The second season of Wednesday is seemingly set to plunge into darker territories compared to its first. Fans have eagerly anticipated the return of the series, especially since the writers skillfully set up the first season to end up in a very particular way, and set the stage for a thrilling Season 2. Wednesday premiered on Netflix on November 23, 2022. The streamer is said to be aiming to replicate the success of another hit horror-drama, Stranger Things, with the Jenna Ortega-led show.

Wednesday has been significantly shaped by certain influences, with the first season drawing strong comparisons to Harry Potter due to its magical and whimsical elements. However, this comparison is something the writers intend to move away from in the new season. They plan to steer the second installment towards a more horror-centric approach, therefore creating a much darker world than in the first.

Season 2 Of Wednesday Will Pivot Away From The Harry Potter Influences

Wednesday Season 2 will be making a deliberate shift away from the Harry Potter influences that some fans and critics noted from the first season, and instead aim to embrace a darker and more horror-centric approach. “Wednesday felt more like Harry Potter than it did Addams Family,” one viewer wrote about the subject on Reddit. “That is where the show lost me.”

In defense of the comparison, another user argued, “Both Harry Potter and the Addams Family draw on pre-established lore and stories. They won’t be the last and they aren’t the first. And that’s OK… Despite the fact that the show Wednesday is new and doesn’t completely follow its previous iterations, the Addams Family was first aired in 1964. So you know, a bit before HP.” Another insisted, “Most of the writers of Wednesday are probably huge HP fans and drew from that during the writing.”

Acknowledging these views, the creators of Wednesday are steering the show into the grimmer territories of horror, distinctly setting it apart from the fantasy and action-adventure genres that define Harry Potter. This strategic pivot is intended to deepen the show’s horror elements, focusing on what makes the Addams Family unique: their love for all things spooky and weird.

There Will Be New Supernatural Characters In Wednesday Season 2

In February 2024, Jenna Ortega gave an interview to Vanity Fair, which was published in a feature titled “Jenna Ortega Thinks We Need More Weird Stories Like Beetlejuice.” In the conversation, the actress shared insights about the upcoming season of Wednesday, hinting at the introduction of new supernatural characters. She revealed, “We’re definitely expanding on the supernatural world. Our show had all sorts of werewolves and vampires and da-ta-da. And I think we expand on that a little bit [in Season 2].”

Further adding to the excitement, Ortega discussed the structural changes in storytelling for the new season. She mentioned, “In the first season, we had episodes that really stood out visually, like the dance episode was a really big one for people, and that setting was very particular and it felt like Prom Night, a little bit, or Carrie.”

“Every episode [of Season 2] that I’ve read so far is like that,” she continued. “It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for, because to pull that off for eight episodes is, I think, really incredible and really lucky.”

What Else Can Fans Expect From Wednesday Season 2?

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During Netflix’s Tudum: A Global Fan Event, cast members of Wednesday, including Jenna Ortega, Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), and Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), sparked excitement for Season 2.

The Success Of Wednesday On Netflix

After its debut in late November 2022, Wednesday quickly became one of the year’s most popular shows, securing the highest viewer numbers for a Netflix premiere in that year.
The series topped Netflix’s viewership charts, setting a record as the most-watched English-language TV series in its first week with 341.2 million hours viewed.

Wednesday surpassed HBO’s House of the Dragon to become the most-watched premiere of 2022 within the designated 40-day window.

They engaged in lively debates about the spookiest Wednesday fan theories, which included speculation around the mystery of Joseph Crackstone’s ring and questions surrounding Lurch’s true identity. While concrete details about these theories remained unknown, the discussions hinted at the depth and intrigue of the upcoming storylines.

In addition to these thrilling debates, the cast confirmed a fan theory that a new Addams family member would be making their way to the show. Although Doohan admitted that he and his co-stars were unsure about which new Addams would join, the speculation among them was palpable.

Ortega expressed her hope to see Cousin Itt wandering the halls of Nevermore Academy, while Doohan and Sunday were both excited at the possibility of introducing Wednesday’s grandmother into the mix.