Why Wednesday Season 2 Should Embrace a More Chaotic Wednesday Addams

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Wednesday Addams has become a cultural icon for numerous reasons. Her distinctive style and comfort in solitude are standout traits. While Jenna Ortega’s portrayal in Netflix‘s Wednesday highlights a harsher, more intense version of the character, there is an opportunity for her edges to be smoothed out. Yet, embracing her unpredictability is essential.

In fact, the upcoming second season of Wednesday should magnify her chaotic tendencies. Known for her dramatic and over-the-top reactions, there’s no reason for this season not to delve deeper into that side of her personality.

Exploring Wednesday’s Chaotic Spirit in Season 2

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday

For Season 2, I envision Wednesday becoming an even more unyielding lone wolf. A significant conflict with Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) could provide a backdrop for her to venture solo. While collaboration is valuable, showcasing what Wednesday can achieve through self-reliance might lead to an exciting narrative shift. This individual journey could culminate in significant revelations that she would later share with her friends at Nevermore Academy, striking a balance between independence and teamwork.

As Wednesday receives increasingly ominous notes from her stalker, it would be fascinating to see how her behavior evolves. Perhaps she leads herself to believe the stalker is someone within her circle, prompting her to orchestrate an elaborate prank or embark on a brief investigative mission.

Moreover, pranks should take center stage in Season 2. Given that Wednesday’s enrollment in Nevermore was largely a response to her notorious pranking history, it is essential to embrace this aspect of her character. While maintaining a sense of humor, her mischief could escalate to mildly unsettling yet amusing pranks involving her classmates or even targeting an unkind teacher.

Irrespective of the presence of another supernatural threat in Season 2, it is imperative to observe Wednesday in full detective mode, showcasing her cunning instincts. At the same time, a slight edge of meanness can add depth to her character. While Season 1 showed her nurturing a connection with Enid, it’s important to remember that Wednesday is inherently tough, spirited, and unapologetically herself.

Wednesday’s Rebellious Character in Season 1

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday

In Season 1, Wednesday Addams emerged as the ultimate rebel at Nevermore Academy. Throughout the season, her disregard for authority, nonchalance towards peers’ opinions, and relentless pursuit of the Hyde Monster showcased her indomitable spirit. Above all, her most significant act of rebellion was trusting her gut instincts despite her family’s ominous ties to the school.

Jenna Ortega’s portrayal separates itself with a fresh twist, while still paying homage to Christina Ricci’s iconic depiction. Both performances illustrate that this new iteration of Wednesday remains undeniably rebellious. Ortega reflected on this dynamic in an interview, acknowledging the different interpretations of the character and the importance of authenticity.

“Yes, very different, but I’m just saying you are who people see as Wednesday, and that’s just the truth. I feel like the script was very reminiscent of ’90s Wednesday. It was really important to me that I wasn’t doing a knockoff of your performance, and it was different,” Ortega shared.

She also commented on how Wednesday’s age enhances her capacity for dark humor and honesty, which evolves as she transitions from childhood to adolescence: “Every time we’ve seen Wednesday, she’s been 5 years old, 10 years old. So when someone is saying really dark, twisted things out of a place of pure honesty and innocence, it’s a bit different when you get older and become a teenager…”

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