Wednesday: A Delightfully Dark Dive into the Addams Family
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t watched Wednesday yet, what are you doing with your life? Stop reading now unless you enjoy having your surprises ruined. Seriously, get out of here!
Now, for those still here, let’s talk about our favorite moody teen with a flair for the macabre. Wednesday Addams, played by the delightfully deadpan Jenna Ortega, has traded in her usual black dress and pigtails for a more contemporary look—because who doesn’t want to look fabulous while solving murders? The show kicks off with Wednesday being expelled from yet another school—because nothing says “I’m a misunderstood genius” like using piranhas to take revenge on your bullies. Spoiler: the piranhas are not just for show. They are the real MVPs of the opening scene!
After her latest aquatic adventure, she’s shipped off to Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts, where the student body is basically a convention of goths, werewolves, and the occasional vampire looking for a good time. Here, Wednesday meets her quirky classmates, including a werewolf named Enid (who’s basically the sunny side of the Addams family’s dark side) and a psychic roommate who occasionally sees visions that are more terrifying than Wednesday’s family reunions.
As the plot thickens like a good bowl of black tar, Wednesday becomes embroiled in a series of murders that would make any true crime podcast host giddy with excitement. The bodies start piling up faster than you can say “I’ll take my coffee black, like my soul.” Each episode is a delightful mix of murder mystery and teenage angst, with Wednesday’s signature one-liners that could slice through the thickest of fogs—“I’m not a monster; I’m a teenager.” Wise words, folks!
But wait, there’s more! As Wednesday investigates, she uncovers secrets about her family and their past. It turns out that the Addams family has a history that’s even darker than the color scheme of their mansion. There’s a mysterious monster on the loose, and let’s just say it’s not just your average school mascot gone rogue. The monster is actually linked to a past that involves her parents, Morticia and Gomez, and trust me, it’s juicier than a Thanksgiving turkey at the Addams’ house.
In a shocking twist that you absolutely didn’t see coming (or did you?), it’s revealed that Wednesday has inherited more than just her parents’ taste for the macabre; she has some serious psychic powers of her own. Who knew all that brooding could come with a side of telekinesis? It’s like finding out your favorite chocolate bar is actually a health food!
As the season unfolds, we witness Wednesday’s transformation from a lone wolf (or should I say lone raven?) into a reluctant hero, rallying her friends to confront the monster and uncover the truth. The climax features a showdown that’s more thrilling than a rollercoaster ride through a haunted house. Spoiler alert: there are chase scenes, dramatic revelations, and a dance sequence that has already gone viral! Because if there’s one thing the Addams family knows how to do, it’s turning a murder investigation into a party.
In the end, Wednesday proves that you can be dark and delightful at the same time. The show wraps up with enough cliffhangers to keep us on our toes for a potential second season, but not before leaving us with the heartwarming message that even the spookiest of souls can find friendship—especially when it involves plotting the perfect revenge against your enemies.
So, how do I like Wednesday? Let’s just say I’d binge-watch her dark escapades any day of the week, preferably while wearing all black and sipping something that looks like it could be served at a vampire’s tea party. Bravo, Netflix, for giving us a character who embraces her weirdness like a warm, cozy blanket made of bat wings!