Wednesday S2 Review || The Humanization of The Goth

I watched season one of Wednesday back in 2022 when I was still in the university. Just picture me in my tiny off-campus room, dodging classes, eating noodles, and watching Jenna Ortega glare her way into my soul. Fast forward three whole years and we finally get season two in 2025. Why is Netflix like this? Why are we in a generation where you watch season one today and season two after giving birth to your second child? Lmao. The gap was ridiculous, but honestly? I forgive them. The new season ate.

This time, I wanted to go character by character because everyone, even Thing, pulled their weight. And since my brain is never linear (you already know), I’ll share my POV, little side rants, and finally rank them from my personal faves to the ones who annoyed me the most.

Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega)

Let’s start with the obvious: Jenna Ortega was born for this role. Season one already showed us her deadpan, savage humor, but season two? Her powers are heavier, her visions scarier, and for the first time, we see cracks in that cold marble statue. She’s still sarcastic as hell, but you can feel the loneliness leaking through.

I actually didn't "necessarily" like the humanization of Wednesday as I'll like to call S2. It was unnecessary but yeah, I get it.

Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers)

My sunshine wolf. Enid is still the rainbow explosion to Wednesday’s eternal night sky, but she’s grown so much. Season one Enid was insecure; season two Enid is stronger, braver, and not afraid to call Wednesday out. I loved watching her own her power instead of chasing it.

Their friendship this season? Gold. Pure gold. I smiled so hard at their little sisterly bickering moments. Wednesday will roll her eyes, Enid will just grin and hug her anyway. She’s basically the friend who drags you outside when you’d rather rot in bed, annoying, yes, but you secretly love it.

And when they switched bodies? It just further emphasizes their acting prowess, because Enid killed those scenes acting as Wednesday.

Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones)

Morticia said, “let me remind y’all who the real queen is.” This season gave her more presence, and I was living for it. Her little duels with Grandmama cracked me up, elegant shade only. But what touched me was her relationship with Wednesday. That awkward mix of “I want you to be me” vs. “I know you’ll never be me.” This was the only touch of emotions to Wednesday that I loved. Yeah, this and the friendship with Enid.

Also, I had a little bit of a hard time recognizing Morticia at first. Perhaps it's the time span between filming seasons 1 and 2, perhaps something else?

Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán)

Sweet chaotic Gomez. He didn’t get tons of screen time, but when he did, the warmth was as expected of Gomez. You can tell he adores his family. And while Morticia brings the grace, Gomez brings the heart. He’s the type of dad who embarrasses you in public but would fight the whole world for you.

Thing (Victor Dorobantu)

Listen. I did not expect to cry over a disembodied hand, but here we are. Thing is, honestly, the most loyal character on this show. Wednesday could be spiraling, and there’s Thing, no words, just presence. Sometimes that’s all you need in life, someone who just shows up.

And to have discovered his past? Honestly, that was 100% the story arc for me. I'd never been curious to uncover who Thing really was, but that addition to the story was the last piece of the puzzle we never even knew was missing.

Grandmama

She came in like a storm. Messy, hilarious, chaotic energy. I love how she pokes at Morticia, their rivalry is so deliciously petty. But under all that madness, you can tell she cares. She reminded me of that one auntie who says inappropriate things at family gatherings but will also slip you money when no one’s looking.

Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White)

Okay, Xavier. Season one Xavier was giving “broody artist background love interest.” Like the type of character in a dark romance you helplessly fall in love with.

So, imagine my shock when there was no Xavier in season two. Can someone tell me what happened? Coz I was really looking forward to seeing him again.

Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday)

Let me just scream this: Bianca deserves more screen time! She’s layered, complex, and probably the most realistic teen on this show. Season two gave us more of her backstory, her struggles with her family and her siren identity. She’s fierce but vulnerable, confident but lonely. I lowkey want a Bianca spinoff.

Ranking the Characters (from fave to “eh”)

Wednesday – Because duh. She’s the show.
Thing – Yes, a hand outranks humans. Don’t @ me.
Morticia – Timeless, dramatic, emotional. Queen.
Bianca – Slept-on but powerful. Her arc made me care so much.
Grandmama – Pure chaos and comedy gold.
Enid – My heart. The bestie we all secretly need.
Gomez – Lovable, warm, but needs more screen time.

Final Thoughts

Watching season two felt like reuniting with old friends after years apart. I laughed, I got emotional, I even yelled at my screen (mostly at Wednesday’s stubbornness). The wait was long, unnecessarily long, but once the episodes started rolling, it didn’t matter anymore.

Wednesday season two was darker, deeper, funnier, and somehow more human. And if Netflix wants to make me wait another three years for season three, fine. By then, maybe I’ll actually have two kids, but I’ll still be there, ready to watch Jenna Ortega glare at the world.

Oh yes, I didn't mention the hyde and zombie story because that's the twist I need you to find out yourself (wink).