‘Wednesday' Showrunner Confirms We've Seen the Last of Xavier Thorpe
Co-showrunner Alfred Gough told TVLine, 'We have seen the last of him,' and clarified that Xavier is 'at a boarding school we mentioned in Season 1, Reichenbach, which is like the European version of Nevermore.' Although firm that the character would not be returning or recast, Gough did not address the allegations that arose surrounding Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier. A series of accusations of sexual assault emerged surrounding White in 2023, which he denied in a since-deleted Instagram post. Netflix confirmed last year that White would not appear in Wednesday's second season.
Jenna Ortega previously shared with Vanity Fair that '[Wednesday] being in a love triangle made no sense.' and added, in regard to White leaving, that it's 'a weird redirect, but we're introducing so many different characters that I think it kind of will get lost.' And lost it was, almost immediately in the second season—with a final art piece warning Wednesday about the crow on the headstone, Thorpe was written out of the Netflix show. Actor Hunter Doohan remains as Wednesday's sole twisted suitor, Tyler the Hyde, who plays a darker role in part one of season two.
While Xavier's absence was felt at the start of the new season, as we wrote in our review, the chance to renew the show's focus around Wednesday and her friends in a more meaningful way served the show for the better. That in turn drove the point that her love triangle from season one was unnecessary, rendering Xavier's role in the narrative pointless, really—even before you dug into the accusations surrounding White.
Part One of Wednesday season two is now streaming on Netflix.
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All you need to do is find the category you want, copy the related code and append it to the end of a Netflix URL. What kinds of categories does Netflix offer? There's much more to Netflix than what you've been scrolling through. At last count, there were more than 36,000 unique categories to explore. The entirety of the categories available on Netflix starts with broad main genres like Action, Comedy and Drama, but they get more specific as you dive even deeper. There are straight-to-the-point collections like Movies Directed by Women (code 2974953), or more specifically targeted curated lists, like Supernatural Soaps (code 81238162), just in case you like your werewolves with a side of angst and romance. Feeling "Very Demure, Very Mindful?" The very queen of that TikTok trend, Jools Lebron, has a collection just for you. Likewise, if you're missing football in the off season, check out Touchdowns, Triumphs & Trials. Rather than relying solely on the standard homepage categories or Netflix's algorithm, you can use these secret codes to pinpoint and explore different nooks and crannies of the catalog to find hidden gems. Netflix codes for award-winning movies and shows Netflix secret codes are exactly that -- secret. There's no official directory, and it's hard to get a full list, as categories will go empty as movies and shows move on and off Netflix. The names of categories will also change often as well so you'll want to be vigilant when you go searching for what you want to watch. To make it easier for you, there are even categories that you can use to find all the award-winning movies and shows to be discovered on the streamer. Award-winning movies: 89844 Award-winning TV programs: 89814 Award-winning documentaries: 93108 How do I find more Netflix codes? If you're not comfortable with editing Netflix URLs, you can use a browser extension to access the secret menus. 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There's no need to scroll Netflix natively with this add-on and it features 7,500 categories alphabetized for your convenience. A third way is through the Netflix Codes website. Here's how: 1. Visit in any PC or mobile browser. 2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore. 3. Tap the code next to the genre or subgenre you want. 4. If you're on a device that has the Netflix app installed, the app should open and take you directly to the genre or subgenre you chose. If you don't have the app installed, it'll open Netflix through the browser and you can view the specific movies and shows available. 5. Tap the title you want to watch and it'll start playing. Finally, if you're comfortable with creating custom URLs, you can use Netflix codes manually in your browser. Here's how: 1. Visit on any PC or mobile browser. 2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore. 3. In another tab, type in but replace INSERTNUMBER with the specific genre or subgenre code. For instance, will take you to "90-Minute Movies." 4. If done correctly, you'll be taken to Netflix to peruse the titles available in that section. Simply repeat this process the next time you find a code for a Netflix category you'd like to explore. You can do this as many times as you'd like. For more Netflix tips, learn how to get the most out of Netflix on your phone or mobile device and how to improve picture quality on streaming services.
