Wednesdayseason 1 created a bit of a problem with Enid’s season 1 story, but season 2 has some room to fix it. Wednesday Addams' perky werewolf roommate quickly became a fan favorite within the Netflix series, and her ending was a key moment of celebration within the story. Enid finally “wolfed out” inWednesdayseason 1’s ending, becoming a fully-fledged werewolf just as her family had wanted. However, the parallels previous episodes made between Endi’s story and real-world family dynamics made this character’s big transformation a little disjointed.
ThroughoutWednesdayseason 1,Enid was under significant pressure from her family to be arealwerewolf. Typically, members of her kind would have transformed into a full wolf form by her age, but Enid could only extend her claws and nothing more. This made her a disappointment in her mother’s eyes, and Enid was urged to go to a camp for wolves that would make her “normal”—something that distressed Enid greatly.She begged her mom toaccept her for who she was inWednesdayseason 1, but this didn’t amount to much since Enid’s family got what they wanted in the end anyway.
The Metaphor Behind Enid “Wolfing Out” In Wednesday Season 1 Doesn’t Quite Work
Wednesday’s Ending Dropped A Meaningful Opportunity To Connect To Audiences
Enid’s family wanted to send her to a camp that would make her “better,” which is an all too relatable situation for many teens and adults who weren’t accepted by their parents.There’s a clear parallel here between the werewolf camp and real-world conversion therapy, which dangerously aims to turn gay individuals straight. Enid’s decision to accept herself and put her foot down with her parents furthered the impact of this metaphor. However, the fact that Enid ended up “turning” at the end ofWednesdayseason 1 tossed this meaningful story right out the window.
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Enid Learning To Be More Confident Becomes Redundant In Wednesday Season 1’s Finale
Wednesday Season 2 Can Backpedal On Enid’s Story
The trajectory of Enid’s story through most ofWednesdayseason 1 should have resulted in her learning to make a difference and help Wednesday precisely as she was. She was learning to accept herself and develop confidence, and it seemed as if this would lead to her realizing that she could be a lethal force and protect her friends with only her claws, no need to “wolf out” entirely. The fact thatEnid had to become a full wolf like her parents wanted before she could make a real differencemade her development completely redundant, butWednesdayseason 2 can still set this right.
The trajectory of Enid’s story through most of Wednesday season 1 should have resulted in her learning to make a difference and help Wednesday precisely as she was.
Enid was able to “wolf out” when her friends needed her, but it would be more impactfulgoing intoWednesdayseason 2if she returned to her more limited abilities as a werewolf. She could have another conversation with her family about what she experienced, in which she would explain that she accepts her form and ability, regardless of what it is. Then,when the next big conflict comes up, Enid should handle it in a way that is uniquely her. Perhaps she will discover a form that is something between a full wolf and her more human form. Regardless, Enid must stand out as precisely who she is onWednesday, not what others want her to be.
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Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
