Netflix’s Wednesday spin off can take forward a revolution in the franchises history 

For over half a century, The Addams Family has been a dark comedy staple—reliably spooky, proudly kooky, and always assembled.

But Netflix’s take did the unthinkable: it pulled one family member into the solo spotlight and still kept the cobweb-covered charm fully intact. The result? A record-breaking hit that proved the Addams name doesn’t need the entire clan in every scene to keep fans hooked.

Now, the idea of another spinoff is more than just idle speculation. Showrunners and Netflix execs are teasing the next chapter of the Addams universe, and all signs point to a formula that’s about to redefine what this franchise can be. Rather than clinging to ensemble storytelling, the next wave of Addams content could drill deeper, focusing on individual characters, backstories, and bizarre solo adventures. The possibilities? Practically bottomless, like Lurch’s coffee pot.

But a Wednesday spinoff isn’t just a creative decision, it’s a bold signal. It says Netflix sees Wednesday not as a one-off experiment, but as the origin point of an entirely new Addams Family era. If that sounds dramatic, it should. The last time the franchise took a swing this big, the year was 1964 and the show was in black and white.

The Addams' deserve their own universes, one character at a time, just like Wednesday

While Wednesday is the clear breakout star (thanks in no small part to Jenna Ortega’s deadpan charisma), the success of the series quietly elevated other characters into fan-favorite territory.

Take Uncle Fester, whose chaotic cameo stole scenes and sparked a wave of online love. Or Grandmama Frump, only teased so far, who’s ripe for a backstory-heavy prequel about cons, curses, and crypts across Europe. Netflix now has a golden opportunity to flesh out these personalities in a way that’s never been attempted before.

Spinoffs focusing on just one Addams at a time, like Wednesday, could lean into genres the main show only dips a toe into, like spy comedy, horror fantasy, even paranormal noir. Imagine a young Gomez and Morticia in a Heathers-meets-X-Files mashup set at Nevermore, or Fester in a mockumentary-style cryptic crime show.

It’s a creative playground, and Netflix has seemingly realized it can jump off the monkey bars and land on its feet.

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As tempting as it may be to greenlight a dozen spin-offs overnight, the creative team is doing the smart thing by putting season 2 front and center. After all, that’s the core of this newly carved gothic kingdom. Rushing into side stories before the main narrative arc wraps could dilute the impact, or worse, turn what feels like a revolution into just another franchise cash grab.

That said, the stage is undeniably set. With season 2 on the way and the fanbase more engaged than ever, Netflix has the luxury of patience. And when that first spinoff finally drops, be it Grandmama’s globetrotting grifts or Fester’s electric escapades, it could very well carry forward the revolution Wednesday began. In the Addams Family timeline, this isn’t just a new chapter. It’s a whole new spellbook.

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