Wednesday season 2 is officially bringing back one of my favorite things about the first outing, and this makes me even more excited about the return of Jenna Ortega’s Netflix show. Wednesday season 1 was a huge success upon its 2022 release, and I’m eager to see where the next outing takes the titular heroine’s story. We can expect Ortega’s character to return to Nevermore Academy during the show’s sophomore season, and it sounds like its story will lean more heavily into the supernatural horror elements from the previous outing.

With a couple of exceptions, Wednesday‘s main cast will also be back for season 2 — and the behind-the-scenes talent is returning as well. The Netflix series is even bringing back one of my favorite elements of the first outing: Tim Burton’s directing. The iconic director worked on several season 1 episodes, and creators Al Gough and Miles Millar confirmed Burton will direct more installments in the future (via Collider). The similar setup gives me even more confidence in Wednesday season 2.

Tim Burton Also Directed Four Episodes Of Wednesday In Season 1

The Director Will Tackle The Same Number Of Installments In Season 2

Tim Burton will helm four episodes of Wednesday season 2, which is the same number he directed during the show’s first outing. This is great news for fans of the director, as it suggests his involvement will be consistent across both seasons. Burton directed the first four installments of season 1: “Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe,” “Woe Is the Loneliest Number,” “Friend or Woe,” and “Woe What a Night.” Episodes 5 and 6 were directed by Gandja Monteiro, and James Marshall helmed the remaining installments.

No matter how things land, I’m relieved to hear that Burton will be heavily involved with half of the second season.

There’s no word on whether the setup of Wednesday season 2 will mirror that of season 1, as the creators didn’t specify which installments Burton would be tackling. We also don’t know who will direct the remaining chapters, but that news could surface closer to the next outing’s release. No matter how things land, I’m relieved to hear that Burton will be heavily involved with half of the second season. After all, Wednesday season 1’s Tim Burton-directed episodes were some of its strongest.

Wednesday’s Tim Burton-Directed Episodes Were Some Of The Show’s Best

Jenna Ortega’s Iconic Dance Sequence Is Featured In One Of Them

Some of the best episodes of Wednesday so far were directed by Burton, and this bodes well for season 2. Although season 1’s final episodes are arguably its most exciting, both the premiere and episode 4 are also standouts. Episode 4, “Woe What a Night,” features Ortega’s iconic dance sequence. Even outside of that, it’s a well-crafted installment, offering numerous clues that Tyler is the monster and showing growth for Wednesday’s character. It’s when the first season starts coming together, making it a more fun ride than several other episodes.

Wednesday‘s series premiere also gets the show off to a strong start, and Burton gets some credit for that. “Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe” sets the stage for the rest of the series perfectly, establishing the central characters and setting incredibly well. It doesn’t take long for viewers to immerse themselves in Wednesday‘s world because the premiere flows so well. It’s clear that Burton’s style suits the Netflix series from its very beginning — and that shouldn’t be a surprise after the director’s previous projects.

Why Tim Burton’s Style Fit Wednesday So Well

It’s Lighthearted, Gothic, & Aimed At Young Adults

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Burton’s dark and fantastical directing style is the perfect choice for a show like Wednesday, as it encapsulates everything The Addams Family is supposed to be. The director is no stranger to lighthearted romps that have a gothic feel to them. Burton’s best movies strike this balance, from Beetlejuice to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Wednesday feels reminiscent of many of his previous projects, featuring a similar aesthetic, themes, and humor. It’s no wonder his episodes work so well; he has plenty of experience with this style.

Burton has a good number of projects that strike a dark tone while catering to a younger audience, which also fits Wednesday well.

Burton has a good number of projects that strike a dark tone while catering to a younger audience, which also fits Wednesday well. From Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children to Corpse Bride, Burton’s movies prove he can maintain his signature style and appeal to viewers of all ages. Wednesday season 1 is further proof of that, and I’m confident he’ll continue to use his style to his advantage in season 2. Hopefully, he’ll continue to be heavily involved in Wednesday for as long as it’s running. The show certainly benefits from his direction.

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