Netflix’s Perfect Wednesday Replacement Is Returning In 3 Weeks

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Although fans will have to wait for season 3 of Wednesday, Netflix has a new show coming soon that’s perfect for those who enjoy teen mysteries. Wednesday has been a huge success for Netflix, becoming one of the most popular shows since Stranger Things. Similar to other popular fantasy series like One Piece and Sweet Tooth, Wednesday expertly blends lighthearted moments with exciting adventures and dangerous situations.

As a big fan, I’ve really enjoyed how Wednesday manages to be something the whole family can watch, but still has that cool, slightly mature vibe that teens love. Season two definitely leaned into the darkness, and honestly, it worked! Even though viewership dipped a little from its initial peak, critics loved that the new season was a step up – the mystery was cleverer, and it felt less…polished, in a good way. Apparently, the show is going to keep going in that direction for season three, as the characters get older and move beyond high school, which I’m totally here for!

It’s tough to say goodbye to Wednesday because it strikes a perfect balance between fun and suspense. There aren’t many shows that successfully combine teen drama with a murder mystery, offering both lighthearted entertainment and genuinely high stakes. Luckily, another Netflix series does just that, and it even features Emma Myers, who played Enid, Wednesday’s werewolf roommate! Myers stars as Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, a fantastic but often overlooked series that any Wednesday fan should definitely check out.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Has One Major Problem

The first season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, based on Holly Jackson’s 2019 novel, came out in August 2024. The show follows Pip, a high school senior in a small British town. For a major school research project, she decides to investigate a local girl’s disappearance from five years ago and begins to suspect that the person originally blamed—who later died by suicide—was actually innocent.

When A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder first came out, it received a lot of praise, so many viewers are eagerly awaiting its second season on Netflix in 2026. Netflix has had success with psychological thrillers lately – shows like The Hunting Wives and His & Hers have been popular – and Jenna Myers is a well-known actress thanks to her roles in Wednesday and the recent A Minecraft Movie.

When it first came out, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder didn’t reach as many viewers as Wednesday, and it’s still not widely known as it prepares for its second season in 2026. This is especially unfortunate because A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder isn’t a series of standalone stories; season 2 will continue directly from the events of season 1. This means it will be hard for new viewers to jump in, which is a problem considering so few people saw the first season.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 1 Wasn’t As Big As It Should Have Been

When the first season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder premiered, it looked like a guaranteed success. It had excellent reviews, was based on a very popular book, and starred Jenna Ortega, who was fresh off her hit show Wednesday. While the show did reasonably well, it didn’t generate the massive online fan base seen with shows like Wednesday or Stranger Things. This was disappointing, as the series launched right when murder mysteries were becoming popular again and had the potential to capitalize on that trend.

I’ve been noticing a real trend lately – everyone’s loving those cozy murder mystery shows! From shows like Poker Face on Peacock and Only Murders in the Building on Hulu, to The Residence on Netflix and The After Party on Apple TV+, there are so many to choose from. If you’re looking for something a bit sharper and funnier, The White Lotus on HBO is brilliant. And if you prefer things a little darker and more suspenseful, Netflix has tons of psychological thrillers. It’s clear this genre is really popular – they’re even rebooting Scooby-Doo as a live-action teen drama! It just proves how much people enjoy a good mystery.

Given all of this, Jackson’s take on the story looks like a guaranteed success. The original book is relevant and insightful, cleverly weaving criticism of true-crime obsession and issues with law enforcement into a gripping, unpredictable narrative. The first season delivers the same addictive teen drama found in popular shows like Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars, and the actors handle the show’s mix of emotional intensity and playful energy flawlessly.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 Can Outdo Its Predecessor

It’s good that viewers who missed the first season of Wednesday still have a chance to catch up, because the show’s second season promises to be even better. The book the new season is based on was known for being more grown-up and suspenseful, so A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2 will likely deliver a more complex and thrilling mystery. The trailer suggests that the happy ending from season one might be reversed, as the true criminals could still be out there.

While A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder may not reach the same broad audience as Wednesday now, Netflix has seen shows become popular after a slow start. BoJack Horseman, now considered one of the best TV shows of the past twenty years and highly praised by critics, wasn’t initially well-received due to its unclear direction and style.

With season 2 of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder arriving on May 27th, there’s still plenty to look forward to. If the new season is as enjoyable, original, and surprisingly insightful as the first, it has the potential to become a major Netflix success, just like Wednesday.

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2026-05-06 21:49