While this is a series that feels aimed at teenagers.. the high quality production, sets and clothing, excellent camerawork, great pacing and a good execution of a simple murder mystery plot driven by an interesting character in an equally intriguing setting make for a generally entertaining series that anyone (that has 8 or so hours) can enjoy. It does remind of that latest "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" series, down to the tone and romance woes.. as well as early Harry Potter movies' villain uncertainty and a tad of Riverdale (what I know about it from osmosis).

The story as a whole is a bit tried and done.. and sadly, falls quickly into expectations.

But the "Addams Family" connection gives it some leeway to unwrap itself differently and generate an identity worth pursuing.. even if the character Wednesday acts like she should in some situations and contradicts her herself in others.. like wanting to stop bad things from happening, you know, the core of the series. Personally, I don't crave their weird-charm (though, I do enjoy a good game of Gloom).. but it if is well executed, I can appreciate anything in any coat of paint. Not to mention the fact that Jenna does a fantastic job at continuing the mantle left by the talented Christina Ricci. Whom was a surprise to see again.. though, I had some expectations for her assigned character that were not off the mark. Beyond her, I enjoyed seeing Gwendoline Christie in another great role (an Actor that should get more roles), and I hope Emma Myers gets more attention after this.

It's an easy watch, although I thought it could have been ANYTHING else besides the Addams, like a new adaptation of Mattel's Monster High.