Fans of Wednesday can finally exhale — or maybe hold their breath. Jenna Ortega has returned as the queen of deadpan sarcasm, Wednesday Addams, in Season 2 of Netflix’s gothic sensation. Part 1 (four episodes) is streaming now, with Part 2 dropping September 3.
According to showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, this season is “darker and more complex,” filled with fresh foes, old adversaries, and, of course, Wednesday’s razor-sharp wit. Omo, if you thought Season 1 had drama, wait until you see what’s coming.
New Twists at Nevermore Academy
Creator Miles Millar teased that Wednesday returns thinking she knows every secret the academy hides… but reality hits differently. “Nothing is what it seems in Season 2,” he explained. The first shock? Wednesday’s family life invades her school life — and she’s not thrilled.
Her little brother Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez) joins Nevermore, bringing his electrokinesis powers and a desperate need to fit in. Sadly, it’s not going smoothly. Tim Burton, who directs and executive produces, called Pugsley “an outcast among outcasts” this season.
And that’s not all — Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán) will be hanging around the campus a lot more. Omo, helicopter parenting Nevermore-style? Wednesday is not having it.
Family Drama, Addams Style
If you thought Morticia and Wednesday’s mother-daughter tension was bad before, Season 2 turns it up. They literally cross swords in a fencing match!
In a behind-the-scenes moment, Ortega admitted she was in awe of Zeta-Jones during rehearsals: “She’s so good! You can see she was a dancer.”
Adding to the family chaos, viewers will meet Grandmama Hester Frump (played by Joanna Lumley). Unlike most relatives, Wednesday actually enjoys her company — a rare soft side from our favorite goth queen.
A Star-Studded, Mysterious Guest
Here’s where it gets really hot — Lady Gaga is officially in Wednesday! She plays Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore teacher shrouded in mystery, appearing in Part 2.
Her casting was revealed in dramatic fashion at Netflix Tudum 2025, where she performed a medley including Bloody Mary. Omo, imagine Wednesday Addams and Lady Gaga in the same scene… the internet won’t survive.
Premiere Details and Doom Tour
The premiere episode, titled Here We Woe Again, was written by Gough and Millar, and directed by Tim Burton. The first six minutes teased at Netflix Tudum involve creepy dolls, sharp knives, and an unsettling airport trip.
Meanwhile, the cast is embarking on the Wednesday Doom Tour, visiting countries like England, France, South Korea, and Australia to promote the new season.
When to Watch
Part 1 is already streaming, so you can start binging now. Part 2 — and Lady Gaga’s much-anticipated debut — arrives September 3.
So buckle up, because this season is not just another semester at Nevermore. It’s family feuds, shocking mysteries, and guest stars you never saw coming. Omo, this one will be hot!
