Few shows have amassed a viewer count like Wednesday. The dark and comedic Addams Family spinoff remains the most watched show on Netflix ever, and with the first part of its second season just released, hype is at an all-time high. The Tim Burton original boasts a wide range of viewers, but even though Wednesday Addams is a beloved character across generations, the showâs darker elements may not be for everyoneâincluding young children.
Despite being marketed for tweens and teens, the show tackles a variety of darker themes that may leave parents unsure if Wednesday is appropriate for the whole family. Having watched the first part of season two from top to bottom, read on for a full breakdown of what to expect from Wednesdayâs second installment and some guidance on whether or not itâs an appropriate show for your child.
Editorâs Note: Light spoilers ahead.
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What is Wednesday about?
Wednesday follows the iconic Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a special boarding school for âoutcastsâ like the Addams family. The school boasts a wide variety of attendees, from sirens to werewolves, and is the backdrop for the murder mystery that spans the first season of Wednesday. Though the showâs first installment has its fair share of dismembered body parts and monster battles, it also leans into more lighthearted themes such as crushes, first kisses, and finding community. It ends with Wednesday having gone from hating Nevermore to looking forward to returning to school the following year.
Season two of Wednesday takes no such detours. A serial killer is introduced in the opening shot, whom Wednesday takes it upon herself to pursue during the summer months. Once our darkly deceptive protagonist returns to Nevermore Academy, she finds out sheâs being stalked at the same time that two unexplained murders pop up in the surrounding town. Wednesday is also navigating her newfound popularity after saving the school the previous year but, in typical Addams family fashion, is having none of it. Instead, she focuses all of her energy on putting whoever is responsible for these murders behind bars and remaining as anti-social as possible.
When does Wednesday season two come out?
Season two of Wednesday is rolling out in two parts. On August 6, 2025, the first four episodes debuted on Netflix. The final four episodes of season two will be released on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to kick off spooky season.
Is Wednesday season two appropriate for kids?
Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence, and though ratings are simply a guide, this one holds some weight. While the show features a cast of young kids and takes place at a boarding school, the series is rooted in the supernatural and may put some younger viewers on edge. Every kid responds to fear differently, but before you decide to let them watch, here are some key themes from season two parents should know.
A serial killer is introduced
The first six minutes of season two show Wednesday on a mission to find her favorite childhood serial killer: The Kansas City Scalper. After a six-week search, she ends up tied up and gagged in his basement, where the killer hands her a doll that looks eerily similar to our protagonist. Though Wednesday escapes his grasp, the encounter is tense and eerie, likely to scare younger viewers or even lead to questions about what exactly a serial killer isâa conversation some parents might want to avoid until their children are older.
The Kansas City Scalper will inevitably play an important role in the rest of the season, so itâs important to consider whether or not your children are ready to tackle ideas like death and murder in the shows they watch.
Graphic violence is a given
In season one of Wednesday, our deceptive protagonist is kicked out of her previous school for unleashing bloodthirsty piranhas on her peers. The scene caused Senior Editor Kathy Sisson to turn it off immediately at her 11-year-oldâs request. The encounter included lots of blood and screaming and sets the tone for the season to come. Though only half of season two is out, scenes like these are already of abundance, and parents should proceed with caution.
Thus far, the episodes have included a flesh-hungry zombie on the loose, two individuals murdered by packs of vicious crows, and several near-death experiences. At one point, Enid SinclairâWednesdayâs best friendâis kidnapped with her boyfriend and almost stabbed multiple times. For some kids, these horror elements may be exciting, but itâs important to consider what your child can handle before pressing play.
There are a lot of weapons
In the first few minutes of season two, Wednesday unloads her collection of dangerous weapons at airport securityâknives, tasers, brass knuckles. While she doesnât actually use them, the showâs depictions of weapons are frequent. If this is something you donât wish for your child to see, then Wednesday is likely a bit too mature.
While not the focus, there are some mature themes
Heading into season two, Jenna Ortegaâthe actress who portrays Wednesday Addamsâexpressed that they were not giving Wednesday any new love interests for the showâs second installment. This is a major shift from the first season, where the usually dark and closed-off Wednesday found herself in a love triangle with two of her closest friendsâone which ended with a long-awaited first kiss and violent betrayal.
Though Wednesday will not be the center of any romantic drama this time around, the series still focuses on teenagers, so talk of relationships and dating is abundant. Thus far, there have been a few harmless makeout scenes, but outside of some kissing, there is no sexual content. Regardless, if this is something you deem inappropriate for your child, Wednesday may not be the show for them.
Rebecca Smith, Editorial Intern
As editorial intern, Rebecca works with The Everymom team on updating existing content, photo sourcing, pitching original articles, and more. Sheâs passionate about creating authentic and diverse online content, and is thrilled to help women of all ages feel represented by contributing to The Everymom.
