If you loved
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
If you loved Wednesday, you likely crave the intoxicating mix of gothic mystery, dark humor, and the thrill of an outsider uncovering hidden truths.
Start with the source
The source
The Addams Family
Charles Addams · Series · 1964
Adaptation
The Addams Family
Barry Sonnenfeld · Film · 1991
Adaptation
Addams Family Values
Barry Sonnenfeld · Film · 1993
Books on the same thread
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Holly Jackson · Book · 2021
Explores: Cold case investigation, Obsessive research, Secrets and lies.
Much like Wednesday, this story follows a sharp-witted protagonist who transforms a local mystery into an all-consuming obsession, perfect for fans of high school investigative tension and dark secrets.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Lemony Snicket aka Daniel Handler · Book · 1999
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Gothic Fiction.
Fans of Wednesday will recognize the same blend of gothic atmosphere and dry, macabre wit found in these chronicles of resourceful orphans navigating a world filled with incompetent and dangerous adults.
The Housemaid
Freida McFadden · Book · 2022
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Class Differences, Secrets and Lies.
If you enjoyed the unsettling, twisted family dynamics of Wednesday, this domestic thriller offers an equally gripping perspective on secrets hidden behind a facade of normalcy and privilege.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Coming-of-Age.
While tonally distinct from Wednesday, this story captures the complex, evolving bonds between young outsiders who find common ground through creative collaboration and shared experiences during their formative years.
Films on the same thread
The School for Good and Evil
Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Coming-of-Age.
Those who loved the school setting of Wednesday will appreciate this tale of best friends navigating an enchanted academy where the lines between morality, identity, and destiny are constantly blurred.
Wonder
Film · 2017
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Coming-of-age.
For viewers who connected with the theme of being an outsider in a mainstream school environment, this film explores the emotional journey of inclusion and empathy with quiet, powerful depth.
Enola Holmes 2
Harry Bradbeer · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Coming-of-Age.
Like Wednesday, Enola Holmes portrays a brilliant, unconventional young woman tackling dangerous conspiracies, proving that a sharp mind and a strong will are the most effective detective tools.
The Addams Family
Barry Sonnenfeld · Film · 1991
Shares a thread with Wednesday: Dark Comedy.
If you want more of the dark, quirky charm of Wednesday, this film provides the essential foundation of the Addams family with its signature macabre humor and outsider perspective.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you loved the investigative spirit of Wednesday, this podcast offers a similar blend of dark humor and forensic curiosity as the hosts break down mysterious tragedies in small towns.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
Fans of Wednesday who enjoy the intersection of true crime and wit will appreciate this podcast, which pairs conversational storytelling with a community-driven focus on solving dark, compelling mysteries.
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Common questions
Is Wednesday based on the original The Addams Family television series?
Wednesday is a modern television series that reimagines the Addams family. While it shares the same core characters as the 1964 television series, it focuses specifically on Wednesday Addams as she investigates mysteries at Nevermore Academy rather than the ensemble dynamics seen in the original show.
Should I watch The Addams Family movies before starting Wednesday?
You do not need to watch The Addams Family movie from 1991 or Addams Family Values from 1993 to understand the plot of Wednesday. The series functions as a standalone mystery centered on Wednesday Addams, though the movies provide additional context for the history of the Addams family.
How does the Wednesday television series compare to the 1991 The Addams Family movie?
The 1991 movie features the entire Addams family in a comedic setting. In contrast, the Wednesday series centers specifically on Wednesday Addams. The show shifts the tone toward a mystery-focused narrative as she navigates her new environment at Nevermore Academy while dealing with various foes and friends.
Is Wednesday a direct sequel to Addams Family Values?
No, Wednesday is not a direct sequel to Addams Family Values. While it utilizes the established characters from the franchise, the series serves as a new adaptation that follows Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy rather than continuing the specific storyline from the 1993 film.