Wednesday (2022)
The darkly witty Netflix original series following Wednesday Addams as she solves supernatural mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
Wednesday - Series Information
- Original Title: Wednesday
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 16
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 23, 2022 (United States - TV-14), November 23, 2022 (Canada - 14+), November 23, 2022 (United Kingdom - 12), November 23, 2022 (Germany - 16), November 23, 2022 (India - U/A 16+), November 23, 2022 (Australia - M), November 23, 2022 (Brazil - 16), November 23, 2022 (Mexico - B), November 23, 2022 (Spain - 12), November 23, 2022 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: MGM Television, Millar Gough Ink, Toluca Pictures, Tim Burton Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Merlina (MX), Уэнсдэй (RU), Γουένσντεϊ Άνταμς (GR), ოთხᇡაბათი (GE), Wednesday Addams (US), וונסדי (IL), 星期三 (CN), Uenzdey (UZ)
Wednesday - Plot
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Wednesday - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see what awaits at Nevermore Academy:
The wait has been torture.
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Wednesday - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Miles Millar
- Alfred Gough
Main Cast
- Jenna Ortega
- Emma Myers
- Hunter Doohan
- Joy Sunday
- Moosa Mostafa
- Georgie Farmer
- Victor Dorobantu
- Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
- Oliver Watson
- Jamie McShane
Writers
- Alfred Gough
- Miles Millar
- Matt Lambert
- Kayla Alpert
- April Blair
Executive Producers
- Jonathan Glickman
- Kayla Alpert
- Alfred Gough
- Miles Millar
- Kevin Miserocchi
Wednesday - FAQs
Where can you stream Wednesday online?
Wednesday is exclusively available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It is one of Netflix's most-watched original series ever, making it easy to access for subscribers worldwide. Google Play Movies also offers the series for purchase.
Who plays Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series?
Jenna Ortega plays Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series. Her deadpan delivery and physical commitment to the role — including the now-iconic dance scene — earned widespread critical praise and made her one of the most talked-about performers of 2022.
Is Wednesday based on a true story?
No, Wednesday is not based on a true story. It is a fictional series inspired by the Addams Family characters originally created by cartoonist Charles Addams for The New Yorker in 1938. The show reimagines Wednesday Addams as a teenage detective at a supernatural boarding school.
What is the Wednesday Netflix series about?
Wednesday follows the sharp-tongued, macabre Wednesday Addams as she enrolls at Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts with supernatural abilities. While navigating new friendships and rivalries, she unravels a monstrous mystery threatening the town of Jericho and uncovers her own emerging psychic powers.
How many seasons does Wednesday have?
Wednesday currently has three seasons. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 8 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 16. Season 3 is in production, and the series has a Returning Series status on Netflix.
Did Wednesday win any major awards?
Yes. Wednesday received multiple award nominations and wins, including a Golden Globe nomination for Jenna Ortega as Best Actress in a Drama Series. The show also earned Screen Actors Guild nominations and won several Teen Choice and People's Choice Awards following its record-breaking debut on Netflix.
What is the content rating for Wednesday?
Wednesday is rated TV-14 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains dark themes, fantasy violence, and macabre humor. International ratings vary: 12 in the UK, 16 in Germany, and M in Australia.
Is Wednesday cancelled or renewed for more seasons?
Wednesday is not cancelled. The series holds a Returning Series status and is currently in production on Season 3. Netflix renewed the show following the massive global success of Season 1, which broke streaming records, and Season 2 premiered in 2025.
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