Wednesday to Have a New Love Interest in Season 2? Here’s All We Know about Jenna Ortega’s Return to Netflix

Published 01/25/2024, 12:13 PM EST

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Wednesday, Netflix’s blockbuster of 2022, hit the screens with a bang on November 23rd, 2022, unleashing eight globally watched episodes. Surpassing expectations, it became a Netflix juggernaut with 12 Emmy nominations, including nods for Best Overall Comedy Series, Lead Actress Jenna Ortega, and Director Tim Burton. More so, despite Wednesday’s initial skepticism about love, Season 1 threw her into a romantic rollercoaster, creating a love triangle between Xavier and Tyler, like a gripping page-turner.

The second season, set to resume production in early 2024, promises to unravel more mysteries. More so, running keen on the love aspect of Wednesday’s life, does a new love interest unfurl in the further season?

Will a new love story bloom in Wednesday?

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Netflix gave the green light for a second season of Wednesday on January 6th, 2023, turning it into a colossal hit. The showrunners left viewers on the edge, hinting at a deeper exploration of female friendship and the introduction of intriguing new characters like Cousin Itt, Purbert, Grandma Addams, or Mama. However, as per What’s on Netflix a new character Bruno is introduced as a Hispanic/Latino teenager who will serve as a fresh romantic interest in the show.

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A dash of surprise came in when lead actress Ortega revealed some insights on Season 2. She promised a darker, bolder tone, waving goodbye to romantic escapades. This left the audience to speculate on whether Wednesday’s love life will take center stage in the upcoming season or if the bolder, darker tone will prevail. The plot thickens with the mystery of Wednesday’s stalker, Tyler’s unleashed Hyde form. The battle for Nevermore Academy’s principal seat, featuring Morticia Addams, is also something to look out for.

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Whether Ortega’s character’s love life takes a twist or not, the character itself exhibited signs of transformation with a tantalizing hint.

A twist in the tale

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As Wednesday season 1 reached its finale, viewers were tantalized with exciting glimpses into the show’s future. Lead actress and producer Ortega spilled the beans, promising a spine-chilling shift towards more horror. Amidst this thrilling revelation, Ortega hinted at Wednesday Addams’ personal odyssey, declaring, “Wednesday does need a bit of an arc. She never really changes, and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”

Yet, this assertion of unchanging charm faced a delightful contradiction in the concluding moments of season 1. While Wednesday’s quintessential traits remained steadfast, the narrative delicately explored her potential for transformation. A central element of this evolution was her blossoming friendship with Enid. This served as a catalyst for acceptance, warmth, and altruism. The pinnacle of this metamorphosis was a hug shared with Enid in the season finale. Furthermore, unraveling Wednesday’s capacity for emotional growth in season 2.

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What is your opinion on the love story aspect of Wednesday? Let us know in the comments below.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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