Wednesday 2x06 Full Reaction!
Added 2025-09-26 19:37:14 +0000 UTC
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As I said, I was already spoiled by the big event, so I was more surprised that they just sprung the flashforward on us the way they did. Still behind on Lee Byung-hun shifting to the demonic as he torments the KPop band. (Not even entirely sure if that is even an accurate reference.) Friends are loving the film from what they’ve told me. Enid did take notes from Inside Out 2 with that sweater, that I’m SUUUUURE has NOOOO hidden meaning whatsoever. Wednesday does not take being wrong well, when, as you say, Professor Orloff could tell her, life is full of red herrings like communism. Oh, yeah, Christopher in this was marvelous. Gets a man all misty eyed. The sheer heart, molded with the odd imagery is pure Tim Burton, and I live. And we are saddened to see Professor Orloff killed before he can enjoy the profits of the freeway, or before he can triumphantly cheer on Chief Bromden as he makes his escape. The Handmaid’s Tale is another show I’m behind on, though you say about “sociopathic intellectual speechifying” makes me think that Hawley might have the guy in mind for future Fargo seasons/other projects. The big cameo: couldn’t think of a good reference that wasn’t too easy, so I left that one alone. The ones you used were good. Knew she loved the first season, leading to this. Heard fans were mad about how small the part was. Supposing this is all we get, well, then fans will finally know how their parents felt when they went on a date to see Car Wash, particularly for George Carlin, and he’s barely in the film. If we get more Gaga, I’m down. She does make clear she’s not taking Wednesday’s shit. Did note the timing of the quote before this episode. (Almost wanted to include Enid saying she’s like the cryptkeeper, but thought it was too on the nose.) Both young ladies sell this so well, bolstered by the chemistry and friendship. I was aware that Emma auditioned for Wednesday. Seeing this, supposing we had gotten that, that would have been great. Having “alleged mom” would work for either of them, though that most certainly applies for Enid. They both had the tough acting job. Preemptively leaving a partial preview of my comments if we get a reaction from Jess to that movie, seeing that scene in the theater, in between the strong laughter, I said, “I don’t even understand the references, and I FEEL this scene so goddamn much.” The no blinking thing, I’d encourage Emma to think like Bela or ask Professor Orloff how he did it in Roger Rabbit. Good thing of no kink with Bruno. Waiting to see Enid get the fuller picture, though she did accept at the end. And no, don’t care much as it means we grow closer and closer to Wednesday/Enid being endgame. Good on Agnes for opening up some, again, Professor Orloff was a sweetheart. The prophecy change, well, you saw my Grosse Pointe Blank response to the prophecy of Enid. I’m just happy that’s off the table. This new one, none of the family is staying dead, so I’ll wait and see how it plays out.
Thomas Corp
2025-09-26 23:14:16 +0000 UTCMuch like Ncuti Gatwa's departure, a rumor about this leaked during the month hiatus, so I knew about it even watching on release. Though my speculation was that they did it deliberately so whatever was coming for Enid would have to deal with Wednesday instead. While Enid was reading the book, all I thought was "No, don't stop there, you were about to get to the part where they kiss." What's an alpha without an omega, after all? (my official age is "Too old to understand or care about those terms" so that's probably even dirtier than I meant it, and I'm fine with that too).
Ryan
2025-09-26 22:41:42 +0000 UTCAnd here's the one I called the show's best episode, which you'd know from the first second. Though I do think the opening flashforward was a mistake and they should have just let us reach the body swap naturally, as borne out by almost every reaction I've seen needing to check they didn't skip an episode. It also inevitably got me thinking that a crossover appearance by Huntrix would be a ton of fun. Oh, and nice bisexual flag sweater, Enid. I'm sure no reasonable person could possibly read anything into that. After that, we get some more welcome stuff of Wednesday just being straight up wrong and having trouble accepting it. Hey, Professor Orloff could tell you how easy it is to mess up any well laid plan and kill the butler of the guy you were aiming for. His whole role here is also a delight, with Lloyd and the writing bringing so much genuine warmth that you can almost forget the bizarre things you're seeing. Which of course just makes it all the more painful when he's taken from us and very effectively cements Isaac as the season's true main villain. Owen Painter was a big highlight of The Handmaid's Tale, a show that was really great until it suddenly wasn't, and I'm sure casting this role was a bit tricky with its requirement of both committed physical zombie acting and sociopathic intellectual speechifying, which he pulls off beautifully. But enough of that, let's get to the real reason everyone's here, starting with a cameo that's only natural with how bad the romance is on this show. Lady Gaga became a huge fan of the first season after the meme involving her song and Wednesday's dance brought it to her attention, and upon being made a producer, Jenna made sure to get her a cameo and is now even pushing for Rotwood to have a larger role in Season 3. She instantly fits in perfectly and you totally buy her being able to push Wednesday around and show her just how far from the shallows she's wandered. She took down the Guccis, the Addams family isn't going to intimidate her. And then it's time for Wacky Wednesday (and yes, that one quote I threw in last time was deliberate foreshadowing for this). It's always a fun acting feat, and Jenna and Emma do maybe the best job I've ever seen of it, perfectly nailing every single inflection of each other's performances every single second they're onscreen. I'm sure it helped that they became such close friends while filming the first season, and the big irony is that from all the interviews I've seen, they're both playing a lot closer to their real personalities here and Emma had even initially auditioned for Wednesday. And on the bright side, "alleged mom" could work as a contact name in either of their phones. It would have been nice to get any actual effort toward impersonating each other while we had this, but I get that playing another character trying to imitate your usual character is a whole other magnitude of performance, and very few people can pull it off like Alyson Hannigan (there's a reason Frank Drebin Jr. was especially upset about losing that episode). I also have to imagine at some point Emma said to Jenna "You just HAD to come up with this no blinking thing, didn't you?" When Wednesday flips Bruno, my immediate thought was "Please don't tell me this unlocked a kink for him." But luckily the show's going somewhere much better with it and wiping him off the board completely. Enid seems to accept it incredibly easy at the end considering she still doesn't have nearly the full story, but honestly, does anyone care as long as this is over? Another welcome development is Agnes getting to show way more vulnerability, with Evie pulling it off very well and getting a lot of people to feel for her no matter how put off they were before. The prophecy change does feel like kind of a cheat, like they said to themselves "We can make the first vision as weird and impossible as we want since it isn't going to happen anyway," but I doubt the intricacies of the mystery is why anyone's watching at this point. And when the rest of the episode is this great, I don't care at all.
Ryan
2025-09-26 22:34:14 +0000 UTCNow, Jess, much though I do not begrudge your desire for the fun wholesome times, we’re talking about Tim Burton. The man’s idea of wholesome is its own unique thing. Addressing your one mild smidge of a criticism: yeah, we have been a mite sparse, Eugene-wise, this season, now you mention it, yeah. Now to the meat of the episode. I wish I had the reaction to the opening scene that you had. I was spoiled by this development as the internet was LOUD about it. Thankfully, they do just hit you with it right out of the gate before doing the time jump. Quite the toxic dynamic with the villains. Suddenly, I think Tyler might consider the possibility that his dad might not have been that bad. Nice quick confirmation of who Isaac is. He’s showing himself to be quite the dark villain, even for Tim Burton’s usual standards. Oh, and he confirms that he killed Judi, whom you chide, “Judi, Judi, Judi, Randy would be VERY disappointed.” Nice of Grandmama to point Wednesday in the direction of Rotwood. Though if she of all people is advising to err on the side of caution, maybe listen. Thus everyone, especially Enid is right to call her out on shit. Leads to Lady Gaga. I am shocked, SHOCKED to find that Lady Gaga is the someone whom you were waiting for. (Your winnings, Sir. Oh, thank you very much.) I expected she was going to be Ophelia, and that didn’t happen, so they got me on that one. We both called how the body swap would happen. Both ladies put in good work. See that Enid and I were both surprised about the allergies being real as I assumed Wednesday was speaking theatrically. Enid also freaks out over feeling cold and uncomfortable, and notes that it’s probably the factory setting for Wednesday. Speaking for myself, I’d say that’s about right, yeah. Fully supportive of her yelling at Wednesday to fix it, though I did say to her, “Don’t say “fricking”, Enid. If you’re going to use the F-word, go for the gold.” For her part Wednesday thought it would be an easy fix, and I chide, “Wednesday, this is not Nam, this is Freaky Friday festivities, there are rules.” And the tensions rise when Weems informs Wednesday it will lead to imminent death, whilst “congratulating” Wednesday for that, and I said, “Ok, that’s uncalled for, Larissa.” You were kinder to Agnes when she tried to muscle her way into the title of bestie. I snapped a bit. Then you pull back a bit when Enid not unreasonably snapped as well. This comes after she learns of the omen of death. Just as Wednesday learned about Enid being Alpha. This after more excellent and fantastic cello, although, in this instance... I could have used a little more cowbell, if I’m being honest. Good on Wednesday for breaking Bruno’s romance up. Slightly called that in this episode. I live for Morticia writing the books by the way. Speaking of books, I became livid hearing Wednesday’s description of Enid, and it leads to Enid’s act of rebellion, hence the opening scene. First I was horrified. Then I learn the circumstances, and she has my full support. She let the pettiness flow through her, and I approved. Love Bianca having the pure “Christ, is she DYING or something?” look upon witnessing the vengeful display. Lovely makeup commentary, by the way. Great family dinner where the truth comes out. Laugh how I called the roadkill dish had additional animals for seasoning Nice to see Morticia and Weems on the same page. Sweet of Thing attending Professor Orloff’s support group. And sweet how Agnes attends, and hears the kind words, appreciate how you advocate her becoming her own person. That was a wholesome scene. Our dear judge, doc, reverend, whichever one prefers, still has that gift of offering the sage wholesome wisdom that I adored your appreciation for. God bless Christopher. Just what you were asking for when the rest of the episode up to that point was decidedly NOT wholesome. Such sadness to see Isaac kill Professor Orloff. Just like his idol, Count Dooku, a visionary Professor Orloff was! Cut down in his prime he was! Love how the three gals work together. Good on Agnes for doing some good work, I compliment, “I like that. Cool under fire. I’m impressed.” Seems Tyler doesn’t want to be cured. Quite the fight when Enid is hurt, and Wednesday wolfs out. Even with Enid’s warnings trying to keep Wednesday calm, which in reply, I said, “Calm? No. The beast is the beast. Let it run free.” As I say, the gals did the work, and you reacted to it all with such perfection. Especially your reaction to the “What would Enid do?” pearl of wisdom, hoo boy, that strikes a dagger in a man’s heart in the most exquisite fashion. Leads to the truth telling. Enid praising Wednesday’s fearlessness and saying that she gets Wednesday having the strong fear that her mom will never accept her for who she really is. That her darkness is too much for her to grasp. That she’ll become the disappointment that’s never spoken of again. All of this, by the way, makes me say, “Right, that’s me told, then.” And Wednesday has that winner of a line praising Enid’s pure POWER that is her kindness. KNEW you would treasure that one, Jess. It works. They are back in their bodies. And Enid is now safe from that omen of death. Though now one of the Addams family is doomed. There’s not a Vormir deal in this, is there? Could just be Grandmama’s going to die. I mean, she’s, what is she, a hundred and thirty-eight years old? No worries on needing to wrap up to attend to Rocco’s dinner. Could hear Rocco, also got distracted by the train and had to verify if that was near you or me as the trains can get fairly loud where I am, though usually at night. Though the noise was noticeable, twas no bother, no worries. And it is sweet how you feel for Pugsley losing a friend. But fear not: He’ll get a new friend. His name is Eugene. Thank you for the delightful reaction, Jess.
Thomas Corp
2025-09-26 21:50:22 +0000 UTC
