Who died in Wednesday?

Last Modified Feb 3, 2025 01:54 EST
Who died in Wednesday?
Wednesday (Source: Netflix)


Wednesday is an American Netflix original series, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Miller. It was aired on November 23, 2022, globally on Netflix. The show revolves around the iconic character of Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family. It is a mix of coming-of-age drama, comedy and thrills. Wednesday became the second most watched English language show on Netflix within three weeks of its release. The show follows Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, as she takes admission at Nevermore Academy. Nevermore Academy is a place for all outcasts and misfits, where the students have supernatural powers. Wednesday goes on a quest to solve mysterious murders happening around the school.


The show won four Primetime Emmy Awards and also got nominations for a Golden Globe. The show is directed in parts by Tim Burton and the cast of the show includes Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Emmy Myers, Percy Hynes White, Hunter Doohan, and others. The series has been praised for its engaging storytelling and fun characters. The show gained immense popularity and fans are eager for the second season which is scheduled to premiere in 2025. Let's take a look at who dies in Wednesday Season 1.


Principal Larissa Weems


Who died in Wednesday?
Principal Larissa Weems in Wednesday (Source: Netflix)


Larissa Weems, played by Gwendoline Christie, is one of the main characters of the show. She is the principal of Nevermore Academy who also studied in the same academy. When she was a student, she shared a room with Morticia Addams. She used to be jealous of Morticia Addams and still has those feelings towards her. She is a very strong and fierce character, and although Wednesday and her have differences of opinions, Weems always guides her. In the last episode of season 1, Larissa was killed. She was poisoned by Marilyn Thornhill/ Laurel Gates for revealing her evil plans.


Rowan Laslow


Who died in Wednesday?
Rowan Laslow (Source: Netflix/YouTube)


Rowan Laslow, played by Calum Macdonald, is one of the supporting characters on the show. He is a psychic student at Nevermore Academy who possesses the power of telekinesis. Rowan's character dies in the first episode of the show titled “Wednesday's Child Is Full of Woe”. His death plays an important part in the plot of the show. He was the first person killed by the monster, and after his death, Wednesday’s journey of investigating mysteries began. He was attacked by Hyde when he was trying to kill Wednesday, as he had the vision about Wednesday being the threat for him.


Mayor Noble Walker


Who died in Wednesday?
Mayor Walker (Source: Netflix/YouTube)


Mayor Walker, played by Tommie Earl Jenkins, is one of the supporting cast on the show. His role is minor but his death plays an important part in the story. As the Mayor of the town, he maintains peace between the town normies and outcasts of Nevermore Academy. Noble Walker dies in episode 6 titled “Quid Pro Woe”, when he becomes suspicious of Marilyn Thornhill. He started investigating her in connection to recent murders happening in the town. Before he could share what he had found, he was hit by the car. Although he didn’t die in the accident, later in the hospital an unknown figure cut his oxygen pipe, killing him.


Marilyn Thornhill


Who died in Wednesday?
Marilyn Thornhill (Source: Netflix/YouTube)


Marilyn Thornhill or Laurel Gates, played by Christina Ricci, is one of the main villains in the show. She joins Nevermore Academy as the botany professor and dorm mother of Enid and Wednesday. She is hiding her true identity and portrayed as a harmless teacher. She is Garrett's younger sister who had come to take revenge. In the final episode of Wednesday, Marilyn's true identity is revealed as she killed principal Weems. After knowing the truth about Laurel, Wednesday spoils her plans. Wednesday, Enid, and their friends get together to defeat her, and in the end Laurel is left powerless and helpless. Many are speculating that she might not be dead as it is not shown clearly in the finale.


Dr. Valerie Kinbott


Who died in Wednesday?
Dr. Valerie Kinbott (Source: Instagram)


Dr. Valerie Kinbott, played by Riki Lindhome, is one of the supporting characters on the show. She is the town therapist who treats both normies and outcasts of the Nevermore Academy. Wednesday suspects her of being the murderer but her suspicion ends when Dr. Kinbott is found dead. She died in the seventh episode titled “If You Don’t Woe Me By Now”, Valerie grew suspicious of Tyler Gaplin, one of her patients. Tyler is the real culprit, he is a Hyde who is controlled by Marilyn Thornhill and by her order, he also killed Valerie Kinbott.


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FAQs about Wednesday

A. Tim Burton is the director of Wednesday.

A. Wednesday has 8 episodes in Season 1.

A. Yes, there will be a Season 2 of Wednesday.

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