Is Agatha All Along based on WandaVision? Explained

The much-awaited Disney+ series Agatha All Along brings back one of the most fascinating characters in the Marvel universe, Agatha Harkness, from WandaVision. And while fans are coming back to Westview with the mysterious witch, questions about where the show fits into the timeline of the MCU go without saying.

The series, however, is not based on WandaVision. To further understand Agatha All Along and its meaning, we need to dive into the backstory, timeline connections, and set-up that will inform future Marvel narratives. Agatha All Along premiered on September 18, 2024, on Disney+.

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The timeline: Three years post-WandaVision

Understanding where Agatha All Along fits into the big picture determines much about this episode. The show happens three years after WandaVision. During the last episode of WandaVision, Agatha was overthrown by Wanda Maximoff, Scarlet Witch. She was relegated to Westview, destined to live in the TV fantasy role she'd taken of the nosy neighbor.

Instead of killing or banishing her, Wanda casts a spell that renders Agatha mentally imprisoned, thus continuing her life as the pesky neighbor, unaware of the powers she once held. Three years into the past, in the opening scenes of Agatha All Along, this impasse remains.

But with Agatha, the spell seems to have morphed a little, and she still thinks she would be one of the characters in any true crime drama, such as Mare of Easttown or the real Ms. Sharp in Sharp Objects.

This indicates the psychological state and how Wanda's spell affects Agatha's reality. Although the show opens with such a comical premise, tension builds up later as the magical forces surrounding Agatha shift.

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Agatha All Along takes fans back to Westview

It's exciting to see the return of so many WandaVision characters; most of Westview's residents appear in the first episode, except that Debra Jo Rupp's Mrs. Hart turns out to be Sharon Davis.

Another familiar face is Herb, which shows that though Agatha is under Wanda's spell, the Westview neighbors have been keeping an eye on her. This suggests that something deeper is going on between these residents and the witch.

As the plot thickens, the nature of the spell begins to shed its veil of mystery. Agatha is not only the funny neighbor in a sitcom existence-being, but something more sinister is brewing.

The second episode confirmed that outside forces were coming for Agatha. At the head of these is the Salem Seven: a powerful, threatening faction. It is thrilling and mysterious in this direction, with its magic hinting at delving into Agatha's past, particularly her past in Salem.

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A peek at Agatha's past: Salem and the Salem Seven

Agatha All Along has another new threat: the Salem Seven, led by Aubrey Plaza's character Rio. This entity seems intent on completing what Agatha's intended witch coven could not bring her downfall.

Adding Salem Seven brings much depth to the character of Agatha. It also sets up the possibility of understanding her history, especially by explaining how these interactions with Rio and others could have molded her into the witch we know today.

While WandaVision gave us hints of Agatha's Salem background, Agatha All Along might be the story that gives us more flashbacks and explanations. There will be some exposure to Agatha's journey from being an origin-based Salem witch to where she is now. That's going to be crucial for understanding what drives her, her powers, and all her survival instincts.

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In conclusion, Agatha All Along is both a branching of the storyline of Agatha Harkness and an inside study into the magical lore of the MCU. Set after WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the series goes into Agatha's background.

Moreover, it also will pave the way for future Marvel narratives. Therefore, it is a "must-see" for any fan who wishes to see how that character develops and how the mystical elements in the MCU unfold.