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'Wednesday' Is Finally Here, But There Is Criticism: "it Doesn't Amount To Much"
'Wednesday' season 2 receives mixed reviews, with praise for the acting and unique style showcased throughout the episodes.
Director Tim Burton, known for the recent box office hit Beetlejuice Beetlejuice from 2024, returns with a new season of Wednesday. It appears that a strong follow-up is on the way for the exceptionally performing first season.
The new season again follows Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy. As old mysteries unfold, new threats emerge in her path. Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia) previously indicated that family ties will be put to the test. The current Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes is decent, with 82%, while the first season only reached 73%.
Dark Sweetness
Clint Worthington from RogerEbert.com notes that the first part of the season sets the series up nicely for a second half that ideally should have a strong conclusion. His tone suggests that the foundation has been firmly laid.
Vicky Jessop of the London Evening Standard describes Burton's work as "still delightfully twisted, and it goes down like a spoonful of poisoned sugar". She writes that something with such addictive qualities is probably not good for us, yet remains irresistible.
Artistic Flair
Lorraine Ali from the Los Angeles Times especially praises the performances, casting, and artistic accents. These elements, according to her, make Wednesday a "macabre delight", with atmosphere and characters taking center stage.
Lili Loofbourow from the Washington Post believes that Ortega’s strong presence gives the prickly teenager enough humanity to carry the story, despite horror clichés and sometimes unconvincing storylines. According to her, Ortega manages to anchor the series.
Limited Content
Ben Travers from IndieWire is more critical. He states that the attention to detail is lacking, aside from the stylish presentation. According to him, the neat, teen-oriented aesthetic emphasizes a message that "doesn’t amount to much".
The new season again follows Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy. As old mysteries unfold, new threats emerge in her path. Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia) previously indicated that family ties will be put to the test. The current Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes is decent, with 82%, while the first season only reached 73%.
Dark Sweetness
Clint Worthington from RogerEbert.com notes that the first part of the season sets the series up nicely for a second half that ideally should have a strong conclusion. His tone suggests that the foundation has been firmly laid.
Vicky Jessop of the London Evening Standard describes Burton's work as "still delightfully twisted, and it goes down like a spoonful of poisoned sugar". She writes that something with such addictive qualities is probably not good for us, yet remains irresistible.
Artistic Flair
Lorraine Ali from the Los Angeles Times especially praises the performances, casting, and artistic accents. These elements, according to her, make Wednesday a "macabre delight", with atmosphere and characters taking center stage.
Lili Loofbourow from the Washington Post believes that Ortega’s strong presence gives the prickly teenager enough humanity to carry the story, despite horror clichés and sometimes unconvincing storylines. According to her, Ortega manages to anchor the series.
Limited Content
Ben Travers from IndieWire is more critical. He states that the attention to detail is lacking, aside from the stylish presentation. According to him, the neat, teen-oriented aesthetic emphasizes a message that "doesn’t amount to much".
