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Netflix’s hit supernatural comedy-drama Wednesday is back with its much-awaited second season and the buzz is louder than ever. The new season has been split into two parts with the first part streaming since August 6 while the second will arrive in September. Despite dropping only four episodes so far the show has already stormed into Netflix’s global Top 10 trending list proving its unstoppable popularity. Jenna Ortega once again shines as Wednesday Adams captivating audiences with her sharp expressions and powerful performance. Her portrayal continues to strike a perfect balance between mystery magic and humour which fans can’t seem to get enough of. What’s new in Season 2? The story once again revolves around Nevermore Academy where Wednesday returns with her supernatural powers and uncanny wit. While Season 1 delivered eight gripping episodes Season 2 has taken a different approach streaming in two volumes across 88 countries. The global craze has also revived interest in the earlier season. Interestingly as fans binge on the latest episodes Wednesday Season 1 has re-entered Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched list reaffirming its cult status among OTT hits. Has the hype dipped? While Season 2 debuted at the top spot on Netflix and dominated the first week with a whopping 117.3 million viewing hours the second week recorded a 42% drop bringing in 29.1 million viewing hours. Despite this decline the show firmly held onto its No. 1 ranking on the platform between August 11 and 17. Clearly even a dip in numbers has not dented its charm. The buzz around Jenna Ortega’s performance and the anticipation for Part 2 which releases on September 3 ensures that the series remains the center of OTT conversations worldwide. Given the overwhelming response makers are already planning for more exciting chapters. With Season 2 still half unreleased the frenzy suggests that the franchise will continue to grow stronger keeping Wednesday Adams at the heart of Netflix’s most-watched content. Highlights: Wednesday Season 2 has entered Netflix’s Top 10 list in over 88 countries. Despite a 42% drop in views it remained the No. 1 series on the platform. Part 2 of Season 2 will stream on Netflix from September 3.