Amazon Prime Ditches "Creepy" Series With a Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Though it's been over half a century since then, Amazon Prime Video Fans can now finally enjoy a timeless Gothic TV series.

The streamer has recently included the inaugural on-screen presence of the renowned. The Addams Family , which initially ran for two seasons from 1964 to 1966.

Inspired by Charles Addams' New Yorker comics, this iconic family has been adapted into multiple television shows and movies, such as the 1990s film version with the same title. Netflix spin-off Wednesday with Jenna Ortega .

In the '60s series, audiences meet the tightly knit Addams Family, known for their paranormal talents, as they encounter cultural conflicts with the external world.

The eclectic and fascinating array of characters features individuals such as Morticia Addams (Carolyn Jones) and Wednesday Adams ( Lisa Loring ), Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan) and the disembodied hand, Thing.

The series boasts a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and according to Reddit users, the original TV show of The Addams Family remains impressive even after 61 years.

Included among them is ThisPaige, who commented: “I wish I could express how much I enjoyed it. Carolyn Jones portrayal of Morticia stands out as my absolute favorite, and John Astin’s interpretation of Gomez is also outstanding. Several storylines caught my attention; for instance, the potential return of Morticia’s sister in future remakes.”

Javaper concurred and stated: “I genuinely adore this series. Everything that followed is acceptable to me, but the cast of this original was perfectly suited for my younger self.”

Eles_Nedlyg5 echoed this feeling by stating: "It's my favorite version of the Addams Family. It's quite underappreciated, yet all the actors deliver fantastic performances."

FractalThrenody commented: 'This is my favorite version of The Addams Family. It's quite underappreciated, yet all the actors deliver remarkable performances.'

In the meantime, critic Bill Gibron commented on Rotten Tomatoes: “The Addams Family shines brightly. The casting is impeccable, the performances are outstanding, and its defiant attitude and inclinations make it an ideal indulgence for the post-millennial era.”

Jen Chaney remarked: “The Addams Family distinguishes itself from others due to its beatnik-style ghostly house music; its sophisticated costumes, makeup, and stage design; as well as the caliber of its group performances.”

'Still goth icons,' Sophy Ziss added.

This year, Netflix will release the second season of the coming-of-age thriller series Wednesday.

The popular series centers around Wednesday Addams (Ortega), who enrolls at Nevermore Academy—a exclusive institution for gifted youngsters with extraordinary abilities—at her parents' behest; Morticia ( Catherine Zeta-Jones ) and Gomez (Louis C.K.).

The details of the sequel's storyline have been closely guarded secrets, however, a preview clip indicates that the events will unfold once more at Nevermore Academy.

Also joining the cast is Lady Gaga, aged 38 – though the role of the Abracadabra singer remains undisclosed.

However, the internet possesses certain characteristics. wild theories about whom she might be portraying.

On Reddit, user MuptonBossman offered their opinion and stated they thought Lady Gaga was chosen for the role of Cousin Itt, suggesting she wouldn’t be easily seen due to wearing the character’s long blond wig and outfit.

‘Twist Ending – She’ll portray Cousin It, and no one will recognize it’s her.’

Lizzie888, however, proposed an alternative idea: 'This reminds me of when she appeared in American Horror Story. It feels as though everyone anticipates her to play a dark, countess-esque role, yet I'm hoping for a completely surprising twist.'

In the meantime, LyleLansleysMonorail was hoping that Lady Gaga’s character might share some scenes with Jenna’s Wednesday, wondering if we’d get to see her perform the Wednesday dance to one of her own tracks.

Upon its release on Netflix in 2022, Wednesday rapidly ascended to become the second most-watched English-language series ever on the streaming service.

The Addams Family (1964 – 1966) can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

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