Netflix has officially renewed Wednesday for season 3 — and it’s no surprise. While season 2 didn’t quite reach the record-breaking heights of season 1, which became the second most-watched original show in Netflix history, it still dominated the platform’s Top 10 charts.
Released in two parts, Wednesday season 2 managed to recapture everything fans loved about the first season: Jenna Ortega’s pitch-perfect performance in the title role, Tim Burton’s gorgeously gothic visual style, and that irresistible mix of supernatural horror and high school drama. But along with the magic, it also carried over some of the same flaws.
Much like season 1, the overarching mystery in Wednesday’s latest outing wasn’t particularly compelling. Yet one standout episode — arguably the best in the series so far — shows exactly how the show can fix that issue in season 3.
The Body-Swap Episode Is Wednesday’s True Highlight
Season 2 as a whole was a worthy follow-up to the original, but episode six, “Woe Thyself,” stands head and shoulders above the rest. In this chapter, Wednesday and Enid wake up in their dorm room to discover they’ve switched bodies — and the result is pure brilliance.
It’s a tight, character-driven piece of storytelling that uses supernatural elements to explore identity and empathy. The episode weaves in Nevermore Academy’s signature magic and witchcraft but focuses entirely on the dynamic between Wednesday and Enid — exploiting their opposite personalities for both comedy and heartfelt moments.
It also doubles as a showcase for Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers. Body-swap stories often fall flat because the characters aren’t distinct enough for the concept to work. Here, the opposite is true. Wednesday and Enid are polar opposites — one a sullen, brooding misanthrope, the other a bubbly, people-pleasing optimist — and Ortega and Myers lean into that contrast beautifully.
Ortega fully channels Enid’s upbeat energy, while Myers nails Wednesday’s moody intensity. Before long, it’s easy to forget the actors haven’t actually switched bodies. Watching “Enid” squirm through the Addams family’s macabre traditions in Wednesday’s body adds another layer of delight — and discomfort.
A Standalone Episode That Outshines the Whole Season
“Woe Thyself” didn’t just entertain — it overshadowed Wednesday’s entire overarching mystery. Like season 1, season 2 centered on a serialized high-stakes investigation that stretched to the finale. But these big mysteries have never been as engaging as the show’s personal conflicts.
In season 1, the question of “Who is the Hyde?” mattered less than watching Wednesday’s uneasy friendship with Enid and her tense relationship with her parents. Season 2 followed the same pattern — the central mystery was more interesting than before, but it still wasn’t what kept fans watching. The real draw was the characters, their chaos, and their chemistry.
That’s why the body-swap episode worked so well. It forced Wednesday and Enid to literally see the world through each other’s eyes — a supernatural twist on Freaky Friday that deepened their bond without relying on any grand mystery or monster. It was funny, touching, and surprisingly emotional, even though it barely connected to the season’s main plot.
What Season 3 Needs to Learn
If Wednesday season 3 wants to truly evolve, it should take a cue from “Woe Thyself.” The show doesn’t need to abandon its mysteries altogether, but it should embrace more standalone episodes that put character and creativity front and center.
Episodic storytelling — once dismissed as “filler” — used to be the heart of television. It gave audiences time to breathe, to explore relationships, and to simply live in the world of the show. In the streaming era, too many series feel like long movies chopped into parts, sacrificing those smaller, memorable stories along the way.
Season 3 of Wednesday could break that pattern. By balancing its larger arcs with standalone adventures like the body-swap episode, it could deliver the best of both worlds — mystery and magic, but also humor, heart, and a stronger focus on the characters fans actually care about.
If “Woe Thyself” proved anything, it’s that Wednesday is at its best when it stops worrying about the big picture and just lets its characters live, grow, and get a little weird.
