Wednesday

Wednesday Addams navigates her years at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts, where she attempts to master her emergent psychic ability and thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town. She also tries to solve the supernatural mystery that entangled her parents 25 years ago. Throughout her time at the academy, Wednesday must learn to control her powers and overcome her disdain for social interaction to make friends and enemies.

Wednesday was met with generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised Jenna Ortega's performance as the titular character, the series' dark humor, and its visual style. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the show was a massive success with audiences, becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series.

• Jenna Ortega delivers a captivating performance as Wednesday Addams, perfectly embodying the character's morbid charm and deadpan wit.

• The series successfully blends dark humor with supernatural mystery, offering a visually stylish and engaging take on the iconic Addams Family.

• While the mystery plot can feel familiar at times, the show's strong characters and unique atmosphere make it a standout in the genre.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Wednesday, praising Jenna Ortega's portrayal of the iconic character and the show's blend of dark comedy and supernatural elements. Viewers enjoyed the fresh take on the Addams Family and found the series to be highly entertaining and binge-worthy.

Nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Jenna Ortega performed the iconic cello scene in episode 4, 'Woe-Is-Me', herself, practicing for months to learn the piece."Goo Goo Muck" by The Cramps was the song used in the scene.