The series "Wednesday" has been renewed for a third season. Are the first two seasons worth watching?

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Netflix isn't dragging its feet: with less than a month until the second season of "Wednesday" premieres (dropping August 6, 2025), the series has already been greenlit for a third season.

The creators promise that in the new episodes, the heroine will uncover even more secrets of Nevermore Academy and "descend even deeper into the Addams family crypt," reports Deadline.

But is it worth waiting for the continuation and watching the first two seasons if you're not familiar with the franchise? Yes. However, you need to understand that the series isn't anything outstanding, but it's good enough to kill time for one, two, or three evenings—no more.

What works in the series—and what doesn't

The first season blended a bit of "Harry Potter," a bit of "Sabrina," and a bit of "Scooby-Doo"—and that's not a criticism. It seems this mix is exactly what worked.

Jenna Ortega is an absolute perfect fit for the role. She carries the series on her shoulders, and the dance scene from the first season rightfully went viral.
Actress Jenna Ortega in school uniform with a hand on her shoulder looks at the camera
Still from the first season of "Wednesday"
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The cinematography, atmosphere, and Victor Dorobantu's performance (that's "Thing") are all things viewers praise separately.

But there are plenty of downsides: from the simplified script to inappropriate love storylines and teen clichés. Some miss the spirit of the classic "The Addams Family," others want more logic in the characters' behavior. The finale especially got criticized—it's called rushed.

One viewer on Metacritic with the username infraRecon wrote in their review:
If you knew nothing about 'The Addams Family' and you like dark teen dramas with fairly formulaic plots that sometimes keep you from getting bored, you'll definitely like this series. But sometimes the show is disgusting and seems predictable.
Metacritic viewer with username infraRecon

What do critics think?

On IMDb, "Wednesday" has an 8.0, and on Rotten Tomatoes—73%. Among reviewers, there are many who fell in love with the dark aesthetic and are willing to overlook some flaws.
First season trailer for "Wednesday"
But there are just as many who consider the series overrated and see it as an attempt to imitate other hits.

Film critic Dan Jolin from Empire described the entire first season like this: "Wednesday Addams' school adventures are 'Harry Potter with monsters.' We expected more from the best character in 'The Addams Family,' but at least Jenna Ortega nailed the role perfectly."

So should you watch the first seasons?

If you're not expecting a masterpiece and just want a series for a couple of evenings with gothic atmosphere, good visuals, and a charismatic heroine—absolutely. It's not a revelation and not "the best thing you've seen," but "Wednesday" delivers its episodes honestly. Especially if you enjoy mystical teen dramas with a light touch of noir and without meaning overload. Earlier on zoomboola.com, we covered whether the new "Fantastic Four" is worth watching.