Before you watch the upcoming Agatha All Along episode 5, make sure to explore the easter eggs and 70's vibe featured in episode 4. While the witch accompanied by her coven is trying to get her magical powers back, the series also added some exciting references many might have missed in Agatha All Along.
The spin-off series took years to come out, and after several title changes, the show was finally named Agatha All Along. The series' episode one received around nine million views, signifying that Marvel enthusiasts are eager to explore the witch's journey after Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen in WandVision) almost ruined Agatha Harkness's strengths.
Agatha All Along Episode 4 finally introduced Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), for now at least. This happens after the coven loses Mrs. Hart and now they need another green witch to continue their magical journey. Soon after Joe Locke's character in the show, Teen reads a magical spell to call a green witch, Rio Vidal emerges.
The twist? Rio is Agatha's ex-girlfriend. Yikes! The green witch's arrival made things a little weird, but it won't last long. Plaza's character plays a crucial role, and fans are still speculating about her intentions and true identity. Interestingly, episode 4 hinted at who Rio might be, so make sure you don't miss the easter eggs mentioned below.
Listing easter eggs and references featured in Agatha All Along episode 4
The fourth episode had Agatha and the coven in a 70's studio, and Alice didn't seem to like it. Why? Thanks to her family's dark past, it triggered some bad memories. In the trial, the witches helped Alice overcome her trauma and perform her mother's songs.
We also get to see Agatha being concerned for Teen, as currently, he's the only one she cares about. Read more to find out the easter eggs and references in the fourth episode:
1) Episode 4 title is the lyrics from The Ballad of the Witches' Road
We were given an easter egg right after the title was shown in the beginning. The title is made from Lorna's version of The Ballad of the Witches' Road, deeply connecting Agtha and the coven with their journey to stop the demon.
2) Rio Vidal's arrival mirrors Wanda's in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Since the coven required a green witch to move forward, Teen's spell attracted Rio Vidal, who rose from the ground with cracking sounds. This is how fan-favorite Wanda emerged in Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, signifying her powers. And, Rio mirroring the same arrival hints at her similarities with Wanda in terms of their powers.
3) Reference to The Wizard of Oz
Rio skipping the Witches’ Road in Agatha All Along is how Dorothy journeyed through the Yellow Brick Road in The Wizard of Oz, making it a memorable scene for Marvel enthusiasts. While crossing the road, Rio crossed her legs, hinting that this journey is important despite the challenges.
4) Resemblance with Liza Minnelli's style
If you notice Lilia's hairstyle while the coven is at a '70s studio, it resembles the celebrated actress Liza Minnelli's hairstyle. This added to the cultural reference in Agatha All Along, highlighting theatre and performances of that time.
5) Rio Vidal's flower in her 1970s attire
The flower Rio had while navigating the Witches’ Road followed her during the trial at the studio. The entire coven donned appealing looks, followed by Rio still having the flower, which she offered to the titular witch first. Through this, fans can understand the Green Witch's vulnerability and her connection to past elements.
6) A pair of eyes observing the witches
As the trial continues, Jennifer is exploring the house and notices the Japanese Namahage masks, connected to demonic elements. In Agatha All Along episode 4, a pair of eyes is seen observing Jennifer, hinting that the demon is keeping an eye on the witches.
7) Murals of witches depicting their past
If you wish to know how witches were treated in the past, the murals featured during the Salem Witch trials in Agatha All Along will help. The pictures show how these sorceresses were tortured and killed, with one even tied to a stake and burnt alive. Those pictures highlight the past, allowing viewers to take a deep dive into their history.
8) Fleetwood Mac Poster
As seen in the fourth episode, there's a Fleetwood Mac Poster about the band's 1977 Rumors Tour. Interestingly, Fleetwood Mac's leader Stevie Nicks has often been linked to witchcraft and even appeared in American Horror Story: Coven, a TV series following a coven that navigated various challenges during the Salem Witch trial in order to ensure their survival.
9) Lilia's visions for the future
Throughout the episode, we see Lilia seeing future conversations, hinting that she may have foresight, which will play a big role in the ending episodes of Agatha All Along. This helps in building suspense as fans get to speculate the future episodes.
10) Similarities with Alice in Wonderland
The Wizard of Oz isn't the only film highlighted in the Disney+ series, as another reference mirrors the labels from Alice in Wonderland film. The "Play Me" label helped the coven to follow the Witches's Road, just as Alice entered a magical world after following the "Drink Me" and "Eat Me" instructions in the film.
11) Agatha's dialogue from WandaVision
When Rio Vidal questioned about Teen, Agatha used the "Many Hands" phrase, which she first used in WandaVsion episode 1, while helping Wanda in the kitchen. This was a reminder for fans that the sorcerer always has a plan, even if she's facing difficulties with her powers.
12) Devil's Music Myth
Another interesting reference many might have missed is when Teen played the record backward in episode 4, hinting that rock music hides evil messages when reversed. This is also a long-standing myth from the 1960s, that rock music is mysterious and can be deadly.
13) Red Haired Woman
The second record's title Red Haired Woman seemed a direct nod to Wanda Maximoff, given her influence in the MCU and conflict with Agatha Harknes. Also since the series is a WandaVision spin-off, hinting at Scarlet Witch is justified.
14) Agatha's protection spell revealed
As previously mentioned, The Ballad of the Witches' Road is more than just a song for the series, as episode 4 reeled it's a protection spell, crafted by none other than the titular witch's mother Evangeline Harkness.
Similarly in WandaVision, Scarlet Witch sang a lullaby, possibly another protection spell. If that's the case, then Teen being Billy Kaplan (Wanda's son) becomes a notable theory.
15) Rio Vidal: The MCU version of Death
Currently, Rio Vidal is a Green Witch, but fans have been speculating her real identity since Agatha All Along came out. Though not confirmed, episode 4 hinted that Rio is Death, after Agatha was seen pleading her when Teen was injured.
The witch told Rio not to intertwine, signifying that Rio has powers that could play with life and death.
16) The tarot card reference
Later in the episode, Lilia is seen mentioning a trait card "Three of Swords", which hints at an upcoming tragedy. This intensifies the witches' tensions about the upcoming events and other trials.
17) Agatha now has a softer side too
Agatha Harkness caring for people sounds absolutely weird, but episode 4 revealed her concerns for Teen. This happened after Teen got injured, and was lying down. When he wakes up, we can see Agatha's coat covering him.
18) Connection to Avengers: The Children’s Crusade
While talking about Teen's true identity, Agatha revealed that the person who put the Avengers: The Children’s Crusade comic book, in which Wanda struggles to remember Billy Kaplan, is her son. Additionally, the string of pearls that Agatha wears looks like the one worn by Billy's mom, Rebbecca Kaplan, in Avengers: The Children's Crusade.
19) Rio's scar supports the Death Theory
As seen in Agatha All Along, Rio Vidal says her scar is about someone she adored. Being Agatha's ex-girlfriend, this links her connection with the witch's son, hinting that Rio might be involved in Agatha's son's death.
Agatha All Along is available to stream on Disney+
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