Jenna Ortega Powers ‘Wednesday’ S2 Debut To No. 1 On Netflix With 50M Views

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in the second episode of “Wednesday.”

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Wednesday’s return to Nevermore Academy drew viewers in droves, catapulting Part 1 of the hit series’ Season 2 to the top of Netflix’s global most‑watched English TV ​shows list. In just four days, the first four episodes amassed 50 million views.

The season’s debut also logged the second‑most views in a single week for any English TV title on the streamer​, behind only Wednesday Season 1​.​ I​t also set a new record for ​an English TV title ranking No. 1 in its first week, topping charts in 91 countries.

Jenna Ortega’s ​i​ntense performance and gothic charm remain central to the show’s ​s​uccess, igniting a massive fandom. Her Instagram following surged from 9 million to 37 million around the Season 1 launch and has since grown by another million.

Paco Cabezas, one of three directors this season and returning for Season 3​,​ praised Ortega’s command of the character as Wednesday focuses on solving the mystery at hand.

“Every time that Wednesday Addams walks into a room, she’s like a shark,” he sa​ys. “She has an objective and… she has this Sherlock Holmes kind of mind.”

From Breakout Hit to Ongoing Phenomenon

Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, Wednesday premiered in 2022 and quickly became a record‑breaking global phenomenon​, claiming the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s list of most popular English shows​ of all time and spending 20 weeks on the Global Top 10.

Based on characters by renowned cartoonist Charles Addams and reimagined for a new generation with creative visionary Tim Burton, the first season’s offbeat wit continues to resonate​, returning to Netflix’s Global Top 10 at No. 2 with 8.6 million views.​

The show’s immense popularity secured its renewal for Season 3 – even before the second installment of Wednesday premiered.

The cast has fueled the excitement with a whirlwind promotional tour across Europe, the U​nited States, and Asia, thrilling fans along the way.

Part 2 of the new season​ —​ which will feature Lady Gaga​ —​ premieres September 3, 2025.