The interesting and powerful character Agatha Harkness was first introduced on-screen through WandaVision. With her soon-to-be-aired spinoff series, Agatha All Along, fans are excited to unlock the many secrets surrounding her. There’s more to Agatha Harkness’ tale than what we’ve already seen.
She is associated with immense power and has witnessed key moments in the Marvel universe. She has had people like Wanda Maximoff as underlings and even faced off with family members. Before diving into Agatha All Along, let’s explore her background and see how she fits into the larger MCU picture.
So, who is Agatha Harkness, and what lies ahead for her? Let’s delve into her history, how she came into the MCU, and the thrilling story Agatha All Along promises.
Agatha Harkness is an influential, centuries-old witch
Agatha Harkness has been around for centuries, establishing her name and position as a powerful witch during the Salem witch trials in the 17th century. She tried to unite the witches against persecution, but internal disagreements and interference from figures like Firestar complicated matters. She and her followers eventually fled to what is now Colorado.
This is how New Salem was founded: a secret city where witches could live unnoticed. Agatha was one of the most powerful witches, skilled in casting spells and manipulating visions. She remained calm even during the toughest times.
Harkness was also a devoted tutor and protector. Her magic greatly influenced key figures like Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch) and Franklin Richards, son of Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four. Even in her old age, her magical abilities had a major impact on significant events in the Marvel timeline.
Agatha Harkness in the MCU evolved from a nosy neighbor to a powerful witch
Fans first knew Agatha Harkness when Kathryn Hahn portrayed her as Agnes, the weird neighbor in WandaVision.
It was in the second-to-last episode, however, that her true identity was revealed, hinting at the villainous side of Agatha. As Tracy Brown of the Los Angeles Times puts it, Agatha was drawn into Westview because of the massive power Wanda Maximoff accidentally unleashed.
Agatha revealed her sneaky side by trying to steal Wanda’s chaos magic for herself. The MCU version differs from the comics, where Agatha is more of a mentor and protector, guiding Wanda and others to understand their magical abilities. In WandaVision, however, her hunger for power leads to an epic battle with Wanda, which she ultimately loses.
Wanda, now revealed to have overpowered Agatha, erases her memory. Agatha All Along will follow Agatha as she embarks on a quest to reclaim her powers, teaming up with new allies, including a goth teen played by Joe Locke.
What to expect from Agatha All Along?
Marvel has kept pretty mum about what to expect from Agatha All Along, but we know the series follows the events of WandaVision. With her powers gone, Agatha attempts to live a normal, magic-free life.
However, the Los Angeles Times reports that she will eventually revert to form, this time with a few new friends. This suggests we’ll see a darker, more cunning Agatha as she searches to regain her powers.
The series will likely delve deeper into Agatha Harkness' backstory, giving us insight into her life before WandaVision.
Comic book fans know she has crossed paths with major Marvel figures like the Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange, hinting at potential MCU crossovers, especially with the Fantastic Four set to enter the MCU in 2025.
Kathryn Hahn stole the show as Agatha Harkness, and her return in Agatha All Along promises even more of the dark humor and quirky charm that fans loved in WandaVision. Aubrey Plaza and Sasheer Zamata will also join the cast. This makes excitement over these mysterious storylines even more thrilling.
Agatha All Along will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on September 18, 2024. Marvel fans can watch all nine episodes streaming on the platform.
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