Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Wednesday season 2, part 1.
The first trailer forWednesdayseason 2, part 2 has debuted, and it reveals the return of Principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie). Principal Weems was previously killed by Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) duringWednesdayseason 1’s finale.
More recently,Wednesdayseason 2, part 2’s endingconcluded with several major cliffhangers. This includes Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan) escaping Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital in Hyde form and nearly killing Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), who is unconscious in the episode’s final moments.
TheWednesdayseason 2, part 2 trailer sees the titular character regaining consciousness, only to be cheerily greeted by Principal Weems in a nurse’s uniform. Weems explains that she is Wednesday’s new spirit guide. Other characters, including Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), are unable to see or hear Weems.
Wednesday warns Enid that Tyler is still out there, that he still has plans to kill them both, but Wednesday insists she can fix things before it is too late. Weems also cautions Wednesday that"If you don’t hurry, you’ll have nothing left to save.“Check out the trailer and newly released images below:
What This Means For Wednesday Season 2
Wednesdayseason 2 has found a way to bring Principal Weems back without undoing her death. She will act as a spirit guide,replacing Goody Addams, and will advise Wednesday, but the Weems that audiences knew from season 1 will remain dead. This is poised to be far more than a cameo, though, with the trailer indicating that Weems will have a significant presence throughout the second half of season 2.
All four episodes ofWednesdayseason 2, part 2 come to Netflix on September 3.
While there were already manydeaths inWednesdayseason 2, part 1, Christie rejoins a still extensive ensemble cast. Principal Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi), Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday), and the other members of the Addams Family are also featured in the trailer, and their stories will continue alongside Wednesday, Tyler, Enid, and the spirit guide version of Weems.
SinceWednesdayhas already been renewed for season 3, it will be intriguing to see whether Weems remains a central part of the show, or if her new role will be wrapped up by the end of the season. With other characters being able to see or hear her, she will seemingly only be able to interact with Wednesday.
Our Take On Principal Weems Returning In Wednesday Season 2, Part 2
Christie is a phenomenal actor and was one of the many highlights inWednesdayseason 1, which makes her season 2 return all the more exciting. The series appears to have found a clever way to bring her back into this supernatural universe without undermining the events of season 1.
That being said, season 2 already feels like it is juggling more storylines and characters than it knows how to handle. Adding Weems to an already crowded season could make this issue worse. Since she will be helping Wednesday deal with her established problems, though, I hope her inclusion will work. At the very least, it is great to see Christie starring inWednesdayagain.
