The new Marvel series Agatha All Along recently released on Disney Plus, following the adventures of the witch Agatha Harkness who was previously introduced in Wandavision. Fans who were left hanging after the events of Wandavision get a chance to explore Agatha’s history. The season begins three years after the events of Wandavision, where Agatha was placed under a spell by Wanda Maximoff the prior years.
In the opening episodes, Agatha is set free from Wanda’s spell after Teen, who is later revealed to be Billy Maximoff, incantates a spell. Billy, who had done extensive research on Agatha Harkness, demands that the two walk the Witches Road, a legend that states whoever finishes gets their most desired wish. They gather a coven, composed of a Green Witch, Divination Witch, and enter the Road with the iconic Ballad of the Witches Road, followed by the murderous Salem Seven, a group of witches seeking revenge against Agatha, who had killed their mothers in the 17th century.
Throughout the show, multiple plot twists are shown, leaving viewers open-mouthed. Teen, who spent the beginning of the season with his identity unknown, is revealed to be Billy Maximoff, the son of the Scarlet Witch. This event is shocking for Wandavision fans, because Billy had been expected to be dead after Wanda had shut down the hex in Westview. Viewers discovered that the Witches Road wasn’t actually an ancient road, but a hex created by Billy after he was chased by the Salem Seven. The Road had been a legend created by Agatha Harkness in the late 18th century, as a ploy to steal the powers of other witches.
The show ended with a recap of Agatha’s past, her dead son Nicholas Scratch, and her connections to the brooch she had been so attached to. Billy and Agatha, who appeared in the episode as a ghost because of her death, team up to find Billy’s brother, Tommy, who had also supposedly died after the events of Wandavision.
The show dives into supernatural, witchy elements that had been previously showcased in Wandavision. The show avoids the stereotypical, “evil villain to hero” trope, keeping Agatha’s evil and selfish nature throughout the show. The show’s overall tone is playful yet suspenseful, so fans who enjoyed the blend of horror and mystery in Wandavision will find similar elements. The connections made in Agatha All Along and Wandavision offer a deeper look into the part that witchcraft plays in the MCU, and helps fans understand Wanda’s own magical journey, possibly setting up a possible storyline for future movies.
Overall, for fans of Wandavision, the series adds depth to the magical narrative created by Marvel. For fans of Marvel movies in general, the show adds background to characters that will likely play relevant roles in future projects (Tommy, Billy, and Jennifer?).