There are only 4 episodes of the new released part of Wednesday Season 2 because Netflix chose to split the season into two parts. The complete Season 2 actually has 8 episodes, but the first four were released on August 6, 2025, and the second set of four episodes is scheduled to be released later, on September 3, 2025. This staggered release strategy is part of a trend by Netflix to extend viewer engagement and build anticipation, which has also been used for other popular series like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Additionally, the creators mentioned that this split allowed them to structure the storytelling so that the first four episodes have a complete story arc with a big and impactful moment at the end of episode 4, followed by a second part that expands the narrative further. This approach was meant to keep the audience hooked with a gripping cliffhanger and fresh storytelling techniques.