Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 has arrived on Netflix, and we know you guys must be anxious to find out how the first part of the sophomore season has turned out, right? Is it better than the debut season? Or has Netflix fumbled the ball with this one? Let’s find out.
Early reviews for Season 2 have surfaced, and they’re mostly positive. We’ve compiled some of them for you guys, don’t worry!
David Opie from RadioTimes has declared the latest season better than the first, with special praise for leading lady Jenna Ortega and her on-screen mother, Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Nevermore has never been better because #Wednesday season 2 improves on the first in every way. Come for Ortega and a shirtless Tyler. Stay for Tim Burton stop-motion and Catherine Zeta Jones holding the world’s smallest umbrella. My review @RadioTimes https://t.co/9NgKHfDzYL
— David Opie (@DavidOpie) August 6, 2025
Slashfilm pointed out the sophomore season’s increased focus on the rest of the Addams family members, which was one of the major criticisms of Season 1, and gave it 8 out of 10.
Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega return for Wednesday season 2, which improves on the show's formula by making the Addams Family major characters. https://t.co/2Rp6rBrWZ3
— /Film (@slashfilm) August 6, 2025
TV Guide, in its review (6.8 out of 10), also praised Season 2 for being better than the first one and giving more focus to the other members of the Addams family. It also liked the fact that the show embraces its absurdity and delivers a more entertaining, mysterious, and spooky plot. However, criticisms were aimed at Season 2’s struggles with an inconsistent tone and depicting Nevermore in an overly cartoonish manner.
Wednesday Season 2 Review: Netflix's Peculiar Smash Hit Reckons With Fame https://t.co/8EzaNi3O1U
— TV Guide (@TVGuide) August 6, 2025
Los Angeles Times believes that Part 1 of Wednesday’s second season struggles to “recapture the magic of the first season.” Despite new plot twists and a fantastic cast, the series isn’t as fresh as it once was, though it remains an entertaining, spooky comedy.
Commentary: 'Wednesday' Season 2 doesn't recapture the magic of the first season, but it's still a spooky delight https://t.co/vNQsdUqwCj
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 6, 2025
Tom’s Guide praised Season 2’s “darker” and “more horror-focused” tone, with a broader focus on Morticia and Gomez, which enriches Wednesday’s character. While the first four episodes introduce numerous subplots and characters, they successfully set the stage for a higher-stakes, more confident season that fans will enjoy.
Netflix just dropped the first four episodes of “Wednesday” season 2, and so here are my honest thoughts on this darker, bloodier new chapter. https://t.co/so37K6cDJ2
— Tom's Guide (@tomsguide) August 6, 2025
Collider called Wednesday Season 2 “a darker and more exciting chapter”, expanding the Addams family’s role and mythos. New cast members are a delightful addition, and the show’s willingness to embrace higher stakes and horror elements is a strength. However, the season’s two-part structure weakens the narrative flow, and the focus on new storylines sidelines some of the original supporting characters.
'Wednesday' Season 2 Part 1 Review: The Addams Family Finally Gets the Spotlight, but Jenna Ortega's Mystery Series Leaves Us Hungry for More https://t.co/PILJX1O0Ky
— Collider (@Collider) August 6, 2025
However, The Hollywood Reporter doesn’t seem to share the sentiments mentioned above regarding Season 2. The outlet called the second season a “letdown” and “overcrowded.” THR believes that by making the entire Addams family a central part of the show’s supernatural setting, the series loses its unique, eccentric charm.
'Wednesday' Season 2 Review: Jenna Ortega Gets Lost Amid Addams Family Mayhem in Overcrowded Netflix Return https://t.co/dSnLbMyNLZ
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 6, 2025
You guys can stream Part 1 of Wednesday Season 2 on Netflix! Stay tuned for more updates.
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