Merlina is the protagonist of the Netflix series Wednesday, a gothic and intelligent teenager. She is exceptionally clever, has a sharp wit, and prefers to spend her time alone, engaging in necromancy and other occult studies. Merlina is known for her unique style, featuring dark and vintage clothing, often paired with a signature striped knee-length socks. She has a deep love for her family, especially her father, despite their complicated relationship. Merlina is fiercely protective of her adoptive brother, Pugsley, and doesn't hesitate to confront anyone who might harm him. She forms a complex relationship with Enid, her roommate, often at odds but also sharing a bond as outcasts. Merlina is a loner who finds herself at odds with the other students and staff at Nevermore, which leads to numerous conflicts. She's highly rational and skeptical, disbelieving of her family legacy of being a witch. Merlina's journey is one of self-discovery and acceptance of who she truly is.