’Agatha All Along’ Episode 4 Recap & Review: Rio Vidal Joins for a Trial Most Groovy

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Agatha All Along Episode 4, “If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach You.”

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After a hilariously abrupt finish to the previous episode, Sharon, aka Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp), has perished and is no longer part of Agatha Harkness’ (Kathryn Hahn) coven walking the Witches’ Road. With the coven needing a new Green Witch, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza) is summoned in spooky fashion to join the squad and walk the road.

Her presence was missed in the last episode, so it’s an incredibly welcome addition to have Rio Vidal back in action. However, while Aubrey Plaza captures the attention of viewers, it’s Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn) who must lead the subsequent trial. Check out all the details from our Agatha All Along Episode 4, “If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach You,” recap below!

Aubrey Plaza Steals the Show as Rio Vidal in “If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach You”

The latest installment of Agatha All Along is undoubtedly the spookiest of the series to date. The additional horror elements are evident immediately at the onset of the episode when Rio Vidal emerges from the ground with body contortions similar to Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

With Rio’s addition, the coven is finally complete with a proper Green Witch part of the group. Her chemistry with Agatha Harkness is off the charts, amplifying the series’ sexual tension anytime they’re on screen together as Agatha tries to flirt to get Rio on her side. However, the pace of Agatha All Along Episode 4 moves quickly without much time to enjoy their banter. A cabin in the woods appears, marking the destination for their next trial.

Alice Wu-Gulliver Takes Center Stage in ‘Agatha All Along’

When they enter the house, Alice reveals she isn’t walking the road to uncover the cause of her mother Lorna’s (Elizabeth Anweis) death but to break the curse that plagues their family; her mother was using her crowds at concerts attempting to open the Witches’ Road. Unfortunately, when the ’70’s-themed trial begins, the entire coven inherits the Wu family curse as well in Agatha All Along Episode 4.

They battle the cursed demon that threatens them before coming to the realization that Lorna Wu’s Ballad of the Witches’ Road is actually a protection spell to keep the curse at bay. While all of the coven members deal with the effects of the curse, Teen (Joe Locke) gets the worst of it as he is thrown into a window and ultimately faints. However, the coven is able to dispel the curse and open the gate to the next trial by playing the ballad and learning to work together as a team.

‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 4 Review: The Truth Slowly Comes to Light

Similar to the past trial, the coven’s victory comes with a cost. Teen barely survives the encounter with the curse, revealing Agatha’s intense feelings of protectiveness towards him. It becomes clear that she believes he could be her long-lost son Nicholas Scratch, but Rio Vidal dissuades that notion. However, their encounter reveals more about their past together in the process.

Although Rio Vidal’s true identity has yet to be revealed, Agatha All Along Episode 4 partially opens the door unveiling portions of her history with Agatha Harkness. As the coven bonds over their past traumas, Rio reveals she was in love with Agatha, but her mysterious duties got in the way of their relationship. The mystery component of Agatha All Along is the most compelling portion of the series, with each episode revealing more clues along the way.

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