The reason Wednesday Season 2 has only 4 episodes available at the moment is that Netflix is releasing the season in two parts. The first part, with 4 episodes, premiered on August 6, 2025, and the remaining 4 episodes will be released as part two on September 3, 2025. This split release strategy is similar to what Netflix has done with other popular shows like Bridgerton, Stranger Things, and Cobra Kai. It helps build anticipation and extend viewer engagement. Thus, the season is not cut short but intentionally divided into two halves of 4 episodes each, making a total of 8 episodes for the season, just like the first season.