Wednesday Creators Develop Thing's Origin Story
Netflix's Wednesday creators developed Thing's backstory in Season 2, connecting it to the Addams family history.
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Season 2 reveals that Thing originally belonged to Isaac Night, a revived student who threatened the Addams family. The finale shows Thing's loyalty when he tries to protect Wednesday from Isaac, who wants to bury her alive. Morticia had previously separated Thing from Isaac after he attacked Gomez and stole his electrical powers.
The creators used this storyline to explore the Addams Family mythology and explain Gomez's outcast status while demonstrating the family's unconditional love.
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