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Time to turn on your screens to Netflix’s newest series, Wednesday. Here are 10 reasons why you should get into the world of the Addams family
The much anticipated The Addams Family remake is finally here in the form of Wednesday, a modern murder mystery show starring Jenna Ortega. This is the first addition to the long lived Addams family history that stars the only daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams, Wednesday. Coincidentally, it was released just last Wednesday on November 23, 2022.
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Days after the show’s release, it has received tremendous feedback from critics and fans alike. Many have praised Jenna Ortega’s stellar performance in the show, as well as her kooky dance moves. Aside from this, the show’s creators were equally commended for writing an exciting murder mystery plot that carefully respects The Addams Family’s 84-year tenure in the entertainment history. If you still need convincing to watch Wednesday, here are 10 reasons why you should.
It’s been 31 years since we last saw The Addams Family live
The last live action remake of The Addams Family was in 1991.
Jenna Ortega’s audition for Wednesday involved an actual wound
When Jenna Ortega met up with director Tim Burton, she just came from shooting her character’s death scene for a different TV show. The prosthetic used for the gun shot wound ended up actually wounding the actress. Thus, she showed up to her audition with a gash on her face, prosthetic blood, and sweat in her hair.
The series was based off of the original The Addams Family comic
Don’t be surprised if you don’t recognize the characters from the successful ‘90s reboot of The Addams Family. It was patterned after the original show.
Jenna Ortega is the first Latina actress to play Wednesday Addams
Wednesday being Gomez Addams’ daughter should have Latin American heritage. This is the first time it was accurately portrayed on television.
Wednesday explores The Addams Family world outside of 21 Chester Place
Most of the previous work involving the Addams family centred on their horrific home in 21 Chester Place.
Nevermore Academy makes its debut on the series
Instead of 21 Chester Place, we’re introduced to Nevermore Academy, a school for freaks and outcasts, for the first time.
Wednesday embarks on a thrilling murder mystery
Wondering what type of show Wednesday is? It’s a murder mystery series, of course—adding more macabre along the way.
You get a chance to see other outcasts aside from The Addams Family
Thought The Addams Family were the only freaks in their universe? Think again. The show introduces new ghoulish characters from Nevermore.
Christina Ricci rejoins The Addams Family universe
The memorable Wednesday Addams of the ‘90s played by Christina Ricci is back. This time around, Ricci plays normie teacher, Marilyn Thornhill.
Critics claim that Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman’s portrayal of Morticia and Gomez Addams are the most accurate to the original
Remember the suave Gomez and the mortifying Morticia Addams of the ‘90s series? Apparently, those weren’t accurate portrayals of the original comic from the 1930s. According to critics, the casting of Wednesday stays true to the original characteristics of the characters in the comic.
