25 Shows And Movies To Watch If You Are Obsessed With ‘Wednesday’
25. Ratched
Sarah Paulson gives a chilling edge to Nurse Ratched in this stylish prequel to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest'. Set in the late 1940s, the show peels back the layers of a woman who’s both terrifying and strangely sympathetic. The asylum setting makes every scene tense, with secrets and power games always lurking beneath the surface.
24. Daybreak
Think 'Mad Max' meets high school drama. Colin Ford plays Josh, a teen searching for his girlfriend after a nuclear blast wipes out the adults. What’s left? Jocks running wild, cheerleader armies, and gamer clans fighting for survival. It’s distinctive, colorful, and a surprisingly heartfelt take on teen friendship in chaos.
23. The School for Good and Evil
Best friends Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie) get swept into a fairy-tale academy where one trains villains and the other, heroes. The twist? They land in the opposite schools. With Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington as powerful headmistresses, the story blends magic, destiny, and the kind of friendship that changes everything.
22. Little Witch Academia
Atsuko "Akko" Kagari (voiced by Megumi Han in Japanese) isn’t your typical witch, and she doesn’t have natural talent, but she’s brimming with optimism. Inspired by her idol, Shiny Chariot, she sets out to prove that belief in magic is as strong as magic itself. Alongside her oddball friends, she stumbles, learns, and charms her way through Luna Nova Academy.
21. The Worst Witch
Mildred Hubble is a loveable misfit at a witch school. She’s clumsy, messy, and often in trouble, but her heart’s always in the right place. Between strict teachers like Miss Hardbroom and magical mishaps, Mildred’s journey is all about finding confidence in her peculiarities. It’s cozy, fun, and a little bit nostalgic.
20. His Dark Materials
Dafne Keen brings Lyra Belacqua to life in this sweeping fantasy. With her animal companion Pan by her side, she uncovers secrets about her world and countless others. James McAvoy and Ruth Wilson add intensity as Asriel and Mrs. Coulter, characters torn between love, ambition, and control. It’s a story about growing up, questioning authority, and chasing truth.
19. The Magicians
Imagine discovering your favorite childhood fantasy books are real, but they are way dark in nature. Jason Ralph’s Quentin stumbles into Brakebills University, where magic isn’t whimsical but dangerous. Alongside friends like Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley) and Eliot (Hale Appleman), he learns that power has consequences. It’s witty, emotional, and surprisingly raw in its portrayal of adulthood.
18. Fate: The Winx Saga
Abigail Cowen steps into the fiery shoes of Bloom, a fairy learning about her powers at Alfea College. Forget sparkles, this is Winx with shadows, betrayal, and messy relationships. Her circle of friends (Stella, Aisha, Musa, and Terra) each bring their own powers and struggles. It’s teen drama meets dark fantasy, with plenty of romance and rivalry.
17. The Haunting of Bly Manor
Victoria Pedretti stars as Dani, a young woman caring for two orphans in a grand but eerie English estate. While there are ghosts, the heart of the series lies in its human stories—love, loss, and the memories we can’t let go of. It’s less about jump scares and more about leaving you with a bittersweet ache.
16. A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Baudelaire kids named Violet, Klaus, and Sunny can’t catch a break and are constantly pursued by Neil Patrick Harris’s over-the-top Count Olaf. With disguises, schemes, and a lot of dark humor, the series adapts Daniel Handler’s books with Idiosyncraticprecision. Patrick Warburton’s narration as Lemony Snicket adds that perfect blend of wit and melancholy.
15. School Spirits
Peyton List plays Maddie, a teen who wakes up to realize she’s dead and stuck haunting her high school. With other ghosts as reluctant allies, she investigates her own murder. The show blends teen angst with mystery, making Maddie’s search for answers as emotional as it is suspenseful.
14. Do Revenge
Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke form a deliciously unlikely duo in this candy-colored revenge story. Inspired by 'Strangers on a Train', they swap vengeance plots, leading to betrayal, laughs, and plenty of mind-blowing twists. It’s sharp, stylish, and knows exactly how to poke fun at high school drama while still keeping you hooked.
13. The Midnight Club
Terminally ill teens gather at a hospice where, every night, they tell each other scary stories. But soon, the lines between fiction and reality start to blur. Iman Benson anchors the cast as Ilonka, while the ensemble makes each tale deeply personal. It’s spooky, but ultimately about finding hope in the darkest places.
12. I Am Not Okay with This
Sophia Lillis stars as Sydney, a teen juggling grief, awkward crushes, and dangerous new powers she doesn’t understand. Her bond with neighbor Stanley (Wyatt Oleff) adds humor and warmth to the chaos. With its blend of coming-of-age drama and supernatural tension, the show feels raw, relatable, and a bit punk at heart.
11. The Order
College freshman Jack (Jake Manley) discovers a secret society where magic and werewolves are real and very deadly. Teaming up with Alyssa (Sarah Grey), he navigates loyalty, rivalry, and a growing darkness. The mix of campus life, occult rituals, and sharp humor makes it an entertaining dive into supernatural college drama.
10. The Irregulars
Set in Victorian London, this isn’t your usual Sherlock Holmes tale. A group of scrappy teens, led by Bea (Thaddea Graham), solve paranormal mysteries while Holmes and Watson hover in the background. With eerie cases and strong character dynamics, it’s as much about found family as it is about monsters.
9. Shadow and Bone
Jessie Mei Li stars as Alina, an ordinary mapmaker who discovers a power that could save or destroy the entire world. Alongside Ben Barnes’s brooding Kirigan, the story brings Leigh Bardugo’s rich fantasy universe to life. With war, romance, and incredible magic, it’s a binge-worthy epic that appeals to both book fans and newcomers.
8. Dead Boy Detectives
Straight from Neil Gaiman’s universe, Charles (George Rexstrew) and Edwin (Jayden Revri) are two ghosts who refuse to move on. Instead, they team up with clairvoyant Crystal (Kassius Nelson) to investigate paranormal mysteries. It’s witty, eerie, and heartfelt. It is a show about friendship, unfinished business, and finding purpose even after death.
7. Riverdale
Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes), and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) may look like they walked out of wholesome comics, but Riverdale twists their lives into murder, cults, and crime. Campy, over-the-top, and endlessly addictive, it’s teen drama with a noir heart. Each season gets wilder than the last.
6. Locke & Key
After tragedy strikes, the Locke siblings move into their old family mansion, where magical keys unlock powers and nightmares. Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, and Jackson Robert Scott play the siblings caught between adventure and danger. Based on Joe Hill’s comics, the series balances heartfelt family struggles with imaginative supernatural thrills.
5. The Haunting of Hill House
This isn’t just a haunted house story, it’s a family drama wrapped in ghostly terror. Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Carla Gugino lead the cast as members of the Crain family, each scarred by their childhood home. It’s scary, yes, but its real power lies in exploring grief, trauma, and love that endures.
4. Lockwood & Co.
London is plagued by restless spirits, and only kids can fight them. Lucy Carlyle (Ruby Stokes), Lockwood (Cameron Chapman), and George (Ali Hadji-Heshmati) form a scrappy ghost-hunting agency that faces danger head-on. Fast-paced and witty, it’s a mix of supernatural chills and teen camaraderie which is based on Jonathan Stroud’s novels.
3. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Kiernan Shipka redefines Sabrina Spellman in this dark, gothic spin on the classic. Torn between her mortal life and her witch destiny, she navigates love, family, and sinister occult forces. With a supporting cast that includes Ross Lynch and Miranda Otto, the show’s tone is eerie, stylish, and unapologetically bold.
2. The Umbrella Academy
The Hargreeves siblings aren’t your typical superheroes. Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, and Aidan Gallagher play part of this dysfunctional family raised to save the world. But mostly fighting each other. Between apocalypses, time travel, and wild humor, the show delivers both action and heartfelt moments about identity and family.
1. Stranger Things
Set in Hawkins, Indiana, this 1980s throwback mixes small-town nostalgia with monsters from another dimension. Millie Bobby Brown leads as Eleven, a girl with telekinetic powers, alongside Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Winona Ryder. At its heart, it’s about friendship and courage wrapped in an ominous, sci-fi adventure that became a cultural phenomenon.
