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7 reasons why should watch Wednesday on Netflix 

In case you need more reasons to watch the show that everyone’s talking about

By Shazrina Shamsudin - 

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The long-awaited remake of The Addams Family, Wednesday, has finally made its debut on Netflix! And while the series was first launched on the streaming platform on Wednesday, November 23rd, the show has already overtaken Stranger Things Season 4, and has taken the title as the English title with the most views in a week on Netflix. In fact, the show also came in first in 83 countries and was also featured in the Top 10 of all 93 countries tracked. 

For the unacquainted, the modern murder mystery show, starring Jenna Ortega, follows Wednesday Addams as she delves into her days as a student at the Nevermore Academy – where she has both friends and enemies. Here, she has to juggle new relationships, master her psychic abilities and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago. 

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Speaking of its plot, the show’s creators were also commended for creating an enticing murder mystery plot that respected The Addams Family’s 84-year tenure in the entertainment industry. Now, with that being said, if you still need more convincing to watch the show, then you’re on the right page. Ahead, we’ve rounded up seven reasons why you should watch Wednesday on Netflix. 

Jenna Ortega is the first Latina actress to play Wednesday Addams

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Jenna Ortega is the first Wednesday Addams to display a Latino descent like her father, Gomez Addams. This is also the first time it was accurately portrayed on TV.

The series is based on the original comics

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Unlike the successful 90s reboot, The Addams Family spin-off is made to look like the first show and features a few odes to the original comic.

The show explores The Addams Family outside 21 Chester Place

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Most of what was written about The Addams Family has been focused on their lives at 21 Chester Place.

However, in this new series, you’ll learn more about the events that happen outside of the manor and zooms in more on Wednesday’s day-to-day life and experiences.

Nevermore Academy makes its debut

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In the first episode, viewers will get to discover and learn more about Nevermore Academy an academic institution that nurtures outcasts, freaks and monsters.

Learn more about the other outcasts

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Just when you thought that The Addams Family was weird, you might want to think again. Over at Nevermore Academy, you’ll find other species of students like psychics, werewolves, gorgons, vampires, shapeshifters and Hydes.

Christina Ricci makes her return to The Addams Family series

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If you’ve watched The Addams Family reboot in the 90s, then you’d know that Christina Ricci plays Wednesday in the show. However, in the new series, Christine makes a return back to the show, but this time, she plays the role of Marilyn Thornhill, a teacher for the “normies”.

The last time we saw the Addams Family was in 1991

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Believe it or not, it’s been 31 years since we last saw The Addams Family. And since the show has been a long time coming, we are thrilled to watch the new season with renewed excitement.

Wednesday is now streaming on Netflix.  

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