After Elizabeth Olsen's WandaVision concluded in 2021, it was reported that Agatha Harkness would return to our screens with a new TV series focusing on Marvel's most notorious witch. Throughout the years, until September 18, 2024, the spin-off faced a notable title change and is now out with its first two episodes.
Agatha All Along has more Easter eggs and references Marvel fans might have thought of, each linking with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It brought back Kathryn Hahn in her iconic role of Agatha, who's now on a quest to rediscover her magical powers.
While Agatha is determined to regain her powers and influence, the hidden references and easter eggs tell more about the mysterious superhero universe. The series is following the footsteps of WandaVision, with new characters like Rio Vidal, Teen, and other witches set to appear in the TV series before it ends.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1 and 2!
Easter eggs and references featured in Agatha All Along episode 1 & 2
Dedicated Marvel enthusiasts have understood what some easter eggs and references mean, while others might still wonder how many appeared in Agatha All Along.
So, if you've been wondering about these intriguing hidden messages in Kathryn Hahn's show, here's a list to explore:
1) Wanda Miximoff's dead body
Though it wasn't confirmed in the first episode that the girl lying down is Agatha's rival, Wanda, the dead body's blackened fingers say a lot. It's similar to how Wanda's finger turned black when she invoked magic.
2) The introduction of Salem Seven
In the Marvel comics, Salem Seven is directly linked with Agatha's son, Nicholas Scratch, as those superpowered beings are the children of the formidable sorcerer. Interestingly, before Nicholas' children became a part of the new Salem, Agatha led the group earlier. The introduction of Salem Seven hints at a border storyline in the MCU.
3) Agatha Harkness's brooch in Agatha All Along
Another easter egg fans don't want to miss in the spin-off series is the titular witch's brooch. The brooch symbolizes the triple Goddess Mother, Maiden, and Crone, hinting at Agatha's involvement in the ancient magic.
4) Westview continues to suffer
As seen in the ongoing series, Westview continues to suffer the spell of Wanda Maximoff she made in WandaVision. The residents fear to take Wanda's name in the town. It reminds fans and viewers that Wanda played a crucial role in taking down Agatha, and her spell had a huge influence.
5) The witch is exploring Darkhold
After losing great magical powers, Agatha researches the Book of Sins or The Darkhold. It was a crucial element in shaping the story of WandaVsion and might be responsible for the upcoming events in Agatha All Along.
Darkhold is all about dark magic, but it has its consequences. So, Agatha's research might initiate significant challenges in her quest.
6) Shift from comedy to grit
As seen in the first episode, Agatha impersonates a cop during an investigation, shifting from the comedic style of WandaVision, in which Wanda's spell transformed the town into a sitcom. Whereas in Agatha All Along, we see a dramatic situation at the beginning of the show when a dead body is found.
7) Señor Scratchy's connection with Agatha's son
Along with Agatha Harkness, her famous pet rabbit, Señor Scratchy, also returned for the spin-off. However, his presence hints at a potential link with Nicholas when he was alive. In the comics, Señor initially pretends to be a cute pet, but later, it's revealed that the rabbit is more than an average pet in the superhero world.
8) The Witch's Road
The Witch's Road, featured in Kathryn Hahn's TV series, hints at a possible trial the witches might face. However, crossing the path won't be smooth sailing for Agatha and her fellow witches, so they decide to gain more powers by traversing it.
9) A neighborly greeting in Westview
In the series, Agatha crosses paths with Detective Dave, who says, "Hey neighbor," linking the ongoing series with WandaVision, which had a character named Herb, who was the witch's neighbor.
10) The scoreboard in Agatha All Along
The scoreboard featured in Agatha All Along is a treat to comic book enthusiasts who read the 1969 book about the iconic witch. It features the 14 to 14 score in the credits, hinting at an event mentioned in the book when Agatha Harkness welcomed the Fantastic Four in Salem.
11) The welcome sign
Another notable moment in the series is when the "W" in Welcome Coven remains, hinting that the mysterious Teen might revealed to be linked with Wanda. Agatha's tension would intensify if he turned out to be Wanda's son, Billy Maximoff.
12) The Blackheart hints at rivalry with Rio Vidal
Aubrey Plaza's Rio Vidal is expected to play a bigger role in the series and advancing storylines in the MCU. As seen in Hans' show, a blackheart appears when Agatha mentions the coven members. The two might clash in the upcoming episodes due to their possible shared past.
13) Mephisto and Seven Devils
For years, Marvel enthusiasts have been speculating about Mephisto's appearance in the MCU, and the mention of the Seven Devils in Agatha's coven connects dots with Mephisto.
This makes fans wonder whether Agatha will join forces with the bad guy in the TV series or will be introduced with his ambitions against the powerful witch.
14) Wanda burned every last copy of the book
Another reference to Wanda's influence is when the librarian tells the witch that she won't find the last copies of the book as they have been destroyed. This goes back to when Wanda Maximoff destabilized Mount Wundagore, where the magic was created, making it a significant event in her storyline.
15) Dates on the library card
The random dates mentioned in the library cards are the birthdays of some famous figures in Marvel, including Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's birthdays. It also has Elizabeth Olsen's birth date on top, reflecting how these figures have played a big role in creating Agatha Harkness' dark story.
16) Donovan's Season of the Witch
The series added Donovan's famous song Season of the Witch in the credits of episode 1, aligning with the witchy narrative of Agatha All Along.
17) Agatha's challenges reflecting her past
Agatha's complicated family dynamics are no secret to Marvel fans. She has had a complex relationship with most of her family members, and Agatha All Along seems to remind her of the past.
18) Darkhold is the main element of the series
As previously mentioned, it was named Agatha Darkhold Diaries before getting its final title. The title was enough to explain that Agatha's journey is directly linked with Darkhold, and now it will be seen in the ongoing series.
19) The mention of Dialogue and Rhetoric
Dialogue and Rhetoric is another famous Marvel book that contains knowledge about witchcraft and spells that could help Agatha rediscover her powers.
20) Agatha still has nosy neighbors
Agatha's comment about her neighbors hints that she's still struggling to make good relations with people around her. In WandVision, she pretended to be Wanda's caring neighbor but became the most notorious one.
21) The old pendant from the 17th century
The mysterious pendant found at the crime scene in Agatha All Along belongs to the character's costume from the Marvel comic book. This hints at the trials in Salem and Agatha's connection to witchcraft.
22) Alice Wu-Gulliver is a cop
Alice Wu-Gulliver investigated magic in the Marvel comics, but in the latest show, she appeared as a cop investigating the crimes.
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