I went into this having not watched anything Addams since I was a kid, and with no expectations one way or the other. Wow, did this show amaze me! It doesn't overdo the teen drama, and it finds a great balance for humor in the morbidity.

The story was surprisingly good, with plenty of twists and oodles of red herrings. With that said, it didn't push them to the point of brikg obnoxious, which was appreciated.

The characters are well done with a solid cast (several great performances, especially by Ortega as Wednesday), and the show ended up having some real heart. It's not perfection, but it will hook you for one hell of a fun ride.