‘Wednesday’ Addicts Urged to Binge 5 Twisted Shows — But Avoid 1 Fatal Mistake

Finishing Wednesday can leave you with a very specific problem: what are you supposed to watch next?

The series mixes murder mysteries, supernatural threats, gothic settings, dark humor, teenage drama, and one particularly unusual main character. Finding another show that checks every one of those boxes isn’t easy.

Fortunately, a few come surprisingly close.

We’ve picked five shows that should appeal to Wednesday fans, whether you’re looking for another supernatural mystery or simply want something strange enough to keep you guessing.

But there’s one major catch.

One recommendation comes with a very specific rule: know when to stop watching.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Rating: TV-14

If the gothic atmosphere of Wednesday keeps pulling you back to Nevermore, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina may be the easiest show to recommend.

The series follows Sabrina Spellman, a teenager caught between the human world and her supernatural heritage. Her complicated life eventually involves demons, dark magic, dangerous rituals, complicated relationships, and plenty of family secrets.

There are obvious differences between Sabrina and Wednesday Addams, but the shows share a similar appeal. Both center on teenage girls navigating strange, supernatural communities while refusing to follow the rules adults impose on them blindly.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina gets considerably darker at times, but anyone who enjoys the creepy side of Wednesday should find plenty to like.

Dead Boy Detectives

Rating: TV-MA

Want the supernatural mysteries turned up even further? Try Dead Boy Detectives.

The show follows Charles Rowland and Edwin Payne, two teenage ghosts who decide solving supernatural mysteries sounds considerably better than moving on to the afterlife.

They work alongside psychic Crystal Palace, investigating bizarre cases involving ghosts, demons, witches, monsters, and other threats.

That’s where the Wednesday connection becomes easy to see.

Mystery sits at the center of both shows, but neither takes itself completely seriously. Dead Boy Detectives combines disturbing supernatural ideas with humor, unusual friendships, and young characters facing increasingly dangerous problems.

Its TV-MA rating makes it a more mature option than Wednesday, so that’s worth considering before jumping in.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Rating: TV-MA

Not every recommendation needs ghosts or supernatural powers.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder follows Pip Fitz-Amobi, a student who investigates a murder-suicide case that her community believes has already been solved.

Pip isn’t convinced everyone has the story right. Once she starts digging, she uncovers secrets that suggest the truth may be much more complicated.

For Wednesday fans, Pip’s determination should feel familiar.

Like Wednesday, she has trouble leaving a mystery alone once she decides something doesn’t add up. Both characters keep pushing for answers, even when others would probably prefer they stop asking questions.

It isn’t as gothic or supernatural, but viewers who enjoy the detective side of Wednesday may find this one especially easy to binge.

Goosebumps

Rating: TV-Y7

For something considerably lighter, go back to the original Goosebumps television series, which ran from 1995 to 1998.

Based on R.L. Stine’s books, Goosebumps tells creepy stories involving haunted masks, monsters, evil puppets, strange creatures, and other childhood nightmares.

Episodes frequently tell self-contained stories, so there’s no need to commit to one huge ongoing mystery.

The series also provides a much more family-friendly option for viewers who enjoy the spooky side of Wednesday but aren’t interested in some of the darker shows on this list.

Then we reach the recommendation that comes with a warning.

Riverdale — But Follow One Important Rule

Rating: TV-14

Riverdale begins with almost everything a Wednesday fan could want.

There’s a murder mystery, a town full of secrets, suspicious adults, complicated teenagers, and the realization that nearly everyone may be hiding something.

The first season follows Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and their classmates as Jason Blossom’s death exposes the community’s darker side. Season 2 expands that darkness while keeping the mystery-driven identity that made the show work.

And that’s where we recommend stopping.

Watch Seasons 1 and 2, enjoy the mysteries, and consider your Riverdale experience complete.

The series eventually enters increasingly bizarre territory, incorporating supernatural craziness, magical powers, strange twists, and musical episodes that make later seasons feel almost unrecognizable.

Some fans love that chaos. Others don’t. But if you’re looking for something that scratches the Wednesday mystery itch, those first two seasons are the strongest fit.

Consider yourself warned.

Which Show Should Wednesday Fans Watch First?

The best place to start depends on what you enjoy most about Wednesday.

For gothic supernatural atmosphere, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina offers the closest match. Dead Boy Detectives delivers paranormal mysteries, while A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder focuses on investigation.

Goosebumps offers lighter creepy storytelling, while early Riverdale delivers murder, secrets, and teenage drama.

These five can take viewers into similarly strange territory filled with monsters, ghosts, dark secrets, and mysteries.

Just remember the one rule.

If you choose Riverdale, you may want to pretend the story ends after Season 2.