Generally favorable, with a score of roughly on Metacritic .
Critics from IMDb and Vulture praise Jenna Ortega’s deadpan delivery and the episode’s moody, gothic aesthetic. Review Summary Rating/Feedback Performance Generally favorable, with a score of roughly on Metacritic
Some reviewers at Vulture found the pacing slightly uneven compared to the pilot, but overall it is a "confident step forward". This episode successfully deepens the central mystery while
This episode successfully deepens the central mystery while leaning into the "Addams Family" quirkiness with iconic moments like the "snap twice" riddle. As she untangles this supernatural cover-up, the episode
In this second chapter, Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) investigates the mysterious murder of her classmate Rowan, which she witnessed in the woods. The intrigue deepens when Rowan reappears at Nevermore Academy the next day, seemingly alive and well. As she untangles this supernatural cover-up, the episode balances a "whodunit" investigation with the lighter drama of a magical boarding school.