Although it has been over half a century since then, Amazon Prime Video Fans can now finally enjoy watching an iconic Gothic TV series.
The streamer has recently included the inaugural on-screen presence of the legendary The Addams Family , which initially ran for two seasons from 1964 to 1966.
Inspired by Charles Addams' New Yorker comics, this eccentric clan has been adapted into multiple television shows and movies, such as the eponymous 1990s film. Netflix spin-off Wednesday with Jenna Ortega .
In the '60s series, audiences meet the tightly knit Addams Family, known for their paranormal skills, as they encounter cultural conflicts with the external world.
The eclectic and fascinating ensemble features characters such as Morticia Addams (Carolyn Jones) and Wednesday Adams ( Lisa Loring ), Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan), and the disembodied hand known as Thing.
The series boasts a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and according to Redditors, the original TV show of The Addams Family remains impressive even after 61 years.
Included among them is ThisPaige, who commented: “I wish to express that I adore it. Carolyn Jones portraying Morticia is undoubtedly my favourite, and Gomez also delivers an impressive performance. Several storylines caught my attention; for instance, Morticia’s sibling seems ripe for potential exploration in future remakes.”
Javaper concurred and stated: “I genuinely adore this series. Anything that followed is acceptable to me, but the cast of this original was perfect for someone my age growing up.”
Eles_Nedlyg5 echoed this view stating: "It's my favorite version of the Addams Family. It's quite underappreciated, yet all the actors deliver remarkable performances."
FractalThrenody commented: 'This is my favorite version of the Addams Family. It's quite underappreciated, yet all the actors deliver remarkable performances.'
In the meantime, critic Bill Gibron noted on Rotten Tomatoes: 'The Addams Family shines brightly. The casting is impeccable, the performances are outstanding, and its defiant spirit and inclinations make it an ideal indulgence for the post-millennium audience.'
Jen Chaney stated: "The Addams Family distinguishes itself from others due to its beatnik-style haunted house music, sophisticated costumes, makeup, and set designs, as well as the caliber of its group performances."
'They're still goth icons,' Sophy Ziss noted additionally.
Later this year, the second season of the coming-of-age thriller series Wednesday will be released on Netflix.
The popular series centers around Wednesday Addams (Ortega), who gets admitted to Nevermore Academy — a prestigious institution for gifted youngsters with extraordinary abilities — by her parents, Morticia ( Catherine Zeta-Jones ) and Gomez (Luis Guzmán).
The details of the sequel's storyline have been closely guarded secrets, however, a preview clip indicates that the events will unfold once more at Nevermore Academy.
Also starring is Lady Gaga, aged 38 – though the role of the singer from "Abracadabra" hasn't been revealed yet.
However, the internet does have some wild theories about whom she might be portraying.
On Reddit, user MuptonBossman offered their opinion and stated they thought Lady Gaga was chosen for the role of Cousin Itt. They believe she wouldn’t be seen because of her full-length blonde wig and hat costume.
‘Plot Twist – She’ll portray Cousin It, and no one will recognize it’s her.’
Lizzie888, however, proposed an alternative idea: "This reminds me of when she appeared in American Horror Story. It feels as though everyone anticipates her to play a dark, countess-type role, yet I'm hoping for something completely out of left field."
In the meantime, LyleLansleysMonorail was hoping that Lady Gaga’s character might have some interaction with Jenna’s Wednesday, wondering if perhaps she’d perform the famous Wednesday dance to one of her own tracks.
Upon its release on Netflix in 2022, Wednesday rapidly ascended to become the second most-watched English-language series ever on the streaming service.
"The Addams Family" from 1964–1966 can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
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