Wednesday
2022 · 2 Seasons · Netflix · Supernatural Mystery / Comedy
Wednesday takes a beloved character and drops her into a teen mystery format that works better than it probably should. Jenna Ortega's deadpan performance carries the show through weaker plotting and some casting choices that don't quite land. The gothic visuals are gorgeous, the humor hits more often than it misses, and Ortega's chemistry with Emma Myers gives the show a genuine emotional core. The mysteries themselves are the weakest link, often predictable and occasionally convoluted, and the Addams Family elements beyond Wednesday herself feel undercooked. It's a fun, stylish show that knows what it does best and mostly sticks to it.