when the series returns, but one tease goes against the meaning of a huge season 1 moment. After the show quickly smashed records to become one of Netflix’s most popular series of all time in 2022, Wednesday season 2’s arrival and continuation of the titular Addams Family character’s story is highly anticipated. Though the sophomore season has yet to receive a release date and major plot details are still under wraps, Wednesday Addams actress Jenna Ortega has teased some new changes for season 2.
Alongside new comments revealing Wednesday season 2 will lean more into horror, be more action-packed, and feel like a movie within each episode, Ortega also hinted at Wednesday Addams’ personal journey in the upcoming installments. The lead actress and producer stated, “Wednesday does need a bit of an arc. She never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.” While giving Wednesday a more powerful arc is an exciting prospect for season 2, the notion that the character “never really changes” was already disproved by an emotional moment in Wednesday season 1’s ending.
Wednesday Season 1’s Enid Hug Scene Proves That Jenna Ortega’s Character Does Change
One of the core facets of Wednesday season 1’s story was that the titular Addams Family daughter could change and grow as a person. Wednesday will always be the sardonic, intelligent, confident, and macabre individual the character has been immortalized as, but she still has the ability to change certain attitudes and tear down some walls in her relationships. This was primarily seen through Wednesday’s friendship with Enid, which taught Jenna Ortega’s character to be more accepting of the people around her, learn that she could be affectionate with others, and act more selflessly in an effort to be a good friend.
The changes that Wednesday made throughout season 1 in her interpersonal relationships were greatly exemplified by her hug with Enid in the season 1 finale. Wednesday doesn’t even hug other Addams family members, so embracing Enid in front of a crowd demonstrates how much she has changed during her time at Nevermore Academy. The core parts of Wednesday’s characterization remain consistent, as they should, but her emotional hug with Enid already proved that she could change before season 2.
Wednesday Season 2 Can Still Improve By Seeing Ortega’s Character Change With Her Family
After changing certain attitudes and perspectives to become a more selfless friend in Wednesday season 1, this development can be furthered in season 2 through her relationship with her family. Though she’s protective of Pugsley, cares deeply for Thing, and even smiles at the sight of her beloved Uncle Fester, Wednesday’s relationship with her parents isn’t strong in season 1. After being stuck in her mother’s shadow at school and not particularly close to her father, Wednesday Addams’ teased season 2 arc will likely surround learning to accept Morticia and Gomez and come to a better understanding with them.
There are mutual changes that must be made for Wednesday and her parents to form a stronger bond, but this seems to be where the characters are heading in season 2. Similar to how she wasn’t the same person with her classmates-turned-friends by season 1’s ending, Wednesday season 2 needs some development regarding her family by the upcoming installment’s finale. While Wednesday should always stay true to herself and the core parts of who she is, an important aspect of her arc so far has been her ability to change and grow in small but impactful ways.
Wednesday
- 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
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- Franchise(s)
- The Addams Family
