Season Two of 'Miércoles': A Mixed Bag with Familiar Themes
Critique of Season Two reveals mixed reviews but retains audience engagement.
Key Points
- • Season Two not as groundbreaking but still enjoyable.
- • Focus on mother-daughter conflict intensifies this season.
- • Romantic subplots reduced to highlight mystery.
- • Innovative elements like animation well-received.
The second season of Netflix's 'Miércoles', centering on the iconic character Wednesday Addams, has received a mixed critique, falling short of groundbreaking expectations yet remaining an engaging watch. Jenna Ortega, who takes on the titular role and serves as an executive producer this time, sees Wednesday return to Nevermore Academy with bolstered psychic abilities to confront new mysteries and deadly challenges.
This season emphasizes the complicated relationship between Wednesday and her mother, Morticia, portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, amid heightened familial dynamics introduced by a new director played by Steve Buscemi. The tension between mother and daughter is palpable, especially as Morticia leads event planning at the academy, further complicating their interactions. Consequently, the narrative pivots away from romantic subplots at Ortega's request, allowing a deeper dive into mystery instead of teenage drama, though some supporting characters, like Enid, become less prominent as a result.
Noteworthy innovations include imaginative animated sequences reflective of Tim Burton’s artistic style and a comedic zombie episode, which have garnered positive audience reactions. The first half of the season wraps up satisfactorily, generating excitement for its continuation on September 4. Observers note that while the season maintains a conventional narrative approach, it continues to draw large viewership, with hundreds of millions expected to enjoy Ortega's performance in the series.