Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 introduced a breakout presence who quickly won over fans: Agnes DeMille, played by Evie Templeton.
Her eerie charm, unpredictable choices, and emotional arc turned her into one of the most impactful additions to Nevermore. Here’s how she reshaped the season and why her presence matters going forward.
A Fresh, Unpredictable Presence
Agnes first appears in Part 1 of Season 2 as the mysterious stalker who proudly calls herself Wednesday’s biggest fan. An outcast with the rare gift of invisibility, she is equal parts nuisance and threat. Agnes copies Wednesday’s mannerisms, dresses like her idol, and forces herself into situations uninvited. Her antics range from unsettling to outright dangerous.
One of the most shocking moments comes in Episode 2, when a so-called “prank” nearly kills Enid. Wednesday even suspects Agnes of being behind the murders of Carl Bradberry and Donovan Galpin, before the investigation reveals otherwise.
Still, Agnes’s ability to slip unseen into places no one else can makes her unexpectedly useful. She recovers Donovan Galpin’s phone and secures key information, earning herself a place at Wednesday’s side, though not without deepening the cracks in Wednesday’s friendship with Enid.
By Part 2, her role expands. After Wednesday lashes out at her, Agnes feels rejected and hides behind invisibility and borrowed identities. It’s Enid who consoles her, telling her to stop imitating others and embrace her true self. From there, Agnes begins to grow, helping Enid with her dance routine and eventually gaining Wednesday’s respect. By the finale, she has become part of an unlikely trio, an addition that opens the door to richer dynamics in Season 3.
We also learn the source of her loneliness: Agnes was left behind when her mother remarried and started a new “normie” family. She became the child who didn’t fit, the reminder of a relationship that had already collapsed. Her father, distant and consumed by work, offered little comfort. Agnes grew up feeling like the mistake that kept her parents together too long, which explains both her hunger for connection and the unsettling ways she tries to secure it.
A Character Built on Contradiction
What makes Agnes so magnetic is her mix of menace and vulnerability. She can be manipulative, stalking Wednesday and blackmailing others to get her way. Yet beneath that obsessive surface lies a lonely girl desperate to be seen. The unsettling curtsy, the mocking slow clap, the invasive loyalty, they’re all part of a performance that masks real fear of rejection.
This tension keeps her unpredictable. Agnes is creepy, but she’s also sympathetic, which makes her arc compelling to watch.
Unforgettable Turns and Standout Scenes
Agnes isn’t just comic relief or a side distraction, her story delivers some of Season 2’s most memorable beats. She uses invisibility to snatch a pendant during the Venetian gala, helps save Wednesday when Isaac buries her beneath the Skull Tree, and even plays a part in tracking Enid after her alpha transformation.
Her most celebrated moment, though, is the choreographed gala sequence where she and Enid perform to Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance.” The scene became an instant fan favorite, showing Agnes not only as comic tension but as a full participant in Wednesday’s world.
A Fan Favorite for Good Reason
Audiences quickly latched onto Agnes. On forums and fan spaces, she has been praised as funny, creepy, heartbreaking, and above all versatile. Viewers loved how Templeton could pivot between comedy and menace, then land a moment of real sadness without missing a beat.
This versatility made her one of the most discussed new characters online, with many calling her performance one of Season 2’s biggest highlights.
The Character’s Impact
For me, Agnes works because she is both a mirror and a disruptor. She reflects Wednesday’s darker traits back at her, while also destabilizing the relationships around her. She’s the student you can’t ignore, even when she vanishes into thin air. Her final acts of courage prove she’s more than an obsessive nuisance; she’s a wild card with real weight in the story.
Who Is Evie Templeton?
Evie Templeton, who brings Agnes to life, is a British actress with roots in stage performance. She trained in London and appeared in productions like Les Misérables before moving into film and television. Early screen roles included Life After Life and Robert Zemeckis’s Pinocchio, followed by a turn in the folk-horror film Lord of Misrule. She also voices Laura in Silent Hill 2. Wednesday Season 2 marked her breakout, where her layered performance as Agnes turned her into a standout of the ensemble.
The Takeaway
Agnes isn’t just a side character; she’s a force that reshaped the story of Wednesday Season 2. She complicates Wednesday’s friendships, introduces new emotional stakes, and delivers some of the season’s most iconic scenes. By the finale, she’s gone from stalker to ally, without losing the chaotic edge that made her irresistible to watch.
With her unsettling charm, hidden heart, and game-changing loyalty, it’s no exaggeration to say that Agnes Wednesday Season 2 was the show’s best cast addition.
