If you're going to change characters to this degree, make new characters. I don't understand the drastic changes to well-established and beloved characters we've been seeing in Hollywood for some time now. There's nothing wrong with taking inspiration, but taking liberties such as the ones seen in this show is, in my opinion as a huge fan of the Addams family, completely unacceptable. I don't see how any fan of the Addams' could enjoy it unless you completely separate it from every other version as though it existed in some alternate universe. As much as I hope Hollywood will get the message, I'm not optimistic.