This Wednesday Season 2 Reference Was So Obscure, 99% Of Viewers Won’t Get It

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With its dark atmosphere and unique style, the Netflix series Wednesday creates a detailed and immersive world. It’s also filled with hidden references – from allusions to Edgar Allan Poe to connections with the larger Addams Family story.

Some details in shows are easier to spot than others. While many viewers likely recognized the similarities between the character Slurp and Frankenstein’s monster, very few noticed showrunner Alfred Gough’s brief appearance as an airport worker in the season 2 premiere. But one of the coolest hidden details in Wednesday season 2 was actually right in front of our eyes the whole time.

Nevermore’s Unseen Math Teacher In Wednesday Season 2 Is A Clever Easter Egg

The teachers and tutors at Nevermore Academy add a lot to the appeal of the show Wednesday, and often play a role in the mysteries Wednesday Addams investigates. While not all staff get significant attention, season 2 of Wednesday mentions a math teacher named Mr. Tudor-Pole twice.

Although this character isn’t seen on screen, their unusual last name and frequent mentions suggest they’re important. Wednesday’s Mr. Tudor-Pole is probably named after Edward Tudor-Pole, a musician, actor, and presenter who was the frontman for the British punk band Tenpole Tudor, famous for songs like “Swords of a Thousand Men.”

After initially pursuing a career in acting with roles in films like The Life and Death of Peter Sellers and Straight to Hell, Tudor-Pole gained more recent recognition for his appearances in the Harry Potter films (as Borgin of Borgin & Burke’s) and Game of Thrones.

People in the U.K. probably know Edward Tudor-Pole best as one of the hosts of the popular game show, The Crystal Maze.

Why Wednesday Season 2 References Edward Tudor-Pole

It’s not immediately clear how the show Wednesday relates to Edward Tudor-Pole. The connection might simply be that the show’s creators are fans of the band Tenpole Tudor.

Overall, the historical reference really suits the atmosphere of Wednesday. Steve Tudor-Pole was a naturally eccentric and unconventional person – not in the same way as Wednesday Addams, but in a classic sense. He was even considered to replace Johnny Rotten in the Sex Pistols at one point! Throughout his career, he’s consistently gravitated towards unique and unusual projects, like The Rocky Horror Show, portraying Spike Milligan, and appearing in the film Quills.

Edward Tudor-Pole seems like a perfect fit for the unconventional world of the show Wednesday. It’s even conceivable that he could appear as a character – perhaps a math teacher – in season 3, and be played by the man himself.

The Strange Quirk Of Edward Tudor-Pole’s Career

I’ve noticed something really interesting – there’s a surprising amount of similarity between Wednesday and The Rocky Horror Show in how they feel and look. And it makes perfect sense when you consider that Richard O’Brien was the creative force behind The Rocky Horror Show, and he even played Riff Raff! He originated the role on stage and in the iconic 1975 film. However, when The Rocky Horror Show came back to London in 1990, Richard decided to move on, and Edward Tudor-Pole took over as Riff Raff instead.

In 1990, Richard O’Brien was busy hosting the popular new game show, The Crystal Maze, for three years. Later in the mid-1990s, Edward Tudor-Pole took over as host, mirroring a previous career change – both he and O’Brien had stepped into roles previously held by famous personalities, creating an interesting parallel between their careers.

Those who grew up in the ’80s will remember Edward Tudor-Pole as a musician, while ’90s kids know him as a TV presenter. Now, thanks to the show Wednesday, a new audience is discovering who this intriguing name from Nevermore Academy actually is.

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2025-12-23 21:10