Wednesday (2022)
TV series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy
Stream itif you enjoy a sharp, gothic mystery blended with high-school drama and dry, deadpan wit.
A stylish, deadpan mystery that leans into gothic aesthetics and dry humor to revitalize a classic character. It is highly bingeable for a wide audience, offering a polished mix of teen drama and supernatural intrigue.
What it is about
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Trailer
What Wednesday is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series feels like stepping into a vibrant, macabre storybook. The pace is snappy, balancing a central whodunnit with the daily frictions of a boarding school for outcasts. Visually, it is lush and shadowed, maintaining a consistent gothic atmosphere that never feels overly heavy. The tone is anchored by a rigid, unemotional lead performance that provides a steady comedic rhythm against the increasingly chaotic supernatural events unfolding in the background.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is a perfect fit for those who appreciate the 'dark academia' aesthetic and sarky, antisocial protagonists. It will appeal to fans of supernatural mysteries that do not take themselves too solemnly. However, those seeking a truly transgressive or terrifying horror experience should skip it, as it remains firmly within the bounds of polished young-adult fiction. One honest caveat is that underneath the black lace and monsters, it often relies on familiar teen drama tropes regarding romance and school rivalries.
The right evening for it
It suits a dark, rainy evening when you want something stylised and easy to binge. It is the kind of show that works just as well for a solo marathon as it does for a family viewing with older children.
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Teaser
Teaser · Join Wednesday's Addams' New Home - Nevermore Academy
How Wednesday leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away with a sense of morbid satisfaction and a lingering appreciation for its sardonic wit. It leaves a crisp, stylish impression that is more playful than truly haunting.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
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Veronica Mars (2004)
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More clips
Teaser · Official Teaser
Teaser · Wednesday Addams Revealed
Clip · Wednesday Addams vs. Thing
Wednesday soundtrack
Music by Chris Bacon and Danny Elfman
Awards
Wednesday won Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music at the Emmys. It was nominated at the Golden Globes.
Emmys
- Won: Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music · 2023
Golden Globes
- Nominated: Best Actress (Television Series Musical or Comedy) · Jenna Ortega · 2023
- Nominated: Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy) · 2023
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Questions people ask
- Is Wednesday an epic series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic, with a funny streak. A stylish, deadpan mystery that leans into gothic aesthetics and dry humor to revitalize a classic character. It is highly bingeable for a wide audience, offering a polished mix of teen drama and supernatural intrigue.
- How many seasons of Wednesday are there?
- 3 seasons and 16 episodes. Season 3 is announced, with no date yet. In July 2025, the series was renewed for a third season. The third season was reportedly scheduled to begin filming on November 30, 2025, in Ireland, however some outlets reported that it would not begin filming until the first quarter of 2026.
- Where can I watch Wednesday in the UK?
- In the UK, Wednesday is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What awards did Wednesday win?
- Wednesday won Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music at the Emmys. It was nominated at the Golden Globes.
- Who composed the music for Wednesday?
- The music for Wednesday is by Chris Bacon and Danny Elfman.
- Is Wednesday worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy a sharp, gothic mystery blended with high-school drama and dry, deadpan wit. IMDb users rate it 8.0 out of 10 from 508,308 votes and TMDB users 8.3.
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