"Wednesday has been one of Netflix's most reliable series for years, but the modern gothic is due for a major change in season 3. For decades prior to the mystery's 2022 premiere, fans of The Addams Family eagerly awaited an adaptation with the highly distinctive Tim Burton flair. Although Burton has only directed half of Wednesday's 16 episodes, the renowned director has overseen the entire series as an omnipresent executive producer. Burton's cultural capital— paired with lead Jenna Ortega's budding stardom— made Wednesday an instant hit, with the breakout season becoming the second most-watched Netflix original series of all time."
https://screenrant.com/wednesday-netflix-change-genre-season-3/