Wednesday’s Second Series Sees Sharp Drop in Netflix Viewership
Wednesday’s second outing on Netflix lands among the platform’s most-watched English-language series, yet its audience numbers and viewing hours have fallen by nearly half compared to its record-breaking debut.
Wednesday’s sophomore series has managed to secure its place as the fourth most-watched English-language programme on Netflix, following its initial 91-day streaming period, the window by which the platform measures its ratings. However, this achievement is tempered by a notable decline in audience engagement.
The show dropped 52% in viewership and a 45% drop in viewing hours from the first season in the same window (via What's On Netflix).
Despite this, the second series still amassed an impressive 928.5 million hours watched, translating to 119.3 million individual views. In comparison, the debut series drew in 1,718.8 million hours and 252.1 million views over the same period.
Factors Behind the Decline
The reduction in numbers is not entirely unexpected. The latest series was released in two parts and featured a slightly extended runtime compared to its predecessor. These changes may have influenced how viewers engaged with the new episodes. It is also important to remember that the first series of Wednesday holds the distinction of being the most-watched original English-language programme ever on Netflix—a benchmark that would be difficult for any follow-up to surpass, even one from the same franchise.
The Addams Family Reimagined
At its core, the series offers a dramatic reinterpretation of The Addams Family, with Jenna Ortega portraying Wednesday as an unlikely heroine among a group of outcasts. Her character’s psychic abilities become central to unravelling the mysteries that envelop her new school. The initial series resonated with audiences, thanks in large part to its distinctive approach to the famously eccentric family, each member endowed with their own supernatural talents.
What’s Next for Wednesday?
Plans for a third series are already underway, with the addition of Eva Green to the cast as Aunt Ophelia, Morticia Addams’ rather menacing sister. The anticipation surrounding the next chapter remains high, as fans look forward to seeing how the story and its characters will evolve.
For those seeking further recommendations, there are plenty of other standout series currently available to stream on Netflix.