Netflix fans have hours to binge ‘gruesome’ horror before season 2 finally drops

Life is about to take a dark turn as one of Netflix’s most-watched shows finally returns for a second season.

It’s been three years since Wednesday landed on our screens with Jenna Ortega portraying the brattiest member of the Addams family and titular gothic teenager.

Since coming out, the Tim Burton-directed horror-comedy series has made a lasting impression as the most popular English-language show on the streaming platform, with a whopping 252,100,000 views.

For comparison, trailing behind at the number two spot is Adolescence with a respectable, but considerably smaller sum of 142.6 million views.

The show offers a new take on the iconic fictional family with a focus on Wednesday as a scathing teen who gets caught up solving a murder mystery with her new roommate (brighter-than-the-sun) Enid Sinclair (portrayed by Emma Myers).

Strange creatures, ominous spirits and conniving creatures haunt the corridors of Nevermore Academy – and they must all face Wednesday’s brutal wit and sadistic tendencies.

If you are one of the few Netflix subscribers who somehow haven’t watched the hit series (that is no doubt banking on the same success a second time around), then now is the time to finally catch up.

On Google Reviews, Aaron R called it ‘creepy, kooky and spooky’, adding: ‘Jenna Ortega IS Wednesday with a knockout performance worthy of praise, and Tim Burton’s distinct vision for the show is stellar. Bottom line is there’s a lot of fun to be had here and is certainly worth a binge or two. Go watch it.’

‘Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of the titular Wednesday is both spot-on and surprisingly nuanced, capturing the character’s signature deadpan wit and sharp intelligence while also delving into her complex emotions.

‘The series cleverly blends the macabre with teenage angst, creating a unique and darkly humorous world,’ Harshasai Gubbala added.

Over on Rotten Tomatoes, Collixen D praised it for ‘so many twists and turns’. Dan W love its ‘dark humour’ and Jacob D called it a ‘near perfect series’ with ‘incredible world building’.

All in all, the show has secured a steady 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes as well as plenty of critical acclaim with 12 Emmy nominations, including four wins.

A season one rewatch is sure to whet the appetite for the new episodes which will feature Lady Gaga as a Nevermore teacher alongside a new single, Dead Dance.

The upcoming episodes will also guest star Billie Piper, Thandiwe Newton and Joanna Lumley.

The creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, said about the second season: ‘This season, Wednesday’s journey is darker and more complex as she navigates family, friends, new mysteries, and old adversaries, propelling her headlong into another year at Nevermore.’

Wednesday season two part one premieres on Netflix on August 6. Part two hits screens on September 3.

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