Summary
WednesdaySeason 2 has it all — the promise of a stalker, an exploration of horror elements, more of the Addams family, and some creepy dolls. In the latest teaser trailer dropped by Netflix, Wednesday is seen toying with dolls, and some of them look disturbingly haunted. Is this another stylistic touch from Tim Burton’s playbook, or is something sinister waiting to greet viewers this summer?
LikeStranger Thingsbefore it,Wednesdayseason 2 is split into two parts, with Part 1 arriving on Netflix on Jul 17, 2025, and Part 2 on September 3. While the two-part release builds anticipation, it’s the presence of eerie dolls that elevates the show’s horror vibe. The presence of unsettling figures inWednesdayraises the question: How do these dolls fit intothe next chapter of Wednesday Addams' life?
Wednesday’s Staggered Release
WednesdaySeason 2’s release strategy is well calculated. By splitting Season 2 into two parts, Netflix ensures that Part 1 acts as a hook that will keep the fandom invested in Wednesday’s unfinished business. Part 1 will certainly have a cliffhanger ending, and the break period between the two parts will give the fandom ample time to spawn countless fan theories and generate endless speculation, ensuring the show’s lasting relevance.
WednesdayPart 1 is thus the cornerstone ofa bang-on Season 2—one that will hit all the sweet spots. The question is: Why are dolls a central motif this time around?
Wednesday’s Tryst With Dolls
Though theWednesdaySeason 2 Teaser Trailer offers a lot that keeps the fandom intrigued, it is the presence of eerie dolls that truly takes the spotlight. In the first scene involving dolls, Wednesday is seen tied up and gagged, seated around a table, in a basement filled with creepy dolls. Each doll has a teacup placed in front of it, while a few pastry plates lie on the table. Far from being playful things, these dolls exudea deeply disturbing energy—one even swivels its head, emits a disturbing sound, and lights up its eyes.
Amidst this unsettling chaos, Wednesday manages to remove her gag, drawing out a serrated machete. Her black tears have dried, and her rare smile intensifies the trailer’s horror aesthetic. Wednesday’s chilling smile fits perfectly into the gothic, dark, and suspenseful vibe of the trailer. The dimly lit background and Wednesday’s “Let’s play dolls” hint at the menace in her mind.
In the scene that follows, Wednesday walks into her Nevermore dorm carrying a giant doll—nearly half her size,presenting it to Enid, who, by the way, has colored her hair in shades of pink and blue that complement the doll’s tones. It’s hard to miss the resemblance between Enid and the doll. As Enid holds the humanoid version of herself which has a tiara perched on its head, she admits the figurine is a little creepy, but can’t help admiring its curls:
…but the curls are super soft.
All of these doll-centric scenes, but especially the gifting moment, showcase Wednesday’s signature dark humor. Her idea of sarcasm is turning one of the earlier eerie figurines into a look-alike doll of Enid, thinking it makes for a perfect gift. “It’s made from real human hair,” she says in her characteristically deadpan tone, eyes gleaming.
There are two key takeaways from the doll-centric scenes —one, whenEnid gives an unsettled look, mildly pursing her lips and turning away from an unfazed Wednesday, highlights their contrasting personalities. However odd or unconventional Wednesday’s gesture might be, it still shows that she thought of her friend, Enid, during the doll massacre that supposedly took place off-screen. She believed Enid would like the doll as a gift. It’s strange, but heartfelt in its own way.
Two, the emerging morbid curiosity invites a deeper read: the scene can easily be perceived asWednesday’s take onA Mad Tea Party. Or, it could very well be a red herring, aimed to distract fromthe bigger mysteries involving the stalker, or another killer on the loose.
Did Edgar Allan Poe Attend Nevermore?
Wednesday’s In-Universe Explanation
Edgar Allan Poe, of course, did not go to Nevermore Academy, given that it’s a fictional school within theWednesdayuniverse. However, the former principal, Weems, mentions that Poe is the school’s former student, and the annual canoe race, named in his honor:
The first Poe Cup took place in 1897 as awayto not only honor Nevermore’s most famous alumni, but to celebrate those values that all outcasts share…
Wednesdayhas many references to Poe, starting with the most obvious—Nevermore, which is obtained from the literary figure’s most famous poem,The Raven, published in 1845. In the poem, a Raven torments a grieving writer by repeating one maddening word: “Nevermore.” Per the show’s lore,Nevermore—the school—was founded in 1791, to, as Enid puts it, “…educate people like us. Outcasts, freaks, monsters… fill in your favorite marginalized group here.”
Wednesdayobviously takes place in an alternate reality, where storytelling takes precedence over historical facts. In this fictional universe, it is assumed that Poe attended Nevermore, withThe Ravennodding to his alma mater by referencing its name.
