A storm is brewing in Jericho, and it’s not just a passing cloud. After a shocking Part 1 finale, Netflix’s hit show Wednesday has left fans with a mind-boggling list of mysteries and a whole lot of questions.
As we gear up for the premiere of Season 2, Part 2 on September 3, let’s dig into the biggest fan theories and predictions about Wednesday’s fate, the new villains, and the secrets lurking in Nevermore Academy.
Is Wednesday Really Dead?
Let’s address the most shocking moment first. The Part 1 finale ended with Wednesday seemingly falling to her death after a brutal push from Tyler as the Hyde. As she lands on the pavement, a voice-over suggests she might have made things “much worse” in her final moments.
But come on—is the show titled Wednesday really going to kill its main character? The answer is an almost definitive no. With a third season already confirmed, it’s highly unlikely the show would pull a shocker of this magnitude. A teaser for the new episodes shows Wednesday waking up from what appears to be a coma, suggesting this was a near-death experience rather than a final one.
Who is the Mystery Woman Wednesday Saved?
In a pivotal moment from Episode 4, Wednesday helps an unnamed inmate escape from the LOIS (Long-term Outcast Integration Study) experiments at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital. The mysterious woman, played by Frances O’Connor, has sparked a frenzy of fan theories.
Is she Ophelia Frump, Morticia’s sister? That would certainly explain the family drama bubbling this season. Some fans have even theorized that the new music teacher, Miss Capri (Billie Piper), is Ophelia, given her strange, cryptic advice to Wednesday about her powers. Another theory suggests the woman is Tyler’s mom, which would shed new light on the LOIS experiments and how his father, Donovan Galpin, was involved. With her calm reaction to seeing Tyler in his Hyde form, it’s clear she knows more than she’s letting on. The mystery deepens.
What’s Going on With Slurp and Gus?
The reanimated corpse known as Slurp (Owen Painter) has become a breakout character this season. His most recent act, dining on the brains of former Nevermore professor Augustus Stonehearst, has only raised more questions. Slurp’s first words, “Hello, old friend,” hint at a past connection that could tie the whole season together. Was Slurp one of Gus’s first experimental subjects? Did he help build the mind-altering machine? We see Slurp growing a new brain after eating Gus, suggesting that he’s not just a zombie, but a creature that learns from his meals. Given his significant screen time, fans are convinced Slurp will play a major role in the coming episodes.
Will We See Another Viral Dance?
One of the most iconic moments from Season 1 was Wednesday’s viral dance at the Rave’N. Fans are dying to know if a new dance number is on the way, especially with the news that Lady Gaga has a new song, “Dead Dance,” dropping in the season. However, director Tim Burton has put a damper on those hopes. He recently told The Hollywood Reporter that the first dance was a spontaneous moment and trying to replicate it would be “dangerous.” So, while we can’t expect another choreographed masterpiece, a spontaneous moment of macabre dancing is never out of the question.
The Other Burning Questions
- Is Laurel Gates/Marilyn Thornhill Really Dead? It’s a question on everyone’s mind after Tyler as the Hyde seemingly killed her. The showrunners have cryptically said, “Never say never,” and “no one is officially dead dead” in this universe.
- What is Principal Dort’s Obsession with Money? Steve Buscemi’s new principal is a man of mystery. Is he working for someone? Could he be a secret Avian, able to control the crows, or even a descendant of Edgar Allan Poe? The fan theories are swirling.
- Who is Lady Gaga’s Character? Netflix announced she’d be playing a legendary teacher named Rosaline Rotwood, but Jenna Ortega quickly shot that down, calling it a “clue.” Is she a new spirit guide for Wednesday? Or perhaps a villain in disguise?
- Is Enid in Danger? Before escaping Willow Hill, Tyler made a direct threat: “I plan to kill Enid.” But is the answer really that obvious? With Wednesday’s visions about her roommate, the threat to Enid feels central to the season.
