‘Wednesday‘ Season 1 Finale Reveals Shocking Origin Story of Thing and Gomez Addams‘ Lost Power
LOS ANGELES, CA – The season one finale of Netflix’s “Wednesday” unveiled a complex backstory for both Thing and Gomez Addams, detailing their connection to the villain, Isaac Knight (Tom Ellis), and revealing the reason for Gomez’s lack of supernatural abilities. Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar discussed the narrative choices in a recent interview,explaining how these reveals served as the “emotional heart” of the season.
The finale showcased Thing’s repeated attempts to protect Wednesday, culminating in his capture by Isaac, who planned to extract the Hyde ability from Wednesday’s sister, Françoise. During the confrontation, Isaac reattached Thing to his wrist, revealing a past connection severed by Morticia Addams (Catherine zeta-Jones) years prior when Isaac attempted the same procedure with Gomez.”That’s really the emotional heart of the show, and that’s the emotional climax of the season,” Millar stated. “That’s the moment when thing obviously separates and stumbles back to the family, his real family, and takes ownership of that.” he described the scene, directed by Tim Burton, as delivering a important “emotional punch.”
the writers’ room explored Gomez’s place within the world of outcasts,leading to the idea that he once possessed powers that were subsequently taken away. Flashbacks in the finale confirmed this, illustrating Isaac’s role in stripping Gomez of his electrical ability.”The loss of his powers was interconnected with Isaac Knight and Thing’s origin story,” Millar explained. “That was the sacrifice that resulted in the confrontation with Isaac.” despite losing his powers, Gomez’s relationship with Morticia remained unwavering.
“She would never judge him less because he lost his electrical ability,” Millar added, emphasizing the strength of their devotion. “That was something that speaks to their relationship…and also answers the question that an audience might ask. ‘Why is he an outcast?’ We wanted to answer that question.”
