Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 opens with a memorable first look at one of the guest stars, revealing Haley Joel Osment’s character in a way that immediately sets the tone for the sophomore season.
Fans attending Netflix’s Tudum event were treated to the first six minutes of the new season, in which Osment appears in a role that ties directly into Wednesday Addams’ latest summer pursuit.
A mysterious new character emerges
In the opening sequence unveiled at Tudum, Wednesday’s titular character—played by Jenna Ortega—is shown pursuing a long-standing obsession from her youth: finding the so-called Kansas City suspect, known in the story as one of the country’s most elusive evacuee cases.
The footage makes clear that Osment portrays this character, whose presence immediately draws Wednesday into a tense situation as she tracks him across state lines.
The clip sets up Wednesday’s motive early: she has been driven to develop her investigative and psychic abilities over the summer in order to pursue a long-running mystery that has fascinated her since childhood. The early scenes show her uncovering a lead tied to Osment’s character, which then leads to an unexpected encounter.
How Wednesday’s investigation unfolds
As the opening minutes play out, Wednesday’s resourcefulness becomes evident. With assistance from her loyal companion Thing, she manages a confrontation that quickly turns the situation to her advantage, ultimately allowing her to free herself and proceed with her investigation. This sequence not only spotlights Osment’s character but also reinforces Wednesday’s trademark combination of intellect and composure under pressure.
The introduction of this character underscores how Wednesday Season 2 leans into a blend of mystery, intrigue, and darkly comic tone. In presenting Osment’s role early, the series sets up one of the narrative arcs that will unfold across the season’s two-part release format, with Part 1 debuting Aug. 6 and Part 2 following Sept. 3 on Netflix.
A season framed by sharper stakes
Wednesday co-creators have previously indicated that the second season will feature more complex and intense moments than the first, building on the show’s mix of gothic atmosphere and character-driven storytelling.
The introduction of Osment’s character in the opening scene aligns with that creative direction and signals that Wednesday’s summer efforts—once a personal pastime—will have broader implications as the story progresses.
By revealing Osment’s role so early, Wednesday invites viewers into a fresh mystery while immediately reminding them of the series’ blend of humor, supernatural elements, and narrative momentum. The full second season continues streaming on Netflix, where audiences can follow Wednesday’s journey as it unfolds.
