Alright, let’s dive in. Three years after *WandaVision* first graced our screens and sent Marvel fans into a frenzy, Agatha Harkness is back with her very own spin-off series, *Agatha All Along*. Because simply being the best part of *WandaVision* wasn’t sufficient, was it?
This nine-part series follows Agatha’s mission to assemble a new coven so she can strut down the Witches’ Road and reclaim her formidable powers.
And she’s not flying solo. As anticipated, there’s a young character (Joe Locke), a rival who appears ready to burst (Aubrey Plaza), and three witches who look like they just emerged from a late-night taxi queue (Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, and Ali Ahn). If you’re a fan of Easter eggs, you’ll be thrilled to discover they’ve packed them in aplenty.
Now, let’s explore some of the subtle references and hints from the first two episodes. Get ready.
## The Tune Agatha Whistles
Agatha begins by whistling a catchy tune. Sweet, right? Except it’s the melody she’ll eventually use to open the Witches’ Road. It’s like when you’re humming along at the gym, unaware that you’re incanting a spell for leg day disaster. Subtle, yet impactful.
Just a small reminder that Agatha’s still ensnared in Wanda’s spell, masquerading as a detective in a true-crime drama. Meanwhile, we know she’s scheming something much larger.
## The Jane Doe
Ah, the crime scene. A woman’s body has been moved to Westview, “crushed” elsewhere, with her fingers all charred and blackened. Charming. Agatha’s old buddy Herb chimes in, “She’s deader than a night out in 2020,” but Agatha isn’t persuaded.
It turns out, it’s a massive neon indication that *this is Wanda Maximoff*. Eastern Europe? Magic? “Scarlet” tresses? Come on, they aren’t even attempting to be subtle—like a guy trying to deadlift thrice his max and failing spectacularly.
And Agatha’s cheeky remark about Wanda being dead? We all grasp what that implies, don’t we? There’s a reason we haven’t laid eyes on the actual body. Just saying, don’t lose hope yet, everyone.
## Agatha’s Blue Check Shirt
While Agatha’s still playing detective (figuratively, not literally, thank goodness), she sports a blue checkered shirt and a low ponytail. Sound familiar? Yes, it mirrors the dressing gown Wanda wore in *WandaVision* during her *“I can’t be bothered with life”* phase.
It’s actually a clever little wink to us viewers—Agatha’s still in a fabricated world, not the real deal. Much like when you realize too late that you’ve been chatting away to your dog instead of actual humans. (Hey, Gizmo!)
## The Library Card
At one point, Agatha encounters a corpse with a library card affixed to it. Now, this isn’t your ordinary overdue fines matter. This card tracks when the Darkhold (the evil tome, for those not in the loop) has been used or pilfered.
When Agatha figures out what’s up, ‘A. Harkness’ appears above Wanda’s name—reminding us of the moment *WandaVision* entered our lives. Seems like this card’s noting the book’s shady history. And with all those entries? Wouldn’t be surprised if someone else has had their grimy hands on it too.
## Rio’s Ties with Agatha
Evidently, Rio—a character portrayed by Aubrey Plaza—has a bit of a… tangled history with Agatha. Not merely a rivalry, mind you, but something that suggests some risqué antics from the past. There’s chatter about stealing each other’s powers, which could potentially endanger one or both of them. No pressure, right?
Then Rio goes all “my heart races for you,” which—let’s face it—sounds like every cringeworthy Tinder opening line you’ve ever heard. Still, it looks like this is more than just a spat for them. Some serious drama is brewing here.
## The Salem Seven
Ah, the reference to the Salem Seven. Rio drops it casually, but Agatha’s expression reveals her concern.
In Marvel comics, they’re a group of villains who enjoy shapeshifting into animals. Sounds like a blast for a Friday night, right? Agatha spots a crow and a rat—ominous signs—which could indicate they’re headed her way. Oh joy.
## The Teen’s Dark Fingertips
Now here’s a scene that raised all the red flags. Agatha is interrogating a teen with darkened fingertips. He claims it’s from the “ink” post-cops taking his prints. Oh sure, buddy.
But here’s the catch—darkened fingertips happen when you’ve been dabbling with the Darkhold. And supposedly the book was destroyed when Wanda perished? So how does this kid have a copy? Who handed it to him? One thing’s for sure—this is not going to end well.
## The Salem Seven Movement
Lastly, the moment horror fans have been eagerly anticipating—the eerie stair crawl. One of the Salem Seven witches appears and twists her body in ways that’d make me pull a muscle just by watching. It’s a direct nod to *The Grudge*, with its bone-crunching horror showcasing just how dark this series could become.
Might want to tune in with the lights on, right?
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### Wrapping it Up: Witch, Please
So, *Agatha All Along* is off to an exhilarating start, packed with Easter eggs for Marvel aficionados, horror enthusiasts, and likely a few folks who ought to be busy working instead of binge-watching. Whether you’re in it for the Marvel mythology or you simply enjoy Kathryn Hahn delivering zingers with a grin, this series promises to be a proper wild ride.
**Catch the first two episodes of *Agatha All Along* on Disney+ now.**
