Netflix’s hit series Wednesday has returned for its highly anticipated second season — but fans quickly noticed a major change. Xavier Thorpe, played by Percy Hynes White in Season 1, is nowhere to be seen. Now, the show has officially explained his sudden disappearance.
Wednesday Season 2 Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind Xavier’s Disappearance

The On-Screen Explanation
In the Season 2 premiere, Principal Barry Dort reveals that Xavier has transferred to Reichenbach Academy in Switzerland. According to the story, his father arranged the move after Xavier was falsely accused of being the Hyde killer in Season 1. The accusations left a shadow over him, and the transfer was presented as a fresh start.
Before leaving, Xavier delivers a bittersweet farewell to Wednesday — a letter and a haunting portrait of a one-eyed crow, which may hold clues to the season’s unfolding mystery.
The Off-Screen Context