Wednesday Co-Creators Were Concerned About One Element Of the Netflix Series' First Season

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Netflix's "Wednesday."

After two seasons, Al Gough and Miles Millar's adaptation of "Wednesday" has shown its distinct flair. The series revives a cherished franchise while weaving in coming-of-age elements, with Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) at its core. This blend has mostly succeeded, offering a playful irreverence that aligns with the classic "Addams Family" tone, while the supernatural elements provide genuine suspense.

Unexpectedly, "Wednesday" also delves into mystery, with the protagonist investigating perilous graveyards and shadowy forests. Both Gough and Millar admitted that crafting a whodunnit was a first for them, creating uncertainty over the season's twists, red herrings, and misdirections.

Quick recap: Wednesday enrolls at Nevermore Academy, driven by her quest to uncover The Hyde, a beast terrorizing Jericho. She soon discovers The Hyde acts under the control of Ms. Thornhill (Christina Ricci). The creature is actually Tyler (Hunter Doohan), manipulated by Thornhill to serve her own dark agenda.

Gough and Millar told The Hollywood Reporter about the challenges of balancing the mystery: "It was much more complicated than expected [...] We had all eight episodes complete, then ensured all red herrings were in place. Only when audiences watched did we know if it worked. Whodunnits are a real nail-biter because the answer could be too obvious."

The Season One Twist That Surprised Fans

Ms. Thornhill, initially portrayed as the empathetic, helpful professor at Nevermore, ultimately emerges as the mastermind behind Jericho's chaos. Christina Riccis involvement nods to her iconic history with the franchise, giving her initial cameo-like role extra weight. The reveal shocks viewers when Thornhill kills Principal Weems (Gwendoline Christie), who later returns in season 2.

Gough and Millar maintained suspense through clever misdirection, ensuring the villains identity remained uncertain until the finale. Millar reflected on the tension of making a well-known guest star the seasons antagonist: "Casting Christina made us worry it would be too obvious she was the bad guy. Its gratifying that audiences engaged with the red herrings. The uncertainty'could it be this person, could it be that person'was the most rewarding part."

Season Two and Beyond

While the first season utilized Riccis presence effectively, the following season did not capitalize on Thornhills potential. With that storyline concluded, anticipation builds for a Season 3 villain who can match the intrigue and impact that made the show compelling.

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Author: Sophia Brooks