Jenna Ortega Returns in 'Wednesday' Season 2 - Chaos and Murder Ensue

Netflix, Inc., founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Los Gatos, California, is a global media and entertainment company primarily known for its streaming service that offers movies, TV series, and games to over 300 million paid subscribers across more than 190 countries[1][2]. Initially disrupting the traditional video rental market dominated by Blockbuster, Netflix evolved from DVD rentals to pioneering the streaming model in 2007, fundamentally changing how audiences consume entertainment[1]. Netflix’s transition into original content production beginning in 2013 marked a significant milestone, with acclaimed series and films that garnered numerous awards, establishing it not only as a distributor but also a creator of high-quality content[1]. This strategic pivot helped Netflix compete against traditional broadcasters and emerging streaming platforms. By 2023, Netflix expanded into live programming, further broadening its content offerings and competitive scope[1]. Financially, Netflix is a powerhouse with a market capitalization of approximately $464 billion as of late 2025, annual revenues exceeding $43 billion, and a strong earnings per share figure of $23.97 from the previous year, showcasing robust profitability and investor confidence[1]. Under the leadership of CEO Theodore A. Sarandos, Netflix continues to innovate in entertainment technology, providing flexible viewing experiences where users can play, pause, and resume content anytime, anywhere[1][2]. Notable aspects of Netflix include its disruption of traditional media, its investment in diverse global content, and its adaptation to technological shifts in media consumption. Its impact extends beyond entertainment to influence digital distribution, consumer behavior, and the economics of content creation and delivery in the 21st century[1][2]. Netflix remains a benchmark in streaming services and a key player in the evolving landscape of global entertainment.

The Addams Family is a fictional, eccentric, macabre-themed family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. Originating as a series of about 150 single-panel cartoons published primarily in *The New Yorker* from 1938 until Addams's death in 1988, the family is known for delighting in the grotesque and bizarre, which they view as normal, creating a satirical contrast with mainstream culture[1]. The core members include Gomez and Morticia Addams, their children Wednesday and Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Grandmama, the butler Lurch, and other quirky characters like Thing, a disembodied hand, and Cousin Itt. Names for most characters were established in the 1960s with the advent of a TV series and licensed merchandise[1][2]. The Addams Family transcended its cartoon origins to become a multi-media franchise encompassing television shows, films, video games, comic books, and a popular musical. The 1964 ABC television series introduced the family to a wider audience, portraying their spooky yet loving family life with humor and charm, breaking from the idealized American family stereotype prevalent at the time[6][7]. Key achievements include successful film adaptations in the 1990s that revived interest in the franchise, and the ongoing presence of the family in pop culture through musical theater, notably *The Addams Family* musical which debuted in the 2010s and explores themes of family, love, and change with dark comedy[3][4][5]. Currently, the Addams Family remains culturally relevant, with stage productions like the one running at the Ordway Center in 2025, and the popularity of related modern media such as the Netflix series *Wednesday*, which draws on the character Wednesday Addams[8]. The franchise's enduring appeal lies in its unique blend of macabre humor, family values, and satire, making it a beloved and influential icon in both entertainment and popula