Netflix’sWednesdaystands out because it is an intriguing mix of old and new.
As previously mentioned,The Addams Familyfirst started as a comic stripcreated by Charles Addams.
In particular, the character of Wednesday gets a makeover that makes her even more lovable.
Without these changes,Wednesdaymight not have been nearly as successful.
Surprisingly, Wednesday resents her parents, and their relationship is quite different from what otherAddams Familyprojects have shown.
Pugsley and Uncle Fester also make appearances, acting as family members that Wednesday is particularly protective of.
The other Addams help build up Wednesday’s world, and offer insight into her upbringing and personality.
Rather than focusing on the family at large, the show follows Wednesday specifically.
Instead of having Wednesday be a young child or preteen, she is a fully formed teenager.
EvenWednesday’ssetting at Nevermore is quite different from what is typical in priorAddams Familyprojects.
Arguably,Wednesdayneeded to be different to be successful.
Because of this,Wednesdayhad to double-check it stood out from the rest of the franchise.
IfWednesdayfelt like every otherAddams Familymovie, then audiences would likely become bored.
BecauseThe Addams Familyusually portrayed Wednesday as a child, she was often relegated to child-only spaces.
She gets into scrapes and her actions have consequences.
In reality, it is Wednesday’s flaws that make her so interesting.
On the other hand, Netflix’s Wednesday is far from perfect.
NoAddams Familyproject has ever treated Wednesday with such depth.
Fortunately,Wednesdayseason 2has the chance to continue building on Wednesday’s character.
However, her life will inevitably get in the way of that.
The actress has mentioned in past interviews thatWednesdaymay become more horror-centricand less concerned with romantic ties.
Wednesdayseason 2 is set to premiere in 2025.
With several years betweenWednesdayseason 1 and 2, there are concerns about the show’s future.
