Starting from where we last saw her, Jenna Ortega shines in “Wednesday,” Season 2 Part 2, a comical mystery TV series now available on Netflix. The show follows Wednesday, the daughter of Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán), as she gathers clues to solve a mystery in each episode. She is accompanied by the unique character, Thing, a crawling hand with a mind of its own, who often steals the show!
Astonishingly, the Netflix show maintains a determined speed with razor-sharp writing, purposely maneuvered conflict, and jump scares. There isn’t really any foreseeable plot twist as the series maintains surprises that keep the story wildly interesting and addictive. That explains my change in calendar bookings so that I’d be sure to view the next episode as soon as it drops.
In recapping a bit, in “Wednesday’s” Season 1 finale, Principal Weems, Gwendoline Christie, was killed by Marilyn Thornhill disguised as Laurel Gates, played by Cristina Ricci. She was injected with nightshade poison, revealing herself as Tyler Galpin to expose Laurel’s true identity. Though she appears to die, Weems is front and center in Season 2 as Wednesday’s spirit guide, demonstrating a supernatural return from the dead. Christie’s casting is a testament to the show’s attention to detail, as she is not only an excellent actor but also her height of 6 feet 3 inches adds a unique visual element to her portrayal as a floating spirit. See the photo below.
In the second season, (spoilers ahead) Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy school and, while expanding her psychic abilities, she must have a new oppressor, try to prevent her roommates’ death. Enid Sinclair is an overly cheerful, colorfully dressed werewolf student at Nevermore Academy. She is portrayed by the actress Emma Myers and serves as a thwart to Wednesday’s darker demeanor, as she constantly tries to befriend her. In addition, Pugsley, (Isaac Ordonez) her younger brother also enrolls at Nevermore.
After Weems’ death, the new Principal is Barry Dort, (Steve Buscemi) whose power is pyrokinesis, the ability to create and control fire. This fiery power was featured notably in promotional materials for Season 2 and is central to his role as Nevermore Academy’s new principal. He is also a manipulative and cunning individual with a history of fraud and corruption, using his position and charisma to further his own immoral goals. As a Steve Buscemi fan, I can say he’s perfect for this role, he has that devilish twinkle in his eyes at times, as he appears to be having a blast.
We met Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday) early on in Part 1 Episode one, she’s a popular siren student at Nevermore Academy, and quickly becomes a rival to Wednesday. What’s super fun is her luminous grayish-blue eyes that are not her real eye color; they are colored contact lenses designed to give her character a trademark siren looks. She wears these contacts to portray Bianca’s species, a siren, whose physical features include piercing, pale blue eyes used for manipulation and persuasion.
The big reveal is that Patient 1938 is actually Tyler Galpin’s mother, Francoise, which utterly shocks Wednesday. The shocks don’t stop there, as Slurp turns out to be Francoise’s brother, and Tyler’s uncle is Isaac. The craziest reveal of all is that ‘Thing’ is the severed right hand of Isaac Night.
Beyond the plot twists, the performances elevate the season. Every actor breathes new life into their character, and the show widens the spotlight to showcase more than just Wednesday’s perspective. This shift gives the world of Nevermore a greater dimension, which allows for more character plot lines.
Wednesday has broken many TV records, with an enormous number of people watching the show, not to mention the Emmy Awards it has received. It’s my favorite TV show this year, and I am excited that Season 2, Part 2 has finally dropped with four new episodes. I really adore the castle in the film is located in “Ireland” and the name is Charleville Castle. It was built in 1798 by architect Francis Johnston for the Earl of Charleville. Situated in an ancient oak wood, it is now maintained by volunteers who offer tours and share its stories. The castle is also famous for its alleged paranormal activity, particularly the ghost of a young girl named Harriet who died there. I would like to visit there someday.
Sarah Knight Adamson© September 16, 2025