“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, the Addams
family.”
family.”
The well-loved and immensely popular fictional family is back on screens, in the hit show Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton. Starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, along with her many co-stars, the show’s newly released season two shows the darker, more twisted side of Wednesday. Long-time Tim Borton fan Ms.Cleek, a teacher at Downey High School, and fellow students, Alexa Diaz and Alyssa Hernandez, provide their insight on the new season as both fans and critics.
With the new season came a split in the episodes released, part one being aired in August and part two in September. Ms. Cleek enjoyed how the split release created this feeling of excitement, “ Binging is fun, but like it’s nice to be able to wait, and there’s something about having the anticipation that’s also kinda exciting,” she said.
We are all familiar with Burton’s widely recognizable production style. His gothic and dark fantasy aesthetic shined bright, or rather, I should say horrifically, in season two. Diaz particularly enjoyed the many shocking plot twists, “I liked the production of the show, it added such creative plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat!” she said. Undoubtedly, Borton delivered what can easily be classified as one of the greatest depictions of The Addams Family’s strange and deranged aesthetic.
Of course, it is hard to ignore some of the biggest loose ends left at the end of season 2. Hernandez was especially intrigued by how Enid, Wednesday’s polar opposite best friend, had been developed within the last four episodes of the season. She says, “ How season 2 closed off was interesting. I like how Enid had gotten stuck in her wolf form while saving Wednesday.” Sadly, we must wait and see how season 3 will treat Enid’s newfound power. The second season of Wednesday has captivated fans with its engaging storytelling and distinct Tim Burton flair. The show successfully brought new depth to The Addams Family, keeping it creepy and kooky for the newer generation of horror fanatics and Tim Burton fans, new and old alike.
