Lady Gaga’s Wednesday season 2 cameo doesn’t deserve the flak it’s getting. The legendary musical artist and actress had a brief cameo in Wednesday season 2, episode 6, playing Rosaline Rotwood. Wednesday visited Lady Gaga’s character, a late Nevermore professor, by visiting her gravestone and speaking with her spirit, hoping to find information on Tyler Galpin.
After Wednesday season 1’s dance scene made the Lady Gaga song, “Bloody Mary,” go viral on social media, the advent of the pop star appearing in Wednesday season 2 was made to seem like a massive deal. This left fans distraught when Gaga’s guest-starring appearance barely lasted two minutes.
Lady Gaga’s Appearance Was Brief – But She Can Always Return
If Wednesday has taught us anything, it’s that death isn’t a permanent departure from this franchise. Principal Weems was killed off in Wednesday season 1, and yet the always fantastic Gwendoline Christie continued to lend her talents to season 2, appearing before Wednesday in half of the season.
With that in mind, Rosaline Rotwood’s brief appearance isn’t final. There’s always room for her character to appear again in future seasons, and getting to see Lady Gaga as a witchy character was fun, despite the length of screen time. The risk of bringing Lady Gaga into anything for all that long is that she’s quick to overshadow everyone else.
Lady Gaga Played An Integral Role In Season 2’s Story Without Overshadowing It
Rosaline Rotwood might have only appeared in a few scenes, but “Woe Thyself” was one of the season’s most pivotal episodes. Not only was it the highest-rated episode of the season, but it was the episode that brought Wednesday and Enid back together after the struggles they experienced early on in the season.
Their body swap wasn’t just a fun gag; it was a plot device allowing them to empathize with one another. Wednesday and Enid’s friendship was a core element of this season, and it wasn’t until episode 6 that they fully realized how to work together, ultimately allowing them to win the day.
Lady Gaga’s New Song & Music Video Offer A Perfect Companion Piece To Wednesday
Aside from its narrative, part of what makes Wednesday such a special series is its fresh approach to the Addams Family. It’s the perfect example of modernized material that respects its source, and a major component is the music and culture. This series is an aesthetic in and of itself, assembled by artists like Tim Burton.