Here’s a dramatic poster of Wednesday, setting the perfect mood—gothic elegance with Wednesday Addams under her signature umbrella.
Season 1 Recap: The Mystery Begins
New surroundings: Wednesday is expelled from her public school after a dramatic piranha-filled revenge for her brother, Pugsley—then sent to Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for supernatural outcasts with deep family ties to her (her parents met there) . New friends & foes: She meets her bright and cheerful werewolf roommate Enid, clashes with popular students like Bianca, and starts investigating mysterious murders happening around her . The Hyde mystery: A shapeshifting “Hyde” monster is behind the killings. Wednesday and Thing dig into the clues, discovering academic secret societies, family secrets, and the resurfacing of an ancestor, Goody Addams . Plot twist: Teachers and friends are involved in the conspiracy—Ms. Thornhill (a teacher) is actually Laurel Gates, the master behind the Hyde, aiming to resurrect Joseph Crackstone and wipe out outcasts. The family battles it out, and Wednesday ultimately defeats the evil—Nevermore closes for the semester .
Season 2 Highlights: Darkness Returns in Two Parts
Release Structure
Part 1 (4 episodes): Released on August 6, 2025. Part 2 (4 episodes): Premiered on September 3, 2025 .
Story & Themes
Wednesday returns to Nevermore, expecting control—but “nothing is what it seems” in this new, twisted mystery . Her psychic powers play a central role, and she must confront new threats—while her younger brother Pugsley enrolls at Nevermore with his own electric powers, and their mechanical pet, Slurp, adds its own mischief .
Cast Additions
Jenna Ortega returns with expanded influence, now also working as a producer . Family gets larger: Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia), Luis Guzmán (Gomez), Joanna Lumley (Grandmama), and Christina Ricci (as teacher Marilyn Thornhill) reappear or expand their roles . New faces include Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley, Moosa Mostafa as Eugene, Georgie Farmer as Ajax, Noah B. Taylor as Bruno, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Orloff, and others .
Episode Titles for Part 2
Episode 5: Hyde and Woe Seek Episode 6: Woe Thyself Episode 7: Woe Me The Money Episode 8: This Means Woe Directed by a mix of Angela Robinson and Tim Burton—highlighting the show’s continued blend of gothic flair and twisted drama .
Special Appearance: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga appears as Rosaline Rotwood, a ghostly ex-professor and psychic, in a brief but pivotal cameo during a body-swapping ritual in Episode 6 . Her original song—“The Dead Dance”—features in Episode 7, accompanied by a gothic music video helmed by Tim Burton . Fans were disappointed by Gaga’s limited screen presence—totaling less than two minutes—which also disqualified her from certain awards, though the song remains Emmy-eligible .
Critical Buzz & Reactions
Visuals & performances: Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers earn continued praise, especially in scenes like the body-swap episode’s comedic highlight . Critiques: Season 2 is noted for its busy subplots and underwhelming mother-daughter arc—with some criticism aimed at the writing and even Morticia’s casting. Still, the show remains visually striking .
TL;DR
Season
Highlights
Season 1
Introduces Wednesday at Nevermore, uncovers a Hyde monster, ties into family legacy.
Season 2 (Parts 1 & 2)
Darker mysteries, new powers, family deeper involvement, split release, Lady Gaga cameo.
Reception
Strong visuals and leads; some narrative overload and mixed reviews on writing.
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