The story of Wednesday Addams' first year at Nevermore Academy.

This a solid spinoff series from the Addams Family with a great central character and beautiful art design.

Wednesday was the best character of the 90s movies and the writers capitalise on the wit and deadpan persona of the character with numerous enjoyable exchanges between her and the supporting characters. Jenna Ortega's memorable performance and her dynamic with the likes of Emma Myers as the roommate Enid and franchise favourite Thing are for me the best aspects of the show.

Some other characters also entertain, such as Principle Weems, Eugene and various members of the Addams Family. There are some characters that are reasonably good, but forgettable, and some that I find generally lifeless or annoying like both boys vying for Wednesday's attention.

The plot unfolds in a reasonably good way. I would describe the premise as Addams Family characters set in a very Americanised and gothic version of a Hogwartz-esque school setting, that has elements of X-Men, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and others. It has clichéd teenage characters, uninteresting romantic interests, but the mystery stays generally compelling throughout. When all answers were revealed I was slightly disappointed, but most characters did enough to keep it all entertaining throughout, thanks to some good humorous dialogue, sight gags, and amusing performances.

A big positive is the cinematography, art design, editing, and visual storytelling. It is technically superb and with a style that is perfect for the story and characters. This is enhanced by a strong, atmospheric musical score.

Overall, I think it's a 7.5/10, but I round upwards.