Ortega sought to make Wednesday's characterization consistent, down to changing lines that she felt were unfitting of the character, and with more depth.

Christina Ricci (left) appears in the series as a nod to her previous portrayal of the titular character, this time played by Jenna Ortega (right). If he was indeed being manipulated, it could mean that redemption is on the cards for him – that is, if he can shake Ms Thornhill's hold. Bianca still makes plans with Wednesday for next semester and she seems to have found a real friend in Lucas so it's possible she'll try to go back on her word. We only see the cause of the expulsion that gets her sent to Nevermore Academy, the rest are left unrevealed.Enid is a Genki Girl who nonetheless can stand up in Snark-to-Snark Combat to Wednesday and whose bubbly exterior hides a lot of sadness, Bianca is a ruthless Alpha Bitch who nonetheless has a strong moral code regarding her siren abilities, Wednesday is more honorable and emotional than she lets on, and Tyler's "boy next door" persona masks some dark secrets. As shown in the trailer, her dark clothes and demeanor contrast against the brighter environments and more colorfully dressed students who stare at her as she passes by.

Love-Interest Traitor: Tyler is the monster the case surrounds, something Wednesday finds out after they share a kiss.On possible future seasons, Gough and Millar commented in an interview with Variety, "when we sit down to create a show, it's looking at multiple seasons, ideally.