Now that I’ve finished the rest of Wednesday season two, I can say this: The second half kept up the same mix of dark comedy, supernatural weirdness, and heartfelt moments, but it also raised the quality of the overall season. There’s a clear crescendo in the storytelling that made the first part look a bit more dull than it is. The part wasn’t greater than its sum in this case.

I binged it in one sitting and probably need to watch it all again to appreciate more but it also gave me a few head-scratching moments. I couldn’t help but catch a little continuity goof. Back in Season one, Episode 3, Christina Ricci’s character was introduced as Nevermore’s first normie teacher. Yet in season two, we suddenly learn about a former teacher who was also a normie. So… which is it? Not a deal-breaker, but it did pull me out of the story for a second. They could have caught that in the three years since last season.

On the brighter side, the “Freaky Friday” style episode was one of the highlights of the season. Yes, it leaned into the goofier side of things, but it also gave Emma Myers and Jenna Ortega a real chance to show off. The way they captured each other’s mannerisms, voices, and body language was so spot on that I actually forgot I was watching the same two actresses. I was particularly impressed with the shifting tone of their voices; it really sounded like they dubbed each other’s lines at times. They really sold the soul-swap illusion, and it was a joy to watch, easily one of my favorite performances of the season.

Character-wise, I love the additions they’ve made this season – Agnes being on the top of that list – but it does become more of Addams’ family show than a Wednesday show. It’s worth it for the new dynamics that it injects into the show. I’ve got to admit, Bianca and Ajax are kind of adorable together. Don’t get me wrong, I loved his pairing with Enid in season one, but with Bianca, there’s a different energy that works surprisingly well. And speaking of new dynamics, Agnes feels like the perfect blend of Wednesday’s edge and Enid’s warmth, an intriguing addition to the ensemble.

By the end of the season, I was fully entertained. Between the clever (if sometimes inconsistent) writing, the stellar performances, the clever twists, and the evolving character relationships, season two managed to create more to love about Wednesday. If the first half set the stage, the second half proved this series has staying power. It’s got its flaws, sure, but the charm and creativity more than make up for them.

If Netflix keeps this momentum going, I’ll happily return to Nevermore Academy for another season of spookiness and snark. Now the only question is, how long do we have to wait for season three?

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