Netflix's global phenomenon "Wednesday" is making its highly anticipated return for a second season, with Jenna Ortega reprising her breakout role as the sharp-tongued, deadpan Wednesday Addams. The supernatural teen series, which became a worldwide sensation, continues to follow Wednesday as she navigates the eerie halls of Nevermore Academy alongside her friends, including Emma Myers' character Enid Sinclair, as they uncover new mysteries hidden within the school's darkest corners.

Tim Burton, the visionary filmmaker behind classics like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Corpse Bride," returns as executive producer and director of four out of eight episodes in the new season. During a press conference held in Seoul on Monday, Burton revealed that Season 2 delves deeper into the Addams family dynamics, providing more screen time for beloved characters Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley. "Everybody's got a weird family and this one is no different," Burton explained. "In this season, we explore mother-daughter relationships, Morticia and Wednesday, and the family dynamic is a bit richer in the season."

Burton maintained his cinematic approach to the television format, treating each episode with the same creative intensity as a feature film. "Wednesday was my first real foray into TV, but we treated the show like we were making a movie. So each episode for us is like we're making a film – it's got the same dynamic, the same sort of creativity that you put into a film," he said. This approach is evident in the filmmaker's signature stop-motion animation elements that appear in the second season's opening episode.

While "Wednesday" dominated Netflix charts in most countries worldwide, South Korea proved to be an exception with a more subdued reception. When asked about this disparity, Ortega emphasized the importance of artistic connection over numerical success. "I think looking at art or any sort of television making or filmmaking as a competition does everyone a major disservice. We're just so grateful and excited to be able to have a show that plays here. Numbers and things like that don't matter if we're able to connect with one person – that's incredible, and you know we've been fortunate to connect with the world," she stated.

In an exciting development for Korean audiences, Ortega revealed that the upcoming season will feature specific nods to Korean culture. "The part of the second half is very Enid-centric, and she's a huge lover of Korean culture. We have some songs in there that you guys might appreciate or be familiar with, so I think that's probably something to look forward to," she teased, suggesting that Emma Myers' character Enid Sinclair will be central to these cultural references.

For Burton, "Wednesday" represents a perfect alignment with his career-long celebration of outcasts and misfits. The acclaimed director shared his perspective on normalcy and belonging during the press conference. "I think the word 'normal' is a very strange word," he said. "I don't even know what that means. People say the Addams family is a weird family – well I mean that's the thing. I've never met one family that isn't weird." He continued, "Normal people would scare me more than what you consider outcasts. That's because I feel like an outcast, and I think a lot of people feel that way. I'm sure everybody has that slight feeling that they don't belong, they don't fit in. They struggle with school, family, society, whatever. So for me, that's normal. That's how I feel."

Burton's unique worldview has shaped his artistic vision throughout his career, making "Wednesday" a natural extension of his filmography. "So I always saw things in a different way... for me that's something I most identify with," he added, explaining his deep connection to stories about characters who don't fit conventional molds.

Netflix has already demonstrated strong confidence in the series' continued success by officially greenlighting Season 3 on July 23, a full two weeks before Season 2's debut. The second season follows a split release schedule, with the first half of episodes dropping on Wednesday, while audiences can expect the second half to arrive on September 3rd, promising more macabre mischief and supernatural mysteries from the beloved gothic character.