WESTFIELD, NJ – The Addams Family, of Westfield, New Jersey is coming back to Netflix for a second season. Yes, that’s right, the Addams Family is a Jersey family that hails from right here in the Garden State.
The various settings of the Addams Family across different mediums indeed reflect the spooky and macabre nature of the family, matching Charles Addams’ original inspiration from Westfield, New Jersey. The setting has been adapted to suit the narrative needs and creative vision of each iteration, whether it’s a comic strip, a TV show, a musical, or a film.
Fans of Nevermore Academy’s signature goth, Wednesday Addams, can breathe a sigh of relief as Netflix announces the renewal of “Wednesday” for a second season.
Co-showrunners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough expressed their excitement to continue exploring the “kooky, spooky world of Nevermore.” The first season gained rapid traction among fans and critics alike, leading to its renewal and promises of more eerie adventures for the lead character, portrayed by Jenna Ortega.
The second season is set to deepen the narrative, promising more “torture,” a term that likely delights the mystery writer and amateur detective Wednesday Addams. In a recent interview, Ortega lauded her character’s unapologetic nature, stating that Wednesday “sticks to her guns, and she’s not out to please anybody.”
The series received 12 Primetime Emmy Award nominations in July, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes, and individual nominations for Ortega and director Tim Burton.
Returning cast members Jenna Ortega, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, and Joy Sunday have hinted at new characters joining the show in its upcoming season. Although specifics remain unknown, the cast did confirm that a new Addams family member will appear.
Wednesday’s first season smashed Netflix viewing records, accumulating over 411 million hours viewed in its second week. On social media, #WednesdayAddams has amassed over 22 billion views on TikTok. The show’s soundtrack also reached No. 1 on the iTunes Soundtrack chart, proving its influence reaches beyond the screen.
Further adding to the show’s success, Ortega recently hosted Saturday Night Live, bringing her character’s iconic style to a broader audience. With the renewal, fans can look forward to another season of haunting and delightfully strange adventures.