Wednesday TV Series Cast, Producers & Reception
| Series Name | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| IMDb Rating | 8.0/10 |
| Cast | Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Christina Ricci, Moosa Mostafa, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Billie Piper, Victor Dorobantu |
| Director / Showrunner | Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (creators), Tim Burton (executive producer & director of key episodes) |
| Producers | Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Tim Burton, Jenna Ortega (among others) |
| Music by | Danny Elfman, Chris Bacon |
| Category / Genre | Gothic · Supernatural · Mystery · Black Comedy · Coming-of-Age |
| Release Date | November 23, 2022 (Season 1); Season 2 Part 1: August 6, 2025; Part 2: September 3, 2025 |
| Running Time | Episodes range from approx. 46 to 61 minutes |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Languages Available | English |
| Budget / Production Scale | Season 2 filmed in Ireland; estimated high production value (one of the largest shoots in Ireland ever) |
| Reception / Viewership | One of Netflix’s most-watched English-language series; multiple awards and nominations; Jenna Ortega’s performance widely acclaimed |
Plot
Wednesday Addams is sent to Nevermore Academy, a gothic boarding school for outcasts, after an incident that leads to her expulsion. There, she navigates strange mysteries and discovers latent psychic abilities while investigating a localized murder. In Season 2, she returns to Nevermore to face new supernatural threats, unravel deeper mysteries involving her family and powers, and cope with the arrival of her younger brother Pugsley—all while supernatural chaos and dark intrigue swirl around her.
