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Vision may not have been a mainstream comic book hero, but his popularity has soared thanks to his pivotal role in the MCU. Fans have grown increasingly invested in the character, portrayed by Paul Bettany in both the films and WandaVision. The latter series, which was a major hit, also marked what seemed to be Vision’s tragic end in the MCU.

Technically, Vision met his demise at the hands of Thanos, but he was somewhat resurrected by Wanda in WandaVision. However, when her fabricated reality was shattered, Vision vanished once more. To the delight of many, Vision is set to return in his own standalone series, Vision Quest.

While the series is still a ways off from premiering, it’s already one of the most anticipated projects in the MCU. As such, every new piece of information is worth noting—like the recent rumor we’ve just uncovered, which...

Vision has never been a mainstream comic book hero, but thanks to his MCU story, the character’s popularity has increased and more and more fans are interested in the character played by Paul Bettany in the movies and in WandaVision. The latter miniseries, which was a major hit, is also where Vision met his supposed end in the MCU.

Okay, technically, he died at the hands of Thanos, but he was – sort of – revived by Wanda in WandaVision, but when her fake reality ended up being shattered, Vision also disappeared. But, to the positive surprise of many, Vision will be back once again in his own standalone series Vision Quest.

The project is still some time from premiering, but we are dealing with a highly anticipated project, so every piece of news we can get is worth it, including the rumor we’ve just gotten our hands on and...

This article contains spoilers for "Agatha All Along."

Jac Schaeffer's 2024 TV series "Agatha All Along" stars Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness, a wicked sorceress who serves as a nemesis to the Scarlet Witch. The show is a direct spinoff of 2021's "WandaVision," where the character was first introduced. The new series saw Agatha forming a new coven of witches so that they along with her new teenage sidekick Teen (Joe Locke) could face the trials of the Witches' Road, a mysterious process that grants its survivors any wish they want. Agatha lost her witch powers, so she very much would like to have them back. The series also featured Aubrey Plaza as the Rio Vidal aka Death (who was Agatha's ex-girlfriend), as well as living legend, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and Debra Jo Rupp.

The shows from within the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been a little frustrating to viewers,...

Agatha All Along has been one of the great TV hits this year. Disney Plus tends to release its new shows all year round but this one was extra special because it actually premiered during the Fall TV season and entertained us all in the run-up to Halloween. Marvel Television truly triumphed with this one, with showrunner Jac Schaeffer delivering a series that truly felt like a TV show (and not just a six-part movie).

The Marvel Cinematic Universe show was one of the titles responsible for driving 4.4 million new subscribers to the Disney Plus streaming service, performing extremely well on a lower budget. It also received widespread acclaim from fans and critics, with many regarding it among Marvel's three best shows yet (along with parent series WandaVision and Loki).

However, two weeks after the show's completion, fans have found a gripe to have with it. The good news is...

Agatha All Along is the latest release in the MCU. The show was different from anything Marvel has done before, as it focused on the magical and occult side of the universe, using lesser-known characters.

Despite some fans expecting review-bombing and boycotts due to the show’s Dei focus, this didn’t happen. The show proved that what really matters is the quality of the story, not all the outside noise.

Agatha All Along ended with strong reviews, good viewership, and was the cheapest Marvel production so far, mainly using practical sets and effects. This positive reception boosts its potential for the future.

The show also had the highest viewer retention rate of all MCU shows.

Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, recently spoke with the Phase Hero podcast team about the current atmosphere at Marvel Studios. He mentioned Agatha All Along as a key part of that atmosphere and...

‘Agatha All Along’ is MCU’s most recent release. The show was unlike anything that Marvel released so far since it really focused on that magical and occult side of the MCU using relatively unknown characters.

Despite plenty of fans expecting review-bombing campaigns and boycotts due to the show’s Dei orientation. This didn’t happen. The show ultimately proved that none of that stuff matters as long as the show is good.

‘Agatha All Along’ ended its run with solid reviews, solid viewership, and as the cheapest production to date due to mostly relying on practical sets and effects. This all reflects on the show positively, boosting its future potential.

Also, the show had the highest viewer retention rate out of all MCU shows.

Brad Winderbaum the head of Marvel Television recently sat down with the crew at Phase Hero podcast and commented on the overall atmosphere currently at Marvel Studios.

Marvel and DC have long been battling for the title of who does it better when it comes to the superhero genre. But fans have unanimously agreed that this time, DC’s The Penguin far surpassed any of its competitors’ TV shows, including Agatha All Along.

The WandaVision spin-off miniseries premiered with mixed reactions from fans but managed to win over the audience due to its many twists and mysteries. However, final ratings declare the clear winner as the Colin Farrell show’s final episode trumps the ratings of Kathryn Hahn’s show’s highest-rated episode. Even the president of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige has to acknowledge the show’s superiority.

The power-packed finale: A perfect ending Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credits: HBO

The Penguin has been proclaimed as the best DC TV show ever since fans watched the first episode. It soon began to climb...

Brad Winderbaum, Head of Streaming, Television and Animation at Marvel Studios, was on hand at D23 Brazil this weekend to provide a few - admittedly vague - updates about the McU's streaming future.

Asked whether we'll see more of Agatha Harkness after Agatha All Along's huge cliffhanger, Winderbaum started, "Jac Schaeffer has an incredible imagination and she had a vision for this show and for these characters that really was unique and allowed Kathryn Hahn to embody this character so significantly. I feel like, as an actress, she is going to forever be bonded to Agatha Harkness."

When it was put to the executive that Marvel Studios has submitted Agatha All Along as a comedy series for awards season rather than a limited series, he teased, "I think that we all want to see more adventures in Westview. That poor town, I mean, can they catch a break? Between WandaVision and Agatha,...

“Agatha All Along” has come and gone, and sadly, we must march ever forward. But you don’t have to do that without some good shows to watch. In fact, showrunner Jac Schaeffer has a few recommendations for you to watch that specifically inspired “Agatha.”

Marvel’s latest series, like its predecessor, is full of twists and turns and even a few jumps in time. It draws inspiration from both real life witchcraft and witches of pop culture.

Not all of these will be witchy, but according to Schaeffer, they’re definitely “touchstones for me and the kind of storytelling I do with these puzzle box shows.

So, here are five shows to watch next.

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As far as twisty TV goes, you can’t get much twistier than “The Twilight Zone.” The anthology show created by legendary TV writer and producer Rod Serling — who hosted...

Brazil’s D23 event is over, and we’ve got lots of updates on upcoming MCU projects! This includes a new look at Thunderbolts* and a teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World.

The 2024/2025 release schedule is set, but what’s coming after that? We can expect two big Avengers movies, and fans are hoping to see more stories for some of their favorite characters.

Cinepop got the chance to talk with Marvel Television executive Brad Winderbaum after the D23 panel and ask him about some popular project ideas.

First up was the possibility of continuing Agatha’s story. You probably know that Agatha All Along recently finished with great reviews and strong viewership, so we’re hoping to see more of her in the MCU.

Jac Schaeffer has an incredible imagination and she had a vision for this show and for these characters that really was unique and...

Brazil’s D23 is behind us and luckily we’ve got plenty of updates on the upcoming MCU projects including one special new look at ‘Thunderbolts*’ and a brand new teaser trailer for ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’

The release slate for 2024/2025 is clear, but what’s going to happen beyond that? We can look forward to two major ‘Avengers’ releases, and fans have been hoping that stories of some of the fan-favorite characters will also continue.

Cinepop had the opportunity to chat with Marvel Television executive Brad Winderbaum following the D23 panel and got the opportunity to ask him about some frequently mentioned potential projects.

First on the schedule was a potential continuation of Agatha’s journey. As you are likely aware, ‘Agatha All Along’ recently finished its run with raving reviews and solid viewership so we’re hoping to see more of that side of the MCU.

Jac Schaeffer...

The final episode of "Agatha All Along" opens with one of the most shattering moments of the series. In flashback, Kathryn Hahn's Agatha, heavily pregnant in the middle of the woods, goes into labor alone. Again and again, viewers have been told that Agatha is the most powerful witch around, but she's still no match for Death herself, embodied by Aubrey Plaza's wonderful wild card Rio. When Rio appears as Agatha is about to give birth, the latter knows immediately what it means; her son is fated to die in childbirth or be delivered stillborn, as was common in the 1700s.

Agatha is not having it, though, and she pleads with Death to spare her boy. She does for a time, but Nicolas "Nicky" Scratch (Abel Lysenko) dies later, meeting with Rio while his mother sleeps. It's all incredibly heartbreaking, but Nicky's story also left "Agatha All Along...

Agatha All Along is one of the biggest shows of the fall. In terms of hype and excitement, it feels like one of the biggest of Marvel's Disney+ shows since the streaming service launched in 2019.

After fans watched all nine episodes of Agatha All Along, there's going to be a long wait until Agatha All Along season 2 (or whatever iteration that continues this story) hits Disney+. That's the bad news. The good news is two-fold. It sure sounds like Agatha All Along season 2 is going to happen. Disney and Marvel haven't officially confirmed the series will be back, but showrunner Jac Schaeffer sure made it sound like more Agatha is on the way after that incredible season 1 ending and finale, via Marvel.

And, on top of that, we have a lot of good and witchy shows like Agatha All Along while we wait for season 2.

Let's get the list started...

Forget jam-packed, this week's episode of the Empire podcast is positively marmaladen with great guests, folks! To kick things off, Chris Hewitt talks to Paddington In Peru stars Hugh Bonneville and Emily Mortimer (the new Mrs. Brown) about tarantulas, Paddington tantrums, and shooting in the wilds of Basingstoke [20:47 — 35:27 approx]. Then, that man Hewitt peels back the layers of magical-social-realist drama Bird with the great British director Andrea Arnold as the duo discuss working with non-actors, switching between TV and filmmaking, and shooting in Gravesend [51:56 - 1:07:39 approx]. And as if that weren't treat enough, we've also got an extended excerpt from our spoiler special interview with Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer, in which we learn all about [Spoiler], [Bigger Spoiler] and shooting in [Spoiler] [1:34:29 - 1:50:10 approx].

Then, Chris is joined back in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey for a merry old show in which this week's listener question has the podding quartet breaking down...

Agatha All Along follows a coven of witches traveling the Witches' Road in hopes of obtaining that which they most desire. Unfortunately, it was ultimately revealed there wasn't a prize at the end of the path for Agatha and audiences alike. The highly acclaimed series broke the long-standing tradition in the Marvel Cinematic Universe of teasing what's to come with a post-credits scene. It seemed like a strange decision, especially since many things could've been set up.

What happened to Death? Is Wanda really "gone"? Where is Billy's brother, Tommy? The seeds for any of these storylines could've been planted during a post-credits scene and yet we got nothing. Audiences fast-forwarded until the end of the last episode only to find a black screen. But in a strange turn of events, we learned it wasn't always meant to be this way.

There were several ideas of what could've been shown,...

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe proved to be a disjointed mess of aimless stories without much of anything substantial connecting them, with Marvel's actual shows and movies being of wildly mixed quality. Phase 5, on the other hand, has a clearer aim and focus on the multiverse, with Kang having shown up in places as a way to build him up as the next Thanos — before that failed miserably and the character got scrapped from the MCU.

Just like Phase 4, the current phase of the MCU has fluctuated in terms of quality, producing some of the lowest-rated titles in the entire Marvel experiment (like "Secret Invasion") as well as some truly special and deservedly acclaimed movies like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." In between those extremes, however, is a curious case. "Agatha All Along," the latest Marvel TV show, and the first spin-off of another MCU series, has gone...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe came back in a big way in 2024, and after complaints that superhero fatigue was tanking the world’s highest-grossing franchise, it seems all we needed was a bit of camp to bring things back around. Despite the lauded legacy of Jac Schaeffer’s WandaVision, the idea of focusing an entire spinoff on Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness seemed like a gamble. Boasting a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ actors and promises from Aubrey Plaza (Aubrey Plaza) that it would be a "gay explosion" meant that fans had to deal with the usual cries that the MCU has gone ‘woke.’

Thankfully, while The Marvels felt the wrath of those unable to handle a movie led by women, Agatha All Along has defied expectations. From debuting one of the most important gay characters from Marvel Comics to giving us the MCU’s first lesbian kiss, Agatha All Along did...

These two statements have generally been accepted as true: sequels are worse than the original, and Marvel has struggled since the Infinity Saga ended. Despite that, Agatha All Along has broken through to become one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe entries in years. The two-part finale had 4.6 and 3.9 million views in just the first day, a drastic increase from Loki's season one finale viewership of 1.9 million in the first five days.

That's not the only way the WandaVision spin-off stands out. It's been lauded for its structure, compelling characters, and skill with balancing tone. In part because of these writing successes, Agatha All Along also has the highest continuation rate of any Marvel series, proving that the studio has finally mastered how to bring the cosmic implications of the cinematic universe to the small screen.

However, some fans found the finale a little bit disappointing, alternatively citing their...

Disney+’s Agatha All Along ended on a major cliffhanger, and as intense as the previous episodes have been, it was also an emotional ride for the characters. Joe Locke, who played Billy Maximoff slash William Kaplan, confessed that the scene where he was trying to find a body for his brother, Tommy, was difficult to film.

Credits: Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along / Disney+

Fans would recall at the end of WandaVision that the Maximoff brothers were still together when Wanda released Westview and let her family go. Her children, as well as Vision, vanished with the hex that she created around their town.

Joe Locke on Filming Billy Maximoff’s Most Intense Scene in Agatha All Along

The two-part season finale of Agatha All Along was packed with action, magic, and drama rolled into one epic journey. At the end of the first season, viewers were treated to...

One of the most exciting parts of Agatha All Along was the mystery surrounding Agatha’s son, Nicholas Scratch. Fans came up with many theories, like Agatha sacrificing him for the Darkhold or Mephisto being his father.

But the truth behind Nicholas was simpler. Agatha had a son who was meant to die at birth or soon after. To save him, she made a deal with Lady Death, sacrificing many lives in exchange for more time with her son.

As Agatha put it, sometimes little boys just die. Nicholas eventually understood the cost of his life and chose not to sacrifice a group of witches to extend it. He promised his mother they would do it the next day, but he fell asleep and passed away. Agatha has never forgiven Rio for taking him from her, and she blames herself for not being able to save him.

One mystery that...

One of the most exciting aspects of ‘Agatha All Along’ was definitely the mystery behind Agatha’s son – Nicholas Scratch. Over the course of the show, we’ve developed several theories. Ranging from Agatha sacrificing him to acquire Darkhold to Mephisto fathering him in the first place.

The truth behind Nicholas ended up being much more straightforward and grounded. Agatha gave birth to a son who was supposed to die either during the birth itself or shortly after birth. She made a deal with Lady Death, to buy Nicky some time, she sacrificed numerous lives for her.

But, as Agatha put it, sometimes little boys just die. We know that Nicholas at one point figured out the cost of his life and decided not to sacrifice “a round” of witches to prolong it. He promised his mother that they would sacrifice them tomorrow fell asleep and died. Agatha has never...

In Agatha All Along's finale, we learned more about Agatha Harkness' past and the truth about her son, Nicky (better known to comic book fans as Nicholas Scratch).

Just as Agatha was about to give birth, Death showed up to claim the child; however, the witch pleaded for more time and seemingly bought that by killing witches. On the one night - at Nicky's prompting - that she didn't, Death finally came for him and Agatha, ashamed of her actions, spent hundreds of years murdering her fellow magic-users on the "Witches' Road" to avoid being reunited with the boy.

Much has been said about who his father could be and, in a new interview, Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer dropped her biggest hint yet that Rio Vidal/Death conceived the child with the show's title character.

"I will say [Laughs] that when we were casting sometimes we were like, 'Does that kid look like Rio?...

Marvel’s Agatha All Along series came to a close on Disney+ last week, and despite speculation that Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) might appear (or be resurrected), it didn’t happen. While speaking with THR, showrunner Jac Schaeffer explained how close they actually got to including Wanda in the series.

“It wasn’t really a for-real conversation, and to speak plainly, it’s a larger conversation of casting, logistics, availability, and budget,” Schaeffer said. “Also, to me, on a creative level, it didn’t feel fair to the character of Agatha. This is her story, and the idea of bringing Wanda back felt like it would upend that in a way. I love Wanda desperately, and I feel she is a part of the show in that the repercussions of her actions ripple throughout this chapter. Of course, we also have her son, and we positioned him to have big...

The finale of Agatha All Along managed to give Billy Maximoff his origin story as Wiccan, who is a crucial part of the Young Avengers line-up of heroes who are being assembled by Kamala Khan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Billy Maximoff || Credit: Marvel Television

Given that the finale focused very heavily on the origins of Wiccan as fans know him from the comics, a few fans are miffed about the fact that the show feels more like it was focused on Billy despite having Agatha’s name on it.

Jac Schaeffer believes that the show about Agatha after all Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along,

Jac Schaeffer went on The Official Marvel Podcast to talk about her show and its ending. While the writer acknowledged that the show had a focus on Billy, she was adamant that it was all bout Agatha all along anyway.

Agatha All Along concluded with a two-episode finale last week, and we recently asked you to vote so we could determine what Cbm's readers made of the WandaVision spin-off.

The results are now in, and you might be surprised by the outcome!

2239 of you voted, and a whopping 42% (947) went with the most positive option, "Excellent." 27% (615) of you felt it was "Very Good," 15% (329) went with "Good," and only 9% (191) clicked on the most negative choice, "Awful."

It's fair to say that Agatha All Along wasn't exactly the most anticipated Disney+ Marvel series, but the show quickly established itself as a must-watch for many fans. A second season has not been announced, but the fact that Disney has submitted the show in the comedy categories for the upcoming awards season has led to speculation that Marvel might be planning to continue the story.

Even if they don't, we know that Agatha and...

Though the recent two-episode finale of Agatha All Along was seen as a fairly satisfying conclusion by a lot of viewers, some were left a little disappointed by the lack of any major reveals or cameos, and episode 9 included a plot twist that definitely didn't work for everyone.

As we reported prior to the finale, it was revealed that the Witches' Road was never actually real... until it was! It turns out that the Ballad of the Witches' Road was something Agatha and her son Nicholas Scratch made up to pass the time, before Harkness began to use the song to lure unsuspecting witches to her so she could steal their power.

This is exactly what Agatha was planning to do with the makeshift coven she assembled in the series premiere, but Billy Maximoff used his vast untapped abilities to shape a brand-new reality, essentially creating the Road and every...

Many fans thought Wanda/Scarlet Witch was going to make an appearance on Agatha All Along!

However, Elizabeth Olsen did not reprise her character at all, leaving some disappointed and others relieved that she didn’t overshadow the series’ story.

Now that all episodes have been released, showrunner Jac Schaeffer, who also lead WandaVision, is dishing on just why Wanda didn’t appear.

Keep reading to find out more…

“It wasn’t really a for-real conversation, and to speak plainly, it’s a larger conversation of casting, logistics, availability, and budget,” she told THR. “Also, to me, on a creative level, it didn’t feel fair to the character of Agatha. This is her story, and the idea of bringing Wanda back felt like it would upend that in a way.”

“I love Wanda desperately, and I feel she is a part of the show in that the repercussions of...

Unlike the majority of Marvel Studios movies and shows, Agatha All Along did not feature a post-credits scene after the recent two-episode finale.

Showrunner Jac Schaeffer has confirmed that she did write "a number of post-credit scenes," which she has "done on every Marvel project [she's] ever worked on," but "ultimately, it was a Marvel decision not to have a tag on this show."

Now, scooper Mttsh has shared some details on two of the scrapped stingers, and, honestly, they don't sound particularly exciting.

The first would reportedly have caught up with Jennifer Kale as she searches for the doctor who she initially believed to be responsible for taking her powers, while the second saw Death follow Wiccan and Ghost Agatha into the portal as they embark on their quest to find Tommy Maximoff.

One of them had Jennifer Kale looking for the doctor who is still alive somehow https://t.

After nine exciting episodes that continued the story from WandaVision, Agatha All Along concluded on October 30, 2024. It was a fun journey, and while many fans predicted the major events, there were still plenty of surprises and thrills that made the show a real success.

However, the path to success was bumpy, much like the Witches’ Road in the series. At first, the show received mixed reviews from both critics and fans, but it quickly picked up steam and became beloved by many.

This article will focus on how well the series performed and why we confidently say that Agatha All Along is a true hit that cannot be overlooked!

If you’ve watched the series, you probably know how it all wrapped up. We had correctly guessed that the Teen would be revealed as Wiccan and that Rio Vidal was actually Lady Death.

As for Agatha, she took a powerful journey down the Witches’ Road,...

After nine thrilling episodes that carried on the plot that began in WandaVision, Agatha All Along came to an end on October 30, 2024. It was a really enjoyable trip, and although the majority of the series’ significant events were foreseen by the fans, there were still plenty of thrills and excitement for the show to be considered a true hit.

But, the road was as rough as the in-show Witches’ Road. If you remember, the series had a very rough start, with critics and fans reacting lukewarmly to the initial episodes, but the series quickly gained momentum and soon became loved by both fans and critics.

In fact, this article will be dedicated to that aspect, as you will find out just how well the series did and why we are in the right when we say that, indeed, Agatha All Along is a proper hit series and that there is no way of denying that!

The news that Aubrey Plaza was joining the MCU as part of Agatha All Along's cast was met with pure excitement from fans of the Parks and Recreation star.

While Rio Vidal isn't the biggest name character from the comics, it's fair to say we were all intrigued by what Plaza would bring to the table as the witch. However, when she was revealed as Death, it was quickly theorised that Marvel Studios must have much bigger plans for her beyond the WandaVision follow-up.

What those are is hard to say, and while the moment has passed for Death to ally herself with Thanos, we're sure she won't shy away from encouraging Doctor Doom in the next Avengers movies.

Over the past few days, much has been said about what the future holds in store for Plaza's Death and a resurfaced rumour from last June might offer a better idea...

Agatha All Along introduced several key characters tied to the magical and supernatural side of the MCU, especially those connected to the Scarlet Witch. One of the most important is Billy Maximoff, also known as Wiccan.

In Marvel Comics, Wiccan is one of the most well-known magic users and has been part of many big storylines. Fans of the comics will know that Wiccan is gay and is in a relationship with Teddy Altman, also known as Hulkling.

In the show, Billy has a boyfriend named Eddie, but he only appears briefly. When fans heard that Billy had a boyfriend in the MCU, many thought it would be Hulkling. However, Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer shared a different story.

Schaeffer explained that there were initial plans to introduce Teddy Altman, also known as Hulkling, as Billy’s boyfriend.

At first, Eddie was even going to be named Teddy as a nod to the comics.

It’s time to update your awards predictions at Gold Derby, because a major TV contender has just announced its strategy for the upcoming 2025 kudos. “Agatha All Along,” Disney Plus’ spin-off of “WandaVision” starring Kathryn Hahn as a centuries-old, sassy witch, will submit in the comedy categories at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and next year’s Emmys, per our sister site Variety. The show was originally designed to be a limited series with a beginning, middle, and end.

Two years ago, Hahn received nominations for “WandaVision” at the Emmys and Critics Choice Awards in the limited series races for playing Agnes The Nosy Neighbor, aka Agatha Harkness. The quirky song “Agatha All Along” by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, which won the Best Music & Lyrics Emmy, told the tale of how Agatha was actually responsible for everything that had happened in the fictional town of Westview.

Hahn’s character...

The premiere of Agatha All Along began with "Detective Agnes" discovering Wanda Maximoff's dead body, and even though we never saw her face, a lot of fans expected Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch to show up in the recent finale.

The former Avenger never appeared, and we only got a vague update on her current MCU status (she's dead... unless she isn't?), and it sounds like enlisting Olsen for a cameo was never a real possibility.

While speaking to THR, showrunner Jac Schaeffer explained why she felt that bringing Wanda back for the finale would have ended up being detrimental to Agatha's story.

"It wasn’t really a for-real conversation, and to speak plainly, it’s a larger conversation of casting, logistics, availability, and budget. Also, to me, on a creative level, it didn’t feel fair to the character of Agatha. This is her story, and the idea...

Disney+ has waved its magic wand to place “Agatha” in the comedy category.

Under the banner of Marvel Television Studios, the hit new spin-off series “Agatha All Along,” starring Kathryn Hahn, will be submitted in the comedy categories for the upcoming awards season, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and next year’s Emmy race, Variety has learned exclusively. The move aligns “Agatha” in a competitive lineup, as it will face acclaimed comedies like ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” FX’s “The Bear” and HBO/Max’s “Hacks.”

This decision places Hahn in the running against heavyweights such as Jean Smart, Quinta Brunson, and Ayo Edebiri — who have each won the TV comedy actress race for their respective shows over the past three years. For Hahn, who’s never been nominated for a Globe, a mention could be pivotal as she seeks to make a mark at next year’s Emmys ceremony.

Marvel Studios last Wednesday conjured the final two episodes of Agatha All Along on Disney+, delivering one of the superhero studio’s most satisfying series yet. Not knowing what to expect, the WandaVision spinoff, starring Kathryn Hahn as the witch Agatha Harkness, presented fans with a spooky series that pushes the boundaries of any Marvel-related content. While Agatha’s journey along the Witch’s Road is filled with twists, tragic romance, and self-discovery, it almost featured another fan-favorite character, Hulkling, but Marvel said no.

According to Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer, there were early talks about Billy’s boyfriend Eddie (Miles Gutierrez-Riley) being named Teddy, as in Teddy Altman, aka Hulkling. While fans of the green-skinned Young Avenger would have popped for the character’s inclusion, Marvel shut the idea down for unclear reasons. I could speculate why Hulkling was left out of the show, but Jac Schaeffer is...

Marvel is always thinking about the next thing. Just watch their most recent show, Agatha All Along. That one ended on a "tune in to see what happens next" kind of note, although we don't know if there are plans for another season. But maybe Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) and budding witch Billy (Joe Locke) will turn up in a new movie instead? Marvel has something simmering.

Honestly, having to be on constant lookout for how Marvel is setting up the next movie or TV show can make watching them a little exhausting. I liked that, generally speaking, Agatha All Along stood enough on its own that I wasn't thinking about that very often. And there wasn't a post-credits sequence, something Marvel has trained fans to expect. "I wrote a number of post-credit scenes, as I've done on every Marvel project I've ever worked on, because it's the thing that changes...

[This story contains major spoilers from Agatha All Along’s two-episode finale.]

Just as she did in 2021 with WandaVision, Jac Schaeffer and her latest Marvel series, Agatha All Along, have left fans wanting more of her storytelling spell.

In the Gandja Monteiro-directed two-episode finale, Agatha (Kathryn Hahn), Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) and Billy Maximoff (Joe Locke) completed their journey across the Witches’ Road, but the mystical realm turned out to be nothing more than a byproduct of Billy’s subconscious and his pop cultural interests. Most of all, his spell-created dimension was inspired by “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road,” which Agatha’s 6-year-old son, Nicky Scratch, originated in 1756. That’s also the same year that Agatha’s former lover, Death (Aubrey Plaza), took Nicky’s life, and despite her willingness to satisfy Death’s latest demand of Billy, Agatha swerved at the last minute, sacrificing herself instead to save Billy.

This action opened the door for Ghost Agatha, a destination that...

Warning: Contains major spoilers for the entirety of Agatha All Along

If there's one thing Marvel loves, it's a final battle. According to the MCU handbook, the epic culmination of a hero's journey must end with a big CGI-fuelled spectacle where good and evil clash via pew-pew laser hands before justice is won and the end credits roll. But Agatha Harkness isn't one to play by the rules, and that was especially true of her solo series, which consistently defied expectation — don't say it — all along. WandaVision sequel Agatha All Along followed its predecessor with some big swings that played with the Marvel formula, conjuring key elements into something new and, dare we say, even magical.

Yet the full extent of this didn’t become clear until the two-part finale that turned the show on its head faster than Lilia Calderu flipping those cards and reversing the tower. Because as it turns out,...

Agatha All Along wrapped up on October 30, 2024, after nine thrilling episodes that continued the story from WandaVision. It was an exciting journey, and while fans predicted many key moments, the series still delivered enough surprises to be considered a true success.

Billy emerged as one of the standout characters, and the chemistry between him and Agatha was one of the highlights of the show. Although Agatha’s story seemed to end after her kiss with Rio (Lady Death), it appears that her relationship with Billy isn’t finished yet.

While we hinted at how this might connect to a potential Scarlet Witch storyline, showrunner Jac Schaeffer has confirmed that we can expect to see more of Agatha and Billy in the future, which is sure to delight many fans of the series.

As mentioned, you probably know how it all ended. The Teen was revealed to be Wiccan, which many of us predicted,...

Gandja Monteiro helmed the last two episodes of Agatha All Along, and the director has now taken to Instagram to share some revealing new behind-the-scenes photos and video of some key moments from the finale.

If you haven't watched yet, major spoilers follow.

After getting a power recharge from Wiccan (Joe Locke) in episode 8, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) selfishly decides to leave the "Teen" to his fate, but when he asks about her late son, Nicholas Scratch, the witch has a change of heart and takes Billy Maximoff's place by kissing Rio Vidal, aka Death, (Aubrey Plaza) thus giving her life for his.

The final episode focuses on Agatha's backstory and the deal she made with Death to give Nicholas a few years of life. At the end, we return to the present day, with Harkness' ghost appearing to Billy and taking on the role of his "spirit guide...

Agatha All Along proved to be a satisfying journey for fans, though the absence of characters like Mephisto, Speed (who was at least hinted at for a future story), and Hulkling did disappoint some.

There's plenty of time for them to appear in future stories, of course, and showrunner Jac Schaeffer has now confirmed there were once plans for Teddy Altman to appear in the WandaVision follow-up.

In fact, William Kaplan/Billy Maximoff's boyfriend, Eddie (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), was going to be called Teddy! Had that happened, we'd imagine his true identity as a Kree/Skrull hybrid would have been saved for a post-credits scene or something along those lines.

"There were early conversations [about Hulkling]," Schaeffer tells Entertainment Weekly. "[Eddie] was originally called Teddy because we were looking at the artwork and thinking about that. That was a Marvel decision to not have him be Hulkling for the purposes of our show."

"Within our show,...

Agatha All Along ended on October 30, 2024, after nine exciting episodes that continued the story that started in WandaVision. It was a truly fun ride, and while the fans predicted most of the series’ important moments, the series still offered more than enough thrills and excitement for it to be called a proper hit.

Billy is one of the series’ breakout characters, and the dynamic that existed between him and Agatha was one of the series’ biggest moments. While Agatha is no more after that kiss with Rio (Lady Death), it seems that her and Billy’s story is not over yet.

We have teased how this could all tie into a potential Scarlet Witch story, but we have now received confirmation from the showrunner herself, Jac Schaeffer, who clearly stated that we can expect to see more of Agatha and Billy in the future. This is sure to make a...

‘Agatha All Along’ is the latest show in the MCU. It looked at the magical and spooky side of the MCU and introduced new characters that could be important in the future if the studio wants to explore these themes again.

Many of the characters in the show were new, along with some familiar faces like Agatha and Mrs. Hart. However, in a recent podcast on The Ringer-Verse YouTube channel, showrunner Jac Schaeffer shared that Madisynn from *She-Hulk* was almost included in the coven.

“[We wanted] to get Madisynn on the Witches’ Road, but it just didn’t work. It was shoehorning”

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Madisynn King is a woman who accidentally got sent to a scary dimension by Donny Blaze while she was volunteering at Mystic Castle. She makes a deal with a demon to escape and ends up in Kamar-Taj, where she becomes friends with Wong. Since then, many fans have wanted...

Don’t worry, fans of the 1999 movie Cruel Intentions: the creators of the new adaptation for Prime haven’t forgotten to pay tribute to the classic Sarah Michelle Gellar starrer.

To help satiate the old fans while hoping to lure new ones, Showrunners Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman told an audience at Deadline’s inaugural TV Sidebar as the Scad Savannah Film Festival Saturday that they added multiple Easter eggs in the pilot to pay homage to the film.

They’ve already announced one big one: Sean Patrick Thomas, who starred as Ronald in the original, is back playing a professor in the new iteration that stars Sarah Catherine Hook (Caroline Merteuil) and Zac Burgess (Lucien Valmont) as the affluent step-siblings bent on causing mayhem. When a hazing incident puts Caroline’s sorority in jeopardy, she enlists Lucien’s help to get the vice president’s daughter Annie (Savannah Lee Smith...

The Witches’ Road nearly led us to a Madisynn King encore.

Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer, as a guest on The Ringerverse’s latest House of R podcast (embedded above), revealed that one cameo from a previous Marvel property that she tried to make happen involved She-Hulk‘s scene-stealing party girl Madisynn, played by Patty Guggenheim.

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Agatha All Along doesn’t have an end credits scene.

When the two-episode finale aired on Wednesday night (October 30), many fans of the Disney+ series expectedw a bonus scene or two, as is often tradition for Marvel productions.

According to executive producer Jac Schaeffer, that was not her decision.

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“That’s a Marvel decision. I know nothing more than that,” the producer told Variety.

She did come up with several ideas for potential post-credits sequences, “because you always do on every Marvel everything,” she explained. However, she “was told that we weren’t going to do a tag on this show. That doesn’t affect my work, or my vision for the show.”

Her previous MCU series, WandaVision, featured a tag in which Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff was revealed to be living in a remote cabin somewhere, and her Scarlet Witch alter ego was seen in another room,...

Agatha All Along wrapped up its first (and likely only) season this week, and showrunner Jac Schaeffer has been sharing some interesting details about certain things that didn't make the cut.

During an in-depth chat with The Ringer-Verse, Schaeffer revealed that she originally wanted to bring back a surprising character from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law to be a part of Agatha's makeshift coven.

“[We wanted] to get Madisynn on the Witches’ Road, but it just didn’t work. It was shoehorning."

As divisive as She-Hulk proved to be, most would likely agree that the episode featuring the debut of Madisynn King was a lot of fun.

Actress Patty Guggenheim's party girl became swept up in Jennifer Walters' affairs following her encounter with former Kamar-Taj student turned magician Donny Blaze. After being called as a witness, she strikes up a friendship with Wong (Benedict Wong), before returning in the episode's hilarious...

Agatha All Along is the latest show in the MCU. It takes place about three years after WandaVision and follows Agatha Harkness as she breaks free from her magical prison and goes on a journey along the Witches’ Road to regain her powers.

The show dives into a lesser-known part of the MCU—the world of magic and the occult. It also brings in some key characters for the MCU’s future, like Lady Death, Wiccan, and Jennifer Kale.

The show’s creator, Jac Schaeffer, also worked on WandaVision and Captain Marvel (uncredited). Her work in the MCU has been highly praised, thanks to her amazing attention to detail.

Recently, Schaeffer spoke with Decider about some of the show’s details and shared that Taylor Swift was actually a big influence on the project. Schaeffer discussed the music that inspired her as she worked, including Taylor Swift, whom she describes as a “storyteller.

‘Agatha All Along’ is MCU’s most recent installment. The show takes place around 3 years following the conclusion of ‘WandaVision’ and focuses on Agatha Harkness as she is freed from her magical prison and sets out onto the Witches Road to reclaim her powers.

The show focuses on a little known aspect of the MCU – the magical and the occult. It also introduced some important characters for the future of the MCU such as Lady Death, Wiccan, and Jennifer Kale.

The show’s creator is Jac Schaeffer who previously worked on ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ (uncredited). Schaeffer’s works so far have been praised as the best in the MCU and for a good reason, as the attention to details is amazing.

The screenwriter and producer recently let Decider pick her brains regarding several details of the show. Schaeffer revealed that Taylor Swift – in a way – influence the show.

Schaeffer...