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Netflix, Wednesday creators, and a Grim new world
Netflix has tapped the creative team behind its smash hit series Wednesday to bring Boom Studios' comic Grim to life as an adult animated series. The move pairs a bestselling indie comic with a streaming platform that has been increasingly invested in genre animation for older viewers. Production details are still emerging, but the announcement already signals Netflix's continued push into darker, more cinematic animation.
From page to screen: what Grim is
Grim is a character-driven supernatural mystery created by Stephanie Phillips and artist Flaviano. The comic follows Jessica Harrow, a rookie reaper tasked with guiding souls to the afterlife. Unlike other reapers, Jessica has no memory of her own life or death; her search for identity pulls her into a hidden infrastructure of the dead, revealing unknown forces, cosmic secrets, and an unsettling link to Death itself. The series ran for 25 issues after debuting in 2022 and became one of Boom Studios' best-selling titles thanks to a distinctive visual style and mythic storytelling.
Why this adaptation matters Pairing Grim with the makers of Wednesday—Alfred Gough and Miles Millar—adds a tonal throughline many fans will find promising. Gough and Millar helped remake a classic gothic teen tale into a contemporary Netflix phenomenon, and the Grim adaptation looks poised to blend dark humor, stylish visuals, and serialized mystery. Director Jennifer Yu Nelson, known for work on Love, Death & Robots, joins the team, suggesting an appetite for bold, adult-focused animation techniques and anthology-friendly visual experimentation.
Context and comparisons Grim arrives amid a broader trend: streaming services increasingly invest in adult animation that isn’t just comedy—think Love, Death & Robots, Arcane, or Locke & Key’s darker moments. Compared to Wednesday’s live-action gothic tone, Grim will rely heavily on animation to realize otherworldly settings and cosmic horror. Fans of myth-driven comics adaptations—such as those from Boom Studios—can expect careful worldbuilding and stylized art direction.
Fan reaction and trivia The comic built a passionate fanbase while it ran, and its conclusion after 25 issues makes the adaptation a ripe candidate for faithful but expansive retelling. Trivia: Grim became one of Boom Studios’ top sellers in a crowded comics market shortly after its 2022 launch.
A cautious note for viewers: adapting a serialized comic into an adult animated series invites choices about pacing and tone. If the creative team leans into the comic’s mythic core and distinctive visuals, Grim could be one of Netflix’s more intriguing genre entries in animation. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s third season remains in production, keeping the creators busy but clearly eager to explore new corners of the supernatural on screen.
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