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Wednesday (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.

TV-14 • 2022 • 2 seasons

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Wednesday is a supernatural mystery that follows the iconic Addams Family daughter as she navigates a new school and solves a series of murders. Its TV-14 rating stems from significant fantasy violence, frightening scenes, and a persistently macabre tone. Violence includes monster attacks resulting in bloody wounds, the discovery of dismembered bodies, stabbings, and some scary, gory imagery. The language is moderate for a teen show… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Emma Myers
Emma Myers
Hunter Doohan
Hunter Doohan
Joy Sunday
Joy Sunday
Moosa Mostafa
Moosa Mostafa
Georgie Farmer
Georgie Farmer
Isaac Ordonez
Isaac Ordonez
Owen Painter
Owen Painter
Billie Piper
Billie Piper
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Victor Dorobantu
Victor Dorobantu
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Is Wednesday appropriate for kids?

Wednesday is a supernatural mystery that follows the iconic Addams Family daughter as she navigates a new school and solves a series of murders. Its TV-14 rating stems from significant fantasy violence, frightening scenes, and a persistently macabre tone. Violence includes… Read more — free account

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Substances Strong 6/10
Language Strong 6/10
Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Wednesday

Sexual content is mild and mostly implied or observational. Wednesday's parents, Morticia and Gomez, are shown kissing passionately on occasion, depicting their intense marital affection. There are no explicit scenes or nudity. Some mild romantic tension and brief kisses occur between teen characters, particularly involving Wednesday and her love interests.

Violence and gore in Wednesday

Violence is frequent and sometimes graphic, central to the murder mystery plot. A monster brutally attacks and kills multiple victims, resulting in bloody scenes and dismembered body parts (e.g., a hand, a leg, a headless corpse). These are often shown briefly or obscured in a way that implies rather than explicitly displays gore. There are also fight scenes, a piranha attack resulting in blood, and characters using supernatural abilities to cause harm. Jump scares are utilized, particularly when the monster…

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Language in Wednesday

Language is generally mild. The strongest profanity includes a few uses of "asshole," "damn," "hell," and one instance of "bitch." A shopkeeper tells Wednesday to "fuck off" in one episode when she is shoplifting, and Thing responds with a middle finger gesture, implying the same sentiment. Otherwise, language is clean.

Mature themes in Wednesday

Key themes explored include prejudice against outcasts, the struggle for identity, and dealing with significant grief and trauma. Wednesday investigates a dark conspiracy involving her family's past and confronts betrayal. The show also touches on corruption, injustice, and the pressures faced by adolescents in a unique boarding school setting, such as Enid's struggle with her werewolf transformation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wednesday appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Wednesday is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Wednesday is a supernatural mystery that follows the iconic Addams Family daughter as she navigates a new school and solves a series of murders. Its TV-14 rating stems from significant fantasy violence, frightening…

What age rating does Wednesday have?

Wednesday is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Wednesday about?

Wednesday is a supernatural mystery that follows the iconic Addams Family daughter as she navigates a new school and solves a series of murders. Its TV-14 rating stems from significant fantasy violence, frightening scenes, and a persistently macabre tone. Violence includes monster attacks resulting in bloody wounds…

How many seasons does Wednesday have?

Wednesday has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Wednesday?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Wednesday.

How violent is Wednesday?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Wednesday per our reviewers.

Is the language in Wednesday appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Wednesday.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Wednesday?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Wednesday.

What mature themes appear in Wednesday?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Wednesday.

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