Wednesday - Season 1

Incredibly overhyped, but of course, I don't take away from anyone that it absolutely sins against Harry Potter and takes everything at least as a hint of a similar theme. Jenna Ortega is a rising star who rightfully gains all the attention in Hollywood, in which her role as Wednesday propelled her to great heights. On the contrary, I wouldn't overestimate the creative role of Tim Burton, who is one of those whispered directors who unfortunately hasn't had much to offer in the last 10 years. Three stars for the usual Netflix dragging... five, six episodes would have been more than enough. (07/07/2023)

As I have already said in my reviews, Wednesday, as portrayed by Christina Ricci in the 90s, remains unbeaten for me. I will admit, however, that Jenna Ortega was fantastic and very capable. The problem with the first season primarily lay with the screenwriters because the story failed to draw me in. It turned out that it was nothing more than the usual high school romance and some ripped-off ideas hidden under an appealing façade. The screenwriters even reached a point where I no longer cared about the protagonist, even though Wednesday has always been my favorite member of the Addams family. As far as I'm concerned, it was a wasted opportunity, and I think it's a shame. / Lesson learned: Even a great actor can run into trouble when they have nothing to play. (19/05/2023)

The influence of Tim Burton is evident; at first glance, the slightly morbid and quirky artistic aspect of the project influenced by the Gothic style stands out. A major plus is the casting of the interesting and charismatic Jenna Ortega, who seems to have been born for the role of Wednesday; she perfectly fits the role of an eccentric, captivating outsider and enjoys her role, rightfully dominating the series, and giving it a "spark." The project is limited by a screenplay that clearly indicates from the beginning that the target audience is teenagers. While in the first half there was more appeal for other age groups and I enjoyed the episodes more, the second half emphasizes its commercial nature for "teens," and the descending impression isn't saved even by the finale. Nevertheless, considering Ortega's constant presence on set, I have no problem justifying giving it a fourth star. Overall impression: 75%. (07/06/2024)