Fans of the Addams family felt a rush of nostalgia with the release of Netflix’s series Wednesday. The antics of the sweetly twisted and creepy family first came to life with the 1964 series Addams Family. Ever since there have been several remakes of the classic show with new characters and unique touch.

The newest version is revolved around the Addams family’s daughter, Wednesday. The character is played by Jenna Ortega who has starred in movies like Scream, Yes Day,  You, and The Fallout. While the series already made a buzz with its trailer, fans have started reacting to the first season.

What are the fan reactions to Netflix’s Wednesday?

The holiday season began with the spookiness of Wednesday Addams. After a lot of buzz and excitement, the first season came in with eight episodes. The reactions and reviews of the show are swooping in now. There was an expectation of Christina Ricci showing up in the series, as she played the role of Wednesday in 1991 and was much loved for it, so fans have obviously been excited to see her.

Some fans have binged on the entire series already, and are awaiting the release of season 2.

The series also casts Catherine Zeta-Jones as the eerily beautiful mother, Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as the man of the house, Gomez Addams, Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester, and Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams. While Emma Meyers plays the role of Wednesday’s friend Enid Sinclair. Quite a few people have come out in support of her and Wednesday’s bond, even wanting to see them together as a romantic couple.

Picking up on Wednesday’s storyline, it showcases her interactions with the ‘normal’ world and her adventures in the ‘Nevermore’ academy. The Netflix original comedy horror series is made by director Tim Burton who is known for his other spoons movies like Corpse Bride, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, etc.

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While there will be comparisons with the older Addams Family remakes, so far, the latest version has received positive reactions. How did you like the return of the Addams family? You can stream Wednesday on Netflix now.