Anna Daniels
The Clip That Sent Addams Family Fans into a Frenzy
Tim Burton has struck again—and Addams Family enthusiasts are in an uproar. A recently unveiled preview for Wednesday season 2 offers a gloomy exploration of the Addams lineage. We find Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) returning to Nevermore, while Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán) linger on campus like overbearing guardians. And then comes the plot twist—introducing Grandmama Frump, portrayed by the talented Joanna Lumley.
Yes, the same Joanna Lumley. And yes, the Grandmama fans weren’t expecting.
This Changes Everything (or Just Leaves Us Bewildered)
The real surprise isn’t simply Wednesday’s brooding atmosphere—it’s the expanding narrative. While season 1 focused on a psychic teen detective, this new installment dives deeper into the Addams family saga. Morticia is now on the faculty, Pugsley appears to have electrical abilities, and Frump? She’s the wild card in the mix.
Joanna Lumley’s casting evokes memories of when Doctor Who traded detailed storytelling for campy flair (remember the Colin Baker years?). It’s a bold gamble. While Burton expands the Addams narrative, some fans were hoping for more Lurch instead of yet another quirky grandmother plucked from an ancient cartoon sketch.
Harsh comparison? Picture The Umbrella Academy colliding with What We Do in the Shadows—if both were sewn together with gothic threads and family drama.
Lore Overload or Gothic Treasure? Let’s Explore
Here’s what we’ve gathered:
- The preview suggests Pugsley may possess Uncle Fester’s electric abilities, which could either be a clever expansion of the family lore or a fan-fiction twist.
- Morticia’s position places her under the same roof as her daughter—which could be a storytelling coup or a setup for teen drama on a grand scale.
- Hester Frump differs from the traditional Grandmama Addams—she’s Morticia’s mother. In essence, the show is delving into maternal histories with the intensity of a gripping true crime series.
For dedicated fans, this mix of nostalgia and innovation is both thrilling and sacrilegious. The original Grandmama Addams—Gomez’s wild, broom-flying mother—has yet to be introduced, leaving viewers to question: Why spotlight a lesser-known character when the classic one remains untouched?
The standout? Lumley absolutely captivates. Her remarks in the teaser radiate the whimsical darkness typical of Burton’s work. “Gothic, eerie, playful”—she brings to mind the essence of the Corpse Bride universe.
Yet, amusingly, a crew member was overheard joking, “If it doesn’t feel like a Victorian séance meets RuPaul’s Drag Race, we aren’t doing it right.”
Your Move, Outcasts
Now, we witness Pugsley’s sparks, Morticia’s teaching, Frump’s laughter—and Wednesday is piecing together a mystery that’s not merely supernatural but also deeply familial. The atmosphere? A blend of dysfunction and fate.
Is this a stroke of genius or too much gothic flair? The choice is yours.
Would you dive in or bury it under the family mausoleum? No pressure. (Well, maybe a little.)
Wednesday: Season 2 | Sneak Peek: Addams Family | Netflix
Season 2 of Wednesday promises more misery, more mystery, and even more Addams Family. Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81435630 About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
