After becoming an Internet phenomenon and one of the most popular series on Netflix with 1.237 million hours watched in its first 28 days, Wednesday officially returns for a second season! In a video posted by Netflix, the titular heroine and internet favorite gothic recounts the events of the past few weeks since the series premiered saying: “I have been chased, chased and imitated millions of times on the internet. It has been pure torture. Thanks.”
The video then plays Lady Gaga’s version of “Bloody Mary” used by fans on TikTok to recreate Wednesday’s iconic Nevermore Academy dance that was choreographed by Jenna Ortega herself, further acknowledging the role that viral trends played. have played on the popularity of the series. . According to a press release from Netflix, #WednesdayAddams has amassed more than 22 billion views on TikTok since Wednesday premiered, with Lady Gaga herself even getting in on the trend. According to Netflix, the song used in the series’ original dance scene, “Goo Goo Muck” by Cramps, has seen a 9.5k% increase in plays on Spotify since Wednesday premiered, and “Bloody Mary” also saw an 1800% increase in views.
But it’s not just Jenna Ortega’s mesmerizing dance moves that have contributed to the series’ viral success. From tutorials on Wednesday’s gothic look to recreating the Thing’s presence with DIY visual effects, Wednesday Addams’ makeup tutorials have also been popular on TikTok with over 100 million views from fans of the series.
In an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, series creators and showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar spoke about the series’ renewal and viral success, saying, “It’s been amazing to create a show that has connected with people from all over the world. world. Delighted to continue Wednesday’s tortuous journey into season two. We can’t wait to dive headfirst into another season and explore the wacky and spooky world of Nevermore. I just need to make sure Wednesday didn’t empty the pool first.
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