Summary
Whether fans tuned intoWednesdayseason 1 onNetflixbecause they were curious about this Addams Family character or they’ve watchedJenna Ortega’s horror movies, they were quickly swept up in the main mystery. Since Wednesday Addams is a clever and darkly hilarious character, watching her investigate the horror taking place on the grounds of Nevermore Academy was a lot of fun. Thanks tothe cliffhanger ending ofWednesdayseason 1, it’s clear that the famous character is now facing more trouble and danger.
A TV show’s second season has to build on the foundation that was created and be more surprising and compelling than what came before.Wednesdayseason 2’s mystery needs to be more intriguing, scarier, and more uniquethan the first season’s main storyline.
How Can Wednesday Season 2’s Mystery Be Even Better Than Season 1’s?
While it was fun to watchWednesday Addams uncoverthe identity of the Hyde Monster,Wednesdayseason 2’s stalking storyline has to be even better. Since all slasher movies involve villains or killers who spy on their intended victims before attacking, this mystery needs to be more interesting. Fans likely expect one character to watch Wednesday for several episodes before revealing their identity or before Wednesday figures out who they are. But that won’t be that enjoyable to watch since this has been done so many times before.
Instead,Wednesdayseason 2 should play with red herrings and other common mystery elements. There are so many possibilities for the stalker’s identity. Perhaps it’s a group of stalkers who are part of a cult that is somehow tied to Nevermore Academy or the Addams Family. It could also be a group of students or a never-before-seen clique with powers. Just likethe show should do more with Wednesday’s abilities, it would be fun to see her classmates involved in this dark storyline.
As long asWednesdayseason 2 leans into the character’s funny, smart, and dark personality, that should help make the mystery even more compelling than season 1’s. While it’s fun to speculate about whom the stalker could be, fans are also excited to watch Wednesday investigate them. She doesn’t just sit back and let life happen to her and definitely played an active role in season 1’s mystery. As Jenna Ortega toldNetflix.tudum.com, the character is unique since she likes to prank and trick people. Ortega said:
“Wednesday is naturally so different from who I would play in a horror film. I play the girl that makes the stupid decision to open the door and ask who’s there. Meanwhile, Wednesday has probably already set up a booby trap, or has a bear [trap] waiting outside on the patio.”
Instead offocusing on YA tropes,Wednesdayseason 2 should focus on how Wednesday can surprise her stalker before they get the chance to hurt her. Fans know that this character is tough, and it wouldn’t make sense for the stalker to win. As long as she doesn’t get distracted by disappointing love triangles or her Nevermore classmates, Wednesday will get what she wants. She might also save a few other students from being harmed along the way. Unless she can turn the tables on the person who is watching her, the mystery won’t feel satisfying.
What Happened In Wednesday Season 1?
Wednesdayseason 1 focused on the Hyde Monster, and Wednesday Addams is shocked to find out that it’s her love interest/friend Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan). She jumps right into trying to figure out who it could be, and since she’s successful in the end, that bodes well for her ability to find the stalker inWednesdayseason 2. This isn’t a character who gives up easily or at all, and the fact that people underestimate her just makes her even more determined.
The first season of the popular TV series also focuses on thetension between Jericho and Nevermoreand explains the various cliques of students. There’s a good balance between setting up the setting and characters while focusing on the dangerous Hyde Monster.Wednesdayseason 2 should ensure that there is enough plot to keep fans interested but also needs to give viewers the funny scenes and character development that they expect.
Most importantly, though,Wednesdayseason 1 allowed fans to get to know this version of Wednesday Addams. Whileseason 2 should have more Addams Family humor,season 1 did a good job of introducing a teenage Wednesday who is as bitter as she is determined to help others. Although fans have been critical of some of the changes that were made, it’s never boring watching this character at Nevermore Academy.
