Netflix's "Wednesday" (Season 2)

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Originally Posted by yanksno1

Haven't watched this show yet, so was wondering if this show would be fine for my niece (9) and nephew (6). They watched a good chunk (not the whole thing) of Ghostbusters (1984) and weren't scared at all during the scary parts. I was shocked there haha. My niece def wants to watch it.

This is a case where I would have the parents watch it and have them give you guidance. We don't really know your niece and nephew and we really don't know their parent's media preferences, and our opinions might be all over the place.

I know that I would have been upset with my brother if he would have shown my kids a movie that they weren't really ready yet without at least consulting me first.

[Chedwiggen]

Finally got around to watching this and ended up really enjoying it though if I'm to be honest it felt like they put Wednesday in a Harry Potter movie.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by yanksno1

Haven't watched this show yet, so was wondering if this show would be fine for my niece (9) and nephew (6). They watched a good chunk (not the whole thing) of Ghostbusters (1984) and weren't scared at all during the scary parts. I was shocked there haha. My niece def wants to watch it.

It’s fine for kids that old My nephew who’s 7 loves the show.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Chedwiggen

Finally got around to watching this and ended up really enjoying it though if I'm to be honest it felt like they put Wednesday in a Harry Potter movie.

Sort of, and this will be an unpopular opinion but I'd rather watch Wednesday than Harry Potter films which I find are rather UN-entertaining.

[CatBus]

Originally Posted by yanksno1

Haven't watched this show yet, so was wondering if this show would be fine for my niece (9) and nephew (6). They watched a good chunk (not the whole thing) of Ghostbusters (1984) and weren't scared at all during the scary parts. I was shocked there haha. My niece def wants to watch it.

Chiming in to check with the parents, but also to add some context of watching with my own kids. All the super-scary stuff is telegraphed a mile away (so kids know to cover their eyes if they want to). Nothing really surpasses

[Show spoiler]the hiker getting it in the first episode

, in that respect.

What's worth thinking about is that although Wednesday is definitely the (anti-)heroine of the piece, she's definitely not good. Her nastiness is usually of such a nature that you're willing to cut her some slack, if for no other reason than Jenna Ortega's performance is so captivating, and it's usually funny too. But, trying not to spoil anything, there's a bit at the end where Wednesday starts straying over the line, meets no resistance, and then almost immediately proceeds to go way the hell over the line.

Basically: Wednesday is sure she's right, and doesn't care how what she does impacts others. This combination can go nasty directions, and I actually think the show made a very bold choice in having her do exactly that. But it does maybe need some context for kids who might react "WTF is the hero doing?" at some point. IMO it'd take a special 6 year old. But I'm sure they exist.

[NeoVisionist]

I'm using a shared account through a media server downstairs so I can't watch it on my rig (TV has conked out too - power supply). The dialogue is often really hard to understand through my other TV's speakers, I missed loads of lines and presumably wit. Bit like a Nolan film.

There's an issue with having Wednesday as the lead: it's hard to really give her anything to do that doesn't seem out of character. The reason being that her character wants nothing to do with anyone or anything, except for her writing and her music, so having her really intent on solving the murder mystery feels unlike her; why does she even care about anyone being murdered?

Also, how do you have her react to things that would go against a normal hero or protagonist, when in reality she should enjoy those things?

[Show spoiler]When the mayor gets run over, she jumps in shock - shouldn't she swoon with delight? Too many contradictions.

The dance scene saves the whole show.

[eiknarf]

Originally Posted by NeoVisionist

I'm using a shared account through a media server downstairs so I can't watch it on my rig (TV has conked out too - power supply). The dialogue is often really hard to understand through my other TV's speakers, I missed loads of lines and presumably wit. Bit like a Nolan film.

There's an issue with having Wednesday as the lead: it's hard to really give her anything to do that doesn't seem out of character. The reason being that her character wants nothing to do with anyone or anything, except for her writing and her music, so having her really intent on solving the murder mystery feels unlike her; why does she even care about anyone being murdered?

Also, how do you have her react to things that would go against a normal hero or protagonist, when in reality she should enjoy those things?

[Show spoiler]When the mayor gets run over, she jumps in shock - shouldn't she swoon with delight? Too many contradictions.

The dance scene saves the whole show.

Basically the famous Pitch Meeting on YouTube said the same kind of thing

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by NeoVisionist

I'm using a shared account through a media server downstairs so I can't watch it on my rig (TV has conked out too - power supply). The dialogue is often really hard to understand through my other TV's speakers, I missed loads of lines and presumably wit. Bit like a Nolan film.

There's an issue with having Wednesday as the lead: it's hard to really give her anything to do that doesn't seem out of character. The reason being that her character wants nothing to do with anyone or anything, except for her writing and her music, so having her really intent on solving the murder mystery feels unlike her; why does she even care about anyone being murdered?

Also, how do you have her react to things that would go against a normal hero or protagonist, when in reality she should enjoy those things?

[Show spoiler]When the mayor gets run over, she jumps in shock - shouldn't she swoon with delight? Too many contradictions.

The dance scene saves the whole show.

Yeah - there are contradictions. I can agree with that. But, somewhere, buried underneath her nastiness, she must have some empathy! She is a strange protagonist in that generally, misery is a good thing. I hear ya. It still works for me though.

Something different, for a change.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Finally got to start seeing this.

I'm only on episode 2 but... it's a struggle. Ortega is of interest cuz she's solid and is really the only thing of great value. But the dialogue and plotting is a bit on the poor side. There's no surprise. The mystery doesn't bring me intrigue. The dialogue is very generic.

For the most part the show has a visual style that I can enjoy and then at times... it's framing very flat and unimpressive.

The social culture in the show just seems so fake even if the show has ridiculous characters. There's a reality missing w/ the issues of these people. It's just a lot of stereotype w/ some style added but no soul.

It's something that annoys me w/ bad dialogue. It's like writers forget how people actually talk w/ a sense of earnest reality. So much of it just lacks punch.

[MifuneFan]

Coming to Blu-ray next year!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=368469

[Monterey Jack]

Shame no 4K, but hey, ANY Netflix series getting a physical media release is a pleasant surprise.

[jamessmilleree]

I really like this and even have been watched many times.

[lupinskitten]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Coming to Blu-ray next year!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=368469

YESSS. I loved it, and want to own it, since I may not keep Netflix forever.

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Shame no 4K, but hey, ANY Netflix series getting a physical media release is a pleasant surprise.

Discfather claims there will be a 4K... so take it with however many grains of salt you want.

Though with it being an MGM title, it could easily get a MOD release through WB, but I won't credit him for using common sense and possibilities.

[lupinskitten]

Mine has shipped. Be out for delivery tomorrow.

[i007spectre]

Steve Buscemi will be the new principal of Nevermore Academy.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/wed...mi-1235972650/

[JamesG.]

I was wondering if there has been any new developments on the proposed Uncle Fester spin-off starring Fred Armisen?

It was first announced in December 2023.

[mwynn]

Wednesday: Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

[Dragon78]

I hope it will be at least as good as season 1.

[drb999]

Can’t wait. Jenna Ortega was born to play Wednesday.