Whether the TV show Wednesday is okay for an 11-year-old depends on the child's maturity, but it's generally recommended for older teens (13+) due to significant violence, scary themes, and strong language, despite its popularity with younger viewers who might find some parts frightening or intense. Parental discretion is key, as it contains graphic scenes (like piranha attacks) and mature situations that might upset sensitive children.
Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence, and though ratings are simply a guide, this one holds some weight. While the show features a cast of young kids and takes place at a boarding school, the series is rooted in the supernatural and may put some younger viewers on edge.
Wednesday age rating: What parents should know
Recommended for ages 14 and up, though parental discretion is advised.
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Wednesday Addams is a young girl (in the original series, she is about 6, in the first original movie she is perhaps 8 to 10 years old, and about 13 in its sequel, as seems to be the case in the animated films; in the Netflix series she is 15 and 16) who is obsessed with death and is described as brilliant, with a ...
Though the series is a comedy, Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language and violence. Some content might prove too mysterious and spooky for kids under 14.
Wednesday Addams isn't officially diagnosed as autistic in the show, but she's widely considered "autistic-coded" by fans and critics, exhibiting traits like blunt communication, intense focus (hyperfocus) on specific interests (like macabre subjects), strict routines, and difficulty with social cues, making her a relatable and important figure for many autistic people in media. She displays characteristics often linked to autism, such as logical thinking, detail orientation, and social detachment, though some studies also suggest traits of antisocial personality disorder, but her portrayal is generally seen as a positive, complex step in neurodiversity representation.
Parents say the show serves as a captivating introduction to horror for some younger viewers, while others caution that its graphic violence and strong language make it unsuitable for children under a certain age, often recommending a minimum age of 12 to 16, depending on maturity.
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Jenna Ortega, who stars in the show as Wednesday Addams, appears to be single and tries to keep her love life out of the public eye. In a 2023 interview with Elle, Ortega said that she is "obsessed with work" and happy being single. "I hate being goo-goo gaga over a boy," Ortega explained at the time.
Season 2 will be scarier than season 1, with Wednesday herself used as a "jump scare," but it will still be suitable for younger audiences.
Lisa Loring, whose creepy yet cherubic portrayal of Wednesday Addams on the 1960s television series “The Addams Family” originated a role that has been revived in films and, most recently, a popular Netflix series, died on Saturday in Burbank, Calif. She was 64.
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Profanity. Two audible uses of "fuck", once in season 3 though it's hard to hear and easy to miss and once again in season 5 one is hard to hear. There's also one instance where a character mouths the word in season 3.
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Her daughter, Vanessa Foumberg, told The Hollywood Reporter she died of a stroke caused by high blood pressure. "She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands," Foumberg said. The actress had been on life support for three days, her friend Laurie Jacobson posted on Facebook.
Parents say that while the show offers a mix of humor and mystery, it contains a significant amount of violence and gore that may not be suitable for younger viewers, suggesting a recommendation of 13 and up.