The second season premiered on 6/8 with the episode "Here We Woe Again," immersing viewers in the gothic world of the Addams family daughter.
According to Variety, Ortega's performance is a highlight throughout the first four episodes. She maintains Wednesday's signature deadpan expression while conveying emotional depth in scenes exploring the character's inner thoughts. When Wednesday confronts dark dreams, Ortega portrays her unease through subtle glances and gestures.
Both the Hollywood Reporter and the Guardian praised Ortega for maintaining her strong performance and showcasing growth in her acting. She controls the narrative's pace, leaving her mark on investigative scenes, family conflicts, and moments of personal turmoil.
The relationship between Wednesday and her mother, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is explored further, offering Ortega opportunities to display Wednesday's internal struggles. A rift forms in Wednesday's friendship with Enid (Emma Myers) due to a premonition, forcing Wednesday to keep her distance.
Building on the success of the first season, the second season blends a gloomy atmosphere with humor and supernatural mysteries. After a summer spent studying the Book of Shadows and honing her psychic abilities, Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy, but the school has undergone changes. It has a new principal (played by Steve Buscemi), and Wednesday's brother, Pugsley, has enrolled.
Following the events of the previous season, Wednesday is uncomfortable being labeled a hero, which clashes with her reserved and aloof personality. This season, she's drawn into a series of murders connected to the town of Jericho and the Addams family's long-held secrets.
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Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday 2". Photo: Netflix |
Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday 2". Photo: Netflix
The first part of the two-part release premiered on 6/8, with the second part arriving on 3/9. The first half currently holds an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews. The series explores themes of isolation, family pressures, and the complexities of teenage friendships. The mystical setting creates a unique atmosphere, and new characters add depth to the storyline.
Ortega, 23, is an American actress who developed a passion for acting at a young age. Her first role was in the 2013 film "Iron Man 3". Her leading role as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle" (2016-2018) earned her an Imagen Award. Ortega is considered one of Hollywood's rising stars, especially after her leading role in "Wednesday," which led American media to dub her the "Queen of Horror," alongside Anya Taylor-Joy.
Que Chi (Variety, Hollywood Reporter)
