Hell has no fury like Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega)—returned to Nevermore with fresh mysteries, expanded family drama, and more ominous thrills. This August, Netflix releases Season 2 in two parts, continuing the gothic tale that has captivated fans globally.
Release Dates & Format
- Part 1 Premiere Date: August 6, 2025
- Part 2 Premiere Date: September 3, 2025
Both feature four episodes each, totalling eight chapters of eerie storytelling.
Series Plot / Synopsis (Season 2)
Wednesday returns expecting more of the familiar, but Nevermore Academy holds unexpected horrors. She’s drawn into a chilling mystery when she foresees her roommate, Enid, dead—and Wednesday vows to prevent it by any means necessary—including dying trying.
This season, Wednesday has to contend with family, friends and old enemies, driving her into another year of wonderfully dark and quirky chaos. With her classic razor-sharp humor and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new spine-tingling supernatural mystery.
New faces arrive, including Steve Buscemi as Principal Barry Dort (a man with hidden motives), Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump, and expanded appearances from the Addams brood: Morticia (Zeta‑Jones), Gomez (Guzmán), Pugsley (Ordoñez), Uncle Fester (Armisen), and Lurch (Suotamo).
Wednesday: Season 2 | Watch the Trailer
The Part 1 trailer (July 9) introduces Wednesday’s vision of Enid’s death and features ominous noir tones and unsettling imagery.
Season 1 Recap / Synopsis
- Premise: Wednesday Addams—sarcastic, psychic, and goth—enrolls at Nevermore Academy after a traumatic incident at her previous school.
- Mystery: She investigates a string of murders tied to a monster known as the “Hyde” and uncovers dark secrets involving the academy and town.
- Relationships: Strained connections with roommate Enid (werewolf), complicated romantic ties with Tyler (a Hyde), and a budding fascination from classmate Xavier.
- Climax: Wednesday exposes Laurel Gates (disguised as a teacher) and stops her plan to resurrect an ancestor and wipe out outcasts. Enid fully embraces her werewolf nature.
- Aftermath: Principal Weems sacrifices herself, leaving a vacancy and fractured trust, particularly with Tyler’s betrayal revealed.
Season 2 promises a richer, scarier ride—new characters, deeper family drama, charged supernatural elements, and an urgent mission to save Enid. With Tim Burton’s signature aesthetic and Jenna Ortega’s producing role, “Return to Nevermore” is poised to eclipse its breakout debut.