Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Wednesday Creators Reveal Thing's Backstory as a 'Natural MacGuffin'
Thing, the hand in Wednesday, has a secret past!
In Season 2, we learn Thing was once part of Isaac, who was trying to hurt Wednesday.
Gomez, Wednesday's dad, lost his powers due to Isaac.
Morticia cut Thing from Isaac to protect Gomez in the past.
This season shows the close bond between Thing and the Addams family, especially Wednesday, as Thing fights to protect her again.
Thing's backstory is revealed in Season 2 of Wednesday.
Thing is the disembodied hand of Isaac Night, also known as Slurp.
Thing protects Wednesday again, leading to the revealing of Thing's origin.
Gomez Addams's past is connected to Isaac's actions.
Morticia separated Thing from Isaac to protect Gomez.
- Who
- Thing, Isaac Night, Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia
- What
- Thing's origin story and connection to Isaac in Wednesday Season 2
- When
- Season 2 of Wednesday
- Where
- Nevermore Academy
- Why
- To explore the backstory of a key character and its emotional impact.
- Show
- Wednesday
- Character
- Thing (Hand)
- Thing's Origin
- Disembodied hand of Isaac Night/Slurp
- Thing's Purpose
- Protect Wednesday
- Gomez's Connection
- Gomez lost his power due to Isaac
Sources
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