Wednesday Season 2 (2025) Spoiler Free Review
The wait has been torture. Wednesday is an American supernatural mystery comedy television series created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar with Tim Burton as an executive producer and director of some episodes. The series is based on the character Wednesday Addams by Charles Addams. The second season premiered on Netflix on August 6, 2025; the second half was released on September 3, 2025.
Wednesday returns to Nevermore and while developing her psychic abilities she must face a new tormentor and prevent Enid’s death.
Season 2 synopsis
This season cast includes Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, Victor Dorobantu as Thing, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus, Christina Ricci as Marilyn Thornhill / Laurel Gates, Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger, Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort, Owen Painter as “Slurp”, Billie Piper as Isadora Capri, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Ritchie Santiago, Noah B. Taylor as Bruno Yuson, Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille, Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester Addams, Haley Joel Osment as Chet LaTroy / Kansas City Scalper, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Orloff, Heather Matarazzo as Judi Spannegel, Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Rachael Fairburn, Anthony Michael Hall as Ron Kruger, and Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump.
Netflix’s Wednesday returns for a second season that feels even more comfortable in its dark, quirky skin. With Tim Burton still at the aesthetic helm, the visual language of the show continues to lean hard into his signature gothic style echoing some of his previous work like Vincent and Frankenweenie. In fact, one of the season’s best surprises is a short stopmotion film featured early on, paying direct homage to Burton’s earlier works.
As a longtime Addams Family fan, I found this season incredibly rewarding. There are flashbacks and subtle nods to the original series, but it never leans on nostalgia as a crutch. Instead, it uses that familiar tone to build something fresh, creepy, and full of tension. The story feels more original and less like a generic teen mystery and more like a genuine teen horror series with an eerie atmosphere, and a cast that has truly grown into their characters.
Jenna Ortega continues to carry the show, but the supporting cast also shines more this time around. Whether it’s a darker Tyler, a more mysterious red-haired newcomer, or the appearance of Grandmama Hester, the ensemble feels tighter, sharper, and more confident. The tone leans harder into horror this season with killer crows and the absence of the love triangle of season 1. The stalker storyline that concluded the first season takes center stage here, with multiple suspects and plenty of twists.
Add to that a killer soundtrack, great pacing, and the show’s continued sense of comfort you have a season that exceeds expectations. It’s darker, more engaging, and proof that Wednesday isn’t just a one-season wonder.
The second part of the season picks up two weeks after the events of episode 4 “If These Woes Could Talk” with Wednesday finding out who’s her new spirit guide and new family secrets are revealed. The story explores deeper secrets within the family’s past, paving the way for an even darker and more ambitious Season 3. Many of the questions from earlier episodes finally find their answers, and while the season closes with a satisfying conclusion, it leaves the door open for what’s to come.
That said, not everything hits with the same impact since some of the plot developments are easy to predict. Still, the show balances this with standout moments like the dance scene between Enid and Agnes, which not only provides a highlight but also deepens their friendship in a heartfelt way. Another memorable detail is the clever use of Dark Shadows (2012) original score, a nod that Burton and Danny Elfman fans will appreciate.
Overall, Wednesday Season 2: Part 2 keeps viewers engaged with its mix of gothic atmosphere, clever callbacks, and emotional beats. It answers enough questions to feel complete while keeping the mystery alive leaving fans both satisfied and hungry for more.
All episodes of Wednesday Season 2 are now available on Netflix.