Move Over Wednesday, Emma Myers' Best Teen TV Show Just Returned For Season 2

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Published May 29, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

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Although Emma Myers might be best-known for her performance as Enid Sinclair in Wednesday, her best teen TV show of all time just returned for season 2, making it the perfect time to check out the epic murder mystery. Although Myers has made her rounds on TV and in movies, she rose to fame after being cast as Enid Sinclair, the rainbow-bright, bubbly best friend of Wednesday Addams in the titular Netflix show. There’s no doubt that Enid helps balance out the macabre main character of Wednesday. She also brings a lot of energy and excitement to the show.

Much of this comes down to Emma Myers’ performance. When Enid is insecure, Myers makes the emotions feel complex and nuanced. She never flattens this part of Enid down into the stereotypical teenage neuroticism that other shows and actors opt for. When Enid is happy, Myers brings so much levity to the screen. The second season only amplifies this, as the actress perfectly mimics Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday in the Freaky Friday parody episode. That said, Emma Myers has a much more incredible teen TV show, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, that showcases her acting range and dramatic abilities like never before.

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder Is Back For Season 2

For those who haven’t checked out the teen murder mystery, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder centers on Pippa Fitz-Amobi, aka Pip, who decides to investigate the 5-year-old murder of her classmate Andie Bell. She hopes to clear the name of Sal Singh, Andie’s boyfriend, who was extremely kind to Pip when she was young. Ultimately, by the end of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 1, she finds out that the truth is a twisted story involving betrayals, secrets, and a privileged rapist named Max Hastings.

Season 2 picks up where the first season left off. The true villain of season 1, Max Hastings, goes on trial, and Pip is determined that he be found “guilty.” However, the key witness, Jaymie Reynolds, goes missing, so she starts investigating his disappearance. As always, things are much more complicated than they seem at first. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2 is even better than the first. The YA mystery show was already Emma Myers’ best role, but the second season truly lets her shine.

Emma Myers Gives A Powerhouse Performance As Pippa Fitz-Amobi

Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2

Emma Myers has given numerous great performances, including in Wednesday. However, she is an absolute powerhouse as Pip. The character is quiet, but that doesn’t mean Myers makes her flat. Pip is constantly thinking, planning, and piecing things together. Just looking at Myers, it’s clear that the wheels in Pip’s head are always turning.

She has a strong sense of justice, and she uses that to fight for things that others choose to overlook. She isn’t afraid of making people uncomfortable. Pip also has black-and-white thinking, the tendency to hyperfixate, and poor social skills. These exist throughout the entire season, but Pip seems to become more comfortable with that part of herself. Ultimately, the first season feels a bit like a coming-of-age story, and Myers plays it perfectly.

However, all of her traits intensify in season 2. The character hyperfixates on Max’s trial, and Jamie’s trial becomes so intense that it consumes her entire life. Before, she at least tried to balance friendships and keep a level head. This season, she goes all out, spiraling the longer it goes on. Her bluntness gets sharper, and her patience gets lower. Every time Pip has a breakdown, it will pull audiences to the edge of their seats because Emma Myers delivers such an intense performance.

She has just the right level of desperation and anguish. Her inflection is just as impactful as her body language and facial expressions. A few scenes are powerful enough to make audiences cry. I know three Pip scenes in this season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder absolutely pummeled my heart because they were just so beautifully done. Ultimately, awards shows might overlook the YA genre, but Emma Myers certainly gives an award-worthy performance in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2, and it’s truly a must-watch for anyone who loves her past performances.