Jenna Ortega Promises 'Wednesday' Season 2 Will Be Even Darker

As of August 2025, the Netflix series 'Wednesday' is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season. The show, which premiered last year, follows the iconic Wednesday Addams as she navigates the supernatural world of Nevermore Academy while trying to solve a monster mystery.

According to lead actress Jenna Ortega, the new season will lean even further into the series' horror elements. In a recent interview, Ortega revealed that the showrunners are aiming to make the second installment "a little bit more" frightening and intense than the first.

One major change viewers can expect is the introduction of a new serial killer character, known as the Kansas City Scalper. In the first six minutes of season 2 released by Netflix in May 2025, Wednesday is shown tied up in a basement, narrating that she has been captured by this killer who believes she is his next victim.

The series, which is rated TV-14 for its depictions of violence, gore, and mature themes, has already garnered a reputation for its dark and creepy tone. Season 1 featured numerous jump scares, graphic fight scenes, and even some dismembered body parts. With the showrunners promising an even deeper dive into the horror genre, fans can likely anticipate an even more unsettling and suspenseful second season of 'Wednesday'.