First Rotten Tomatoes Reviews for 'Wednesday' Season 2 Say It's Better Than the First

The official verdict is in: Wednesday Season 2 has earned an 81% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its place as a critical success and surpassing the original’s score.

Critics Agree: The Addams Family Is Stronger Together

The critics’ consensus on Rotten Tomatoes hits the mark: “Wednesday Season 2 smartly opens up to include more of the whole Addams clan, backing up Jenna Ortega’s lovably heartless teenager with an ookier and spookier ensemble.” 

With 73 reviews contributing to its score, the show has clearly tapped into what made its first season a sensation—and then some.

What’s different this go-round? The addition of the wider family brings new dimensions to the story, features more ensemble dynamics, and enhances the gothic comedy that audiences initially craved.

A Higher-Scoring Sequel

Season 1 of Wednesday famously soared to a 71% Certified Fresh score, which was a surprise for a Tim Burton-styled teen mystery that leaned heavily on its star power and stylized visuals. Season 2 leaps ahead, and critics suggest it feels more confident and cohesive than its predecessor, giving deeper context to the world and the characters.

What It Means for Fans

For those who binged through the first season, the news should come as encouragement: Season 2 brings more Addams, more dark humor, and a richer, more developed story. If you were on the fence, this is the green light to recline on the couch and dive back into Nevermore Academy.

One fan wrote, "I love this show. [It has] such funny and good humor, I can’t wait to see what happens."

"Epic show! So Pumped for season 2 part 2!" replied another.

Of course, not everyone agreed with critics. "The season thus far has kneecapped itself with way too many plot lines and sacrificing the Enid and Wednesdays relationship, which was the heart and soul of season one. Not excited for the second half," another viewer wrote.

Whether you're still obsessed with Ortega’s deadpan wit or came for the eccentric brilliance of the Addams family mythology, Season 2 is shaping up to be a horror-comedy reunion worth streaming.

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