Wednesday is an American Gothic coming-of-age supernatural mystery comedy thriller television series. It stars Jenna Ortega as the titular character, with Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Naomi J. Ogawa, Christina Ricci, and Moosa Mostafa appearing in supporting roles. The first season revolves around Wednesday Addams, who attempts to solve a murder mystery at her new school. The series premiered on November 16, 2022, and was released on Netflix on November 23 to predominantly positive reviews. It received two Golden Globe nominations: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Wednesday Addams is expelled from her school after dumping live piranhas into the school's pool in retaliation for the boys' water polo team bullying her brother Pugsley. Wednesday's cold, emotionless personality and her defiant nature make it difficult for her to connect with her schoolmates. However, she discovers she has inherited her mother's psychic abilities, which allow her to solve a local murder mystery.