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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You guys can stream Part 1 of Wednesday Season 2 on Netflix! Stay tuned for more updates.