We begin with a surreal sight: Wednesday, upbeat and vibrant, dancing in rainbow clothes through Nevermore’s halls. The episode immediately winds back sixteen hours, unraveling the body-swap chaos.
Thanks to a botched psychic ritual involving Lady Gaga’s mysterious spirit Rotwood, Wednesday’s consciousness gets trapped in Enid’s body and vice versa. Both struggle to keep this secret from friends and family, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and awkward encounters.
Wednesday, Enid is quick to dump Enid’s cheating boyfriend, Bruno, after catching him speaking Tagalog behind Enid’s back. She relishes exploring Enid’s world, discovering unexpected strengths and, in a rare moment, ordering a colorful drink, a shocking act for Wednesday. Enid-as-Wednesday, meanwhile, finds herself overwhelmed by the stoic demeanor and realizes for the first time how much emotional control Wednesday needs every day. Their efforts to reverse the swap force them to talk openly about issues they have always avoided, particularly Wednesday’s recurring vision about Enid dying. Enid finally learns the truth of Wednesday’s burden, opening a raw and honest conversation.
In parallel, the loneliness and underlying conflicts among the Addams family come to the fore. Morticia receives warnings from Weems’s spirit that only familial empathy can restore Wednesday’s powers. Plans for the upcoming Venetian Masquerade Gala continue, with Hester drawn in by both Dort and Bianca, who manipulate events for her own family’s sake.
Meanwhile, Isaac Night emerges as a crucial thread, the genius inventor behind Professor Orloff’s life-support device, and his connection to Françoise promises a new twist in the ongoing conspiracy.
This episode is a delight. Watching Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers switch roles is a masterclass in comedic timing and physical acting. Ortega revels in Enid’s expressive, joyful mannerisms, while Myers nails Wednesday’s deadpan intensity. Their performances bring new energy to the friendship and give us a fresh perspective on the familiar pair.
The writing cleverly uses the swap to mine both humor and pathos, pushing the two leads out of their emotional comfort zones. The show sidesteps repetition by focusing on growth and vulnerability, Wednesday experiencing Enid’s optimism and warmth, and Enid confronting the reality of psychic dread. Originality shines in every scene, particularly when both admit their fears and strengths.
Supporting characters get moments in the spotlight, from Morticia’s struggle for connection to Bianca’s resourceful plotting. The colorful direction and fast-moving plot never lose focus, balancing campus absurdity with genuine emotional stakes. Gossip, gala scheming, and psychic rituals all merge seamlessly.
By episode’s end, our protagonists have not only reversed the body swap but also finally shared secrets they have hidden for too long. This is the heart of the series: exploring the bonds that tie us together and the empathy that breaks emotional walls.
I loved the inventive approach, the layered performances, and the burst of color in this installment. It sets us up for discoveries, and I cannot wait to see where we go next.
