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Mommy Issues: The Wednesday And Morticia Addams Case
The scariest and most relatable aspect of this horror series may be the mommy issues.
By Johanna Duncan4 min read
There’s a reason Netflix’s Wednesday struck such a cultural chord. Yes, Jenna Ortega’s deadpan delivery is flawless, and yes, Tim Burton’s gothic aesthetic makes you want to dig out your black eyeliner from 2008. But the real reason we can’t look away? Beneath all the supernatural drama, the monster-hunting, and the hilariously macabre one-liners, Wednesday is telling one of the oldest stories in the book: how our mothers shape us for better or for worse.