Hero Profile
- Full Name: Wednesday Addams
- Alias/Nickname: None
- Series: Wednesday (Netflix series, 2022)
- Developer/Publisher: Created by Tim Burton (Executive Producer) and developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar
Overview
Wednesday is the stoic and intelligent daughter of the family. Addams is the titular hero of the series and is known mainly for her black humor, goth style, and unflinching determination. Wednesday sets a journey of discovering herself while tackling a series of mysteries at the Nevermore Academy.
Background Lore
Wednesday is a goth teenage girl fascinated by the macabre interest in death and the occult with everything eerie around. She comes from a family that owns her intelligence and wit, most notably from parents like Morticia and Gomez Addams. Incidents at the old school land Wednesday at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for supernatural beings, wherein she reveals more about the truth of her family history, solving some mysterious murders with their supernatural essence.
Role and Skills
- Main Character in the Series: Protagonist, Investigator, Psychic Visionary
- Unique Skills/Abilities: psychic visions, investigative abilities, fencing, playing the cello.
- Prominent Characteristics: Sarcasm, keen observational skills, deadpan humor.
Main Episodes:
Impact on the Series World
Wednesday's character breathes fresh air into the Addams Family franchise by being multi-faceted. The show can balance her dark humor with her vulnerability, growing from her life at Nevermore and her job as a detective
Some Quotable Quotes:
"I find social media to be a soul-sucking void of meaningless affirmation."
"I pretend like I don't care if people hate me. Deep down, I secretly like it"
"Pain is the touchstone of all growth"
Interesting Facts
- Jenna Ortega, playing Wednesday in the series, performed her cello piece and stunts.
- The signature dance scene during Episode 4 of Wednesday caused a viral outburst.
- Wednesdays' ability to be psychically gifted exists only in this Netflix series version.
Related characters
- Enid Sinclair: Roommate and best friend with an almost opposite personality as Wednesday.
- Her mysterious parents add to her show, Morticia and Gomez Addams.
- Tyler Galpin: Friend turned foe with ties to the series’ mystery.
- Thing: The sentient hand who serves as her companion.
