In the Netflix series "Wednesday" Season 2, Aunt Ophelia, who is Morticia's sister and Wednesday's aunt, suffered a tragic fate linked to powers similar to Wednesday's psychic abilities. Ophelia had strong "raven" psychic powers but overused them, which caused her to cry black tears—a symptom Wednesday also experiences. This overextension of her powers drove Ophelia to madness. Because of her mental state, Ophelia was committed to Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital by their mother, Grandmama, despite Morticia's protests. Morticia told Wednesday that Ophelia went missing about 20 years ago after being at Willow Hill. Uncle Fester reveals that when he was admitted to Willow Hill to investigate, Ophelia had already escaped and disappeared. Her current whereabouts remain unknown, and it's unclear if she is alive. The story hints that Ophelia might still be alive and could play a future role in helping Wednesday manage her psychic powers. She has not appeared physically on screen but has been a significant point of concern for Morticia, who fears Wednesday could suffer the same fate. In summary:
- Ophelia has psychic powers like Wednesday.
- She pushed her powers too far, leading to madness.
- She was sent to Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.
- She disappeared around 20 years ago after escaping the hospital.
- Her fate is unknown, but she may return in Season 2 Part 2.
- Morticia is protective of Wednesday because of what happened to Ophelia.
This tragic and mysterious history of Aunt Ophelia deeply influences the storyline and Wednesday's own struggles with her powers.
