Wednesday Season 2 Premieres Without Xavier After Misconduct Allegations

Wednesday season two on Netflix does not include Xavier Thorpe, played by Percy Hynes White, who was a significant character and potential love interest in the first season. The show explains Xavier's absence by revealing that after being falsely accused of murder, his father pulled him and his endowment from Nevermore Academy, and Xavier now attends Reichenbach Academy in Switzerland. This narrative decision coincides with Netflix's choice to cut ties with Percy Hynes White following sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The show's co-showrunners confirmed that Xavier will not return in any capacity, and the series is moving away from exploring Wednesday's love life, focusing instead on darker and more complex storylines involving her family and new mysteries. The second season also features more prominent roles for Wednesday's parents and introduces new characters, including Steve Buscemi as the new principal. Fans have noted the shift in tone and the elimination of the love triangle dynamic from season one.