Here’s why Wednesday fans got “whiplash” over “phenomenal” new episode

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On Wednesday, enthusiasts have been expressing their appreciation on social media for the outstanding performances by Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers as the main characters in a standout episode of the Netflix show.

In episode six, a strange event unfolded in the murder-mystery teen fantasy series: Ortega found herself swapping identities with the jovial Enid (Myers), after an attempt by Wednesday to reclaim her psychic power took a dark turn.

In an event humorously labeled as their “Swapped Identity Day,” Myers and Ortega find themselves inhabiting each other’s physical forms, even taking on each other’s clothing choices.

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In the meantime, they try to impersonate each other to hide the fact that they’ve swapped bodies from those closest to them, as if nothing has changed.

On Instagram, fans of the series expressed their admiration for the Wednesday episode, describing it as “incredible.” One user commented, “The second half of season two surpassed all my expectations!

I was amazed by the exceptional performance of Enid on Wednesday, and it seemed like Wednesday returned the favor! What a brilliant concept, the person who thought of it must be commended.

The paraphrase maintains the original meaning while using simpler language that is easy to understand.

In the same discussion, another viewer commented: “I really enjoyed this episode; it reminded me of the movie ‘Freaky Friday’… This is one of my top favorite episodes.

I found myself utterly blown away by their extraordinary acting. It was so remarkable that I felt as though I’d gotten quite the proverbial shake of the neck!

At a pre-release press event, Ortega and Myers stated emphatically that the second part was not going to take place according to their accounts.

As a passionate gamer, I’d put it this way: “I firmly believe it would be a mistake, and it wouldn’t sit right with the gaming community. Frankly, I’d prefer if things were left as they are.

As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “Back then, I confessed that I might not excel in that role. I prefer to stay loyal to my trusty old Enid.

Nevertheless, Mark Sutherland, the costume designer, mentioned that they (Renée Zellweger and Judy Garland) played a significant role in shaping their character transformations for Wednesday.

During an interview with Digital Spy, Sutherland explained that they engaged in numerous conversations with both the director and the actors to truly understand Wednesday’s mindset and Enid’s as well.

What might Wednesday’s ensemble look like if they were dressing up as Enid, while still preserving an element of their unique identity?

I chimed in, sharing that we’d had many thoughtful conversations with both Jenna and Emma about the matter at hand. Their insights were crucial to our decision-making process.

On Wednesday, Colleen Atwood, our second costume designer, elaborated on how understanding their characters aided in simplifying the design process.

In Atwood’s words to Digital Spy, “It was discussed more frequently once we began implementing it.” This is because people would often ask, “Why should I do this? It seems like it would only result in me being this.” Eventually, what appeared intricate or complicated in thought turned out to be less complex in reality.

Sutherland said that the biggest challenge of the episode was “not going too far”.

As a gamer, I’d say it’s crucial to strike a balance where the characters don’t seem overly costumed, more like they’ve casually borrowed each other’s gear.

Wednesday seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now on Netflix.

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2025-09-04 14:21