Wendy’s Meal of Misfortune Review: $10 for This?!
Fast food collaborations are everywhere these days, but not all of them are worth your money. Wendy’s latest limited-time collaboration with Wednesday, the popular Netflix series, introduces the Meal of Misfortune—a darkly themed bundle that promises mystery, fun, and a slightly spooky twist. But at nearly $10, the real question is simple: is this meal actually worth it?
After trying it firsthand, the answer isn’t as exciting as the branding suggests.
What Is Wendy’s Meal of Misfortune?
The Meal of Misfortune is Wendy’s attempt to blend pop culture with fast food novelty. The packaging leans heavily into the gothic Wednesday aesthetic, complete with phrases like “There’s nothing happy about this meal.” It’s clearly designed to be eye-catching, playful, and social-media friendly.
Inside the bag, however, the experience is far more familiar than the branding implies.
What Comes in the Meal?
Here’s a simple breakdown of what you actually get for your money:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 10-Piece Nuggets | Regular or spicy nuggets in themed packaging |
| Mystery Dipping Sauce | One random sauce from a limited selection |
| Small Fries | Standard Wendy’s fries |
| Raven’s Blood Frosty | Chocolate or vanilla Frosty topped with cherry sauce |
At first glance, this looks like a basic nugget meal with a dessert twist—and that’s essentially what it is.
The Mystery Dipping Sauces: Fun but Forgettable
The most interesting part of the meal is easily the mystery dipping sauce. Wendy’s includes one random sauce labeled with ominous names like Grave Mistake, You Can’t Hide, or This Will Sting. You don’t know which one you’re getting until you open it, which adds a small element of surprise.
Flavor-wise, the sauces are hit or miss. One leans toward a sweet chili profile with very little heat, while another white sauce delivers a mild kick reminiscent of an Alabama-style sauce. They’re not bad, but they’re not memorable enough to justify the mystery gimmick on their own.
Raven’s Blood Frosty: Style Over Substance
The Raven’s Blood Frosty sounds dramatic, but in reality, it’s a regular Frosty topped with cherry sauce. The flavor closely resembles chocolate-covered cherries, which some people may enjoy—but for others, it actually takes away from the classic Frosty experience rather than improving it.
If you already love Frosties, this won’t blow you away. If you’re indifferent to desserts, it certainly won’t change your mind.
Fries and Nuggets: Familiar Territory
Wendy’s fries remain one of the stronger items in their lineup, even though this meal only includes a small size, which feels disappointing at this price point. The nuggets are exactly what you’d expect—fine, consistent, and unremarkable. They’re not bad, but they don’t feel special enough to anchor a premium-priced collaboration meal.
Price vs. Value: The Biggest Problem
At $9.69, the Meal of Misfortune struggles to justify its cost. You’re paying nearly $10 for items that most people wouldn’t normally order together, especially the small fries and nuggets. Outside of the novelty packaging and mystery sauce, there’s nothing here that feels exclusive or premium.
This is the kind of meal that makes sense for content creators, collectors, or fans of the Wednesday series—but not for everyday customers looking for value.
Final Rating and Verdict
On a 1–5 scale, the Meal of Misfortune earns a 1.75 out of 5.
It’s not terrible food, but it’s a weak deal. The mystery sauces are mildly fun, the Frosty twist is divisive, and the portion sizes feel underwhelming for the price. This is not a meal most people would order more than once—if at all.
Should You Try It?
If you’re curious, love themed collaborations, or just want to know what Wendy’s is experimenting with, trying it once won’t hurt. But if you’re looking for value, satisfaction, or something you’d actually reorder, this meal is very easy to skip.
Sometimes, the real misfortune isn’t the theme—it’s the price.
