In the week following its premiere, Wednesday became the second-most-viewed Netflix series ever. It’s even broken one of the viewing records set by season 4 of Stranger Things. Fans of the show were calling for a second season immediately, but after a string of surprising Netflix cancelations, Wednesday season 2 was no guarantee.
Wednesday Season 2 Has Far Greater Pressure & Expectation Than S1
The main challenge that Wednesday’s second season has to face is meeting the expectations of its existing fans. There was seemingly little to lose with the creation of season 1, but now that it’s one of the biggest shows in the world, season 2 has its work cut out for it. Wednesday’s murder-mystery-meets-Gothic-horror aesthetic paired with Burton’s perfectly balanced sense of camp created a story that kept unfolding in fun and surprising ways throughout the season. It thrilled audiences who were unsure of what to expect from the show. Now Wednesday will have to capitalize on that excitement and expand it since the mystery of the show’s tone, character portrayals, and storylines are out in the open.
Wednesday Season 2 Will Be Up To The Challenge Of Its New Expectations
The pressure to deliver a season 2 that can match the first season’s reception is high, and Tim Burton and the rest of Wednesday’s crew will have to work hard to deliver on the promises set by season 1. However, there’s little doubt that the cast and crew will be able to meet those expectations given the level of talent involved. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán portrayed Wednesday’s parents, Morticia and Gomez Addams, and though season 1 featured them in supporting roles, season 2 offers the chance to involve them more heavily in the show.
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