While the Addams Family reboot series Wednesday is doing very well on Netflix, having since become the streamer’s second most popular English-language series, the future of the show remains unclear. As of now, it has not been given an official renewal for season 2. This is baffling for many fans who may be wondering what the hold-up is, given the high viewership and praise that has been drawn by the series.
Straight from Netflix, an update has arrived on the show’s renewal chances. The situation was addressed in a new Variety interview with Peter Friedlander, the streamer’s head of U.S. and Canada scripted series. Friedlander cannot confirm or deny a renewal as of now, but with that said, he notes feeling “optimistic” about the show’s future, suggesting that the people are Netflix are hopeful about moving forward. He also points out that the series is still brand new and there’s a “lot to absorb” before necessarily moving forward with new episodes.
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Friedlander goes on to speak about the show’s rapid rise in popularity while offering high praise to series star Jenna Ortega along with some of the other cast members.
Will Wednesday Get a Renewal?
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Viewership is high, reviews are strong, and a Netflix exec is openly “optimistic” about the series getting a renewal. That optimism is on both sides, as the showrunners have also teased what’s to come in future episodes. Even so, word has not yet come in that a renewal will happen. Nothing is guaranteed, as it’s always possible that a snag in negotiations could end up derailing any planned project. In any case, it definitely seems more likely than not that Wednesday will be renewed.
For now, you can watch the first season of Wednesday on Netflix.
