‘Wednesday’ S2 Part 2: The Zodiac side of the mysterious mavens of Nevermore
The dark, eerie and mysterious show ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix has gained immense popularity since its first season came out in 2022. Even though delayed the first part of the second season came out three years later this year on August 6 and the second part of the darkly comedic and supernatural mystery series is ready to stream September 3 2025 onwards. This Netflix series, based on the adventures of the protagonist Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) as she navigates life at her outcasts school, Nevermore Academy, while focusing and developing her psychic abilities and solving eerie mysteries in and around Nevermore.
Season 2 continues grabbing the attention of fans with all the spooky fun. Well, spoilers alert if you haven’t watched the part 1 of the second season; we see Wednesday lose her psychic powers and must rely on her detective skills to unpack a sinister experiment known as LOIS. Her grandmama (played by Joanna Lumley) and Uncle Fester come in to help her in this journey.
Now the second part also promises a thrilling continuation and perhaps will give the audience a more thrilling adventure where Wednesday faces new mysteries, mysterious deaths and increasingly complex supernatural challenges ahead of her.
What Each Character’s Zodiac Say About Them
Wednesday Addams
Wednesday Addams is a classic Scorpion. She’s dark, mysterious, and deeply intense. Obsessed with the macabre, loyal but guarded, and fearless in uncovering secrets. Her detective streak and need for control scream fixed water energy.
Enid Sinclair
Wednesday’s cute and chirpy werewolf BFF, Enid Sinclair is always ready to talk things out. Enid brings colour to Nevermore. Her adaptability and bubbly charm scream Gemini vibes.
Thing
Wednesday’s right hand (quite literally) wing man, Thing is organised, helpful, and always on point, Thing is the unsung Virgo hero. It’s precise in action, reliable, and quietly indispensable.
Bianca Barclay
Bianca Barclay is grounded yet ambitious. Bianca’s strong will and determination give her solid Taurus energy. She’s resilient, stubborn when needed, and knows how to command presence.
Morticia Addams
Morticia Addams is elegant, nurturing, and deeply intuitive, Morticia embodies the heart of a true Cancer. Beneath her gothic grace lies a fiercely protective mother who would go to any lengths for her children. Morticia’s quiet strength, devotion to family, and instinctive wisdom make her the ultimate Cancerian matriarch.
Gomez Addams
Gomez Addams’ passion, devotion, and larger than life energy are Leo traits. His flamboyant declarations of love for Morticia, his boundless loyalty to family, and his zest for dramatic flair all showcase the lion’s radiant spirit. His charisma and warmth light up the Addams household, proving that behind the theatrics lies a golden-hearted leader who rules not with power, but with love.
Pugsley Addams
Pugsley is quirky, inventive, and endlessly unpredictable, which radiates classic Aquarian energy. He thrives on breaking rules, testing limits, and experimenting in ways that shock everyone around him. Like a true Aquarius, he’s unconventional to the core, refusing to blend into the background.
Uncle Fester
Wednesday's Uncle Fester is a dark but a funny character. He has an eccentric and an unapologetic nature often seen in Arians. Fester’s static magic and unpredictable, boundary-pushing antics are the essence of an Aries.
Principal Barry Dort
The newly appointed principal of the Nevermore Academy is surely authoritative and strategic. The way he is seen leading Nevermore with a structured vision and hidden agendas, it's surely assured that Dort carries the calculated ambition of a Capricorn power player.
Agnes DeMille
Wednesday’s stalker is a new addition to the Nevermore family. Her eyes do all the talking and she has a dreamy yet a dark side to her that clicks with Pisces’ emotional depth and connection. Though creepy, and misunderstood she's loyal and helpful.
Bianca Barclay
From her siren allure to her natural charisma, she embodies Taurus’ Venusian side and her charm feels both powerful and effortless. She is solid, sensual, grounded and knows her boundaries.
Thing ️
Precise, dependable, and endlessly resourceful, Thing is the silent Virgo force holding everything together. Always quick to lend a hand (literally), he embodies the sign’s trademark reliability and attention to detail. Like a classic Virgo, he thrives on being useful, offering practical solutions while staying in the background.
What is the origin of the series ‘Wednesday’?
The character Wednesday Addams originates from ‘The Addams Family’ cartoons by Charles Addams which had first appeared in The New Yorker in a 1944 panel. The name ‘Wednesday’ also was taken from the nursery rhyme, ‘Wednesday’s child is full of woe’, as suggested by Joan Blake to Charles Addams.
Tim Burton, along with showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, reimagined this classic character as a goth revival and mystery series for the modern generation and the contemporary streaming audience. The show blends horror, fantasy, and heartfelt themes, drawing influences from cult favourites like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Daria the Times.
In the past there have been many adaptations of ‘The Addams Family’ including the 1991 horror comedy film ‘The Addams Family’ as well as the animated version on Cartoon Network which is still a classic favourite of every millennial.
Have you watched ‘The Addams Family’ on Cartoon Network?
While Wednesday is a Netflix original series and has no connection with Cartoon Network, the Addams Family did have animated adaptations in TV history, but traditionally on networks like ABC, Fox, and later Cartoon Network in reruns. The origin of Wednesday remains firmly rooted in Charles Addams’ cartoons, not animated TV. There's no official Cartoon Network origin of Wednesday; she’s adapted from the broader Addams Family legacy.
Recap & Final Thoughts on Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2
Part 2 of 'Wednesday' Season 2 is releasing on Netflix on September 3, 2025. It will continue with the dark mysteries, enriched by family dynamics now brought into Nevermore itself. The show will explore some fresh character traits of the characters. From Gomez’s fiery passion to Thing’s mischievous characteristics with a dash of sass, fans can’t wait to watch the concluding part of the second season.
