Wednesday is a 2022 Netflix original series centered around the iconic character Wednesday Addams, the dark and sardonic daughter of the Addams Family. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton serving as executive producer and director of several episodes, Wednesday offers a unique spin on the Addams Family story. Rather than focusing on the family as a whole, the show zeroes in on Wednesday’s journey as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts, while solving a chilling mystery.
With a blend of gothic visuals, sharp humor, and supernatural intrigue, Wednesday balances the classic quirks of the Addams Family with a modern coming-of-age twist. Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams, bringing a new level of depth to the character through her deadpan wit and unflinching sense of individuality.
Plot Summary
Season 1 of Wednesday follows the titular character as she is sent to Nevermore Academy, a school for gifted outsiders and misfits. After a series of incidents at her previous schools, Wednesday’s parents, Gomez and Morticia Addams, believe that Nevermore will be the perfect place for their daughter to thrive among her kind. However, Wednesday is less than thrilled with her new surroundings.
Nevermore Academy holds more mysteries than meets the eye. As soon as Wednesday arrives, she becomes entangled in a murder mystery that dates back to her parents’ time at the school. Determined to uncover the truth, Wednesday uses her sharp intellect, psychic abilities, and sleuthing skills to solve the crimes that plague the school. Along the way, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including her bubbly roommate Enid, her mysterious love interest Tyler, and the enigmatic headmistress Larissa Weems (played by Gwendoline Christie).
As the story unfolds, Wednesday must navigate the challenges of high school life, including clashing with authority, dealing with friendships, and uncovering her family’s dark history. The season culminates in an explosive finale, where Wednesday faces dangerous foes and unearths shocking revelations about herself and the world around her.
