Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ is worth a watch

By Alyssa Testaverde

If you live on this planet, you’ve probably heard talk of Tim Burton’s latest accomplishment, “Wednesday.” The Netflix Original series has sparked conversations nationwide and taken the Internet by storm.

The show follows Wednesday Addams as she navigates her adolescent life at a boarding school for “outcasts.” The series incorporates all of the original characters from “The Addams Family,” including Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Thing and Uncle Fester. The widely known cinematic family invites viewers, but the modern spin entices you to stay.

Though Wednesday is not your average 16-year-old, she still manages to be relatable to a young audience. She balances school, new friendships, love interests, and novel writing, all while solving mysteries and exploring her psychic abilities. The series manages to be coming-ofage, while simultaneously encompassing drama, mystery, romance, and dysfunction.

Aside from the intriguing plot of the show, it is also a high quality production. Jenna Ortega stays true to Wednesday’s original character while bringing uniqueness to the role.

Her persona and mannerisms appeal to traditional Wednesday fanatics, as well as newer fans. Tim Burton’s attention to de- tail makes for an exquisite show that’s easy on the eye.

From start to finish, the season had me on the edge of my seat. Whether it was questioning Wednesday’s motives, or laughing at her wit, there was never a dull moment in the series. The build up to the shocking final episode was phenomenal, and that alone made the show worth the watch.

Already renewed for a second season, “Wednesday” is widely loved. Personally, I agree with the masses. The show has many layers, and it is capable of appealing to various people in different ways. It is not overtly one genre. It is eccentric, much like “The Addams Family” themselves. Regardless of age range or interests, I highly recommend you give this series a try.

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