United Kingdom, July 24 -- Wednesday has been renewed for a third season.

The hit Netflix supernatural comedy - which stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams - is set to return on August 6 for the first half of its second series, but a third run of episodes has already been announced.

In a joint statement, showrunners Alfred Cough and Miles Millar said: "It's been a dark delight to watch Wednesday cast her spell over audiences across the globe - one deadpan quip at a time. "We're beyond thrilled she'll be returning to stalk the halls of Nevermore in Season 3.

"This time, she'll unearth more of the school's sinister secrets - and descend even deeper into the Addams family crypt. Or, as Wednesday would say: 'Nothing brings a family togeth...