Who Is Dr. Fairburn in Wednesday Season 2? Actress Thandiwe Newton Joins the Mystery

The second season of Wednesday is finally streaming, and it brings a brand-new mystery. This time, it’s not Hyde — it’s something darker. Crows are killing people, and Wednesday must find the one controlling them. One name on her suspect list? Dr. Fairburn.

But who is Dr. Fairburn? And who plays her in the new season? Let’s break it down.

Dr. Fairburn’s Role in Wednesday Season 2

Dr. Fairburn is introduced in episode two. She works as the head psychiatrist at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital. She is also leading the case of Tyler Galpin. Wednesday visits the hospital to meet Tyler — and that’s where she meets Dr. Fairburn for the first time.

Fairburn appears to be a normie who helps troubled outcasts return to normal life. But when deadly crows start attacking people in Jericho, things take a dark turn. Wednesday sees Dr. Fairburn at Nevermore on the same day as one of the attacks. That’s when she begins to suspect her.

As the season unfolds, Wednesday keeps a close eye on the doctor. But in episode four, a major twist is revealed. It wasn’t Dr. Fairburn behind the chaos — it was her assistant, Judi.

Was Dr. Fairburn Involved?

Judi confesses everything before trying to harm Wednesday. She reveals that Dr. Fairburn was just a tool. Judi used her to hide in plain sight. Still, Dr. Fairburn wasn’t completely innocent. She was part of a dark plan that mistreated outcasts through a secret project called LOIS.

By the end of the season, Fairburn faces her fate. During a breakout at Willow Hill Hospital, a creature named Slurp attacks her. That seems to be the end for Dr. Fairburn.

Who Plays Dr. Fairburn?

British actress Thandiwe Newton plays Dr. Fairburn in Wednesday Season 2. She is known for many powerful roles in Hollywood. Her previous work includes:

• Mission: Impossible 2

• Westworld

• Big Mouth

• Crash

Newton brings depth and emotion to the mysterious psychiatrist, making her one of the season’s most complex characters.