Jenna Ortega is finally back as the eponymous Wednesday, and season two of Tim Burton‘s hit Netflix show couldn’t come soon enough. The first season dropped way back in 2022, but rich performances by Ortega and company — not to mention the epic cliffhanger at the end of season one — have kept it fresh in fans’ minds. Many of those cast members return for the already well-received season 2. And while the brand-new episodes offer some darker story beats, Burton has ensured the overall feel is consistent with what his team offered up in the first season. It was well worth the wait — at least, with what these first four episodes have set up thus far.