‘Agatha All Along’ Review: The Spookiest and Sexiest Marvel Series to Date

This review is made possible by advanced screeners of Agatha All Along Episodes 1-4, provided to Agents of Fandom by Disney Studios Canada for review purposes.

When WandaVision first aired on Disney+, it took the internet by storm not only because it was a great series, but because it dominated the week-to-week conversation with flurries of theories. Agatha All Along is a true successor to WandaVision, maintaining the same mystery, intrigue, and potential to speculate about the future.

Although the series carries over a similar tone and multiple recurring characters from its predecessor, writer Jac Schaeffer still manages to ensure Agatha All Along has a unique feel. The horror elements utilized aren’t unique to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, the newest franchise installment takes them to new heights, making it by far the spookiest project of them all. Through four episodes, Agatha All Along is shaping up to be one of the best Marvel Disney+ series yet, as long as it can stick the landing in the second half.

Kathryn Hahn Is THAT Witch in ‘Agatha All Along’

It should come as no surprise that Kathryn Hahn is genuinely magnificent in Agatha All Along after immediately becoming a fan favorite as Agatha Harkness when WandaVision premiered. However, her greatness in this series can’t be understated; while her line delivery is impeccable, it’s her chemistry with every actor that comes on screen and physical acting skills that steal the show. As Agatha progresses through the story, Kathryn perfectly demonstrates the necessary outlandishness for a magical comic book-like tale of this magnitude to work.

Although Marvel projects are typically chock full of comedic quips and banter between characters, the writing in Agatha All Along delivers them in an entirely unique fashion. The jokes are far more mature and even raunchy in nature. The series is clearly directed to an older audience despite only being TV-14, with eerie visuals and a more adult style of comedy for Marvel Studios.

Aubrey Plaza and Kathryn Hahn’s Steaming Hot Chemistry Is Magical

The entire cast of Agatha All Along delivers outstanding performances through the first four episodes. Joe Locke shines as “Teen,” while Debra Jo Rupp, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and the legendary Patti LuPone all have fantastic individual moments as well. However, it’s Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal that truly stands out as the best part of this series outside of Kathryn Hahn.

The chemistry between Plaza and Hahn is red hot, and it’s impossible not to have a laser focus on the screen anytime they’re together. The history of Plaza’s character and how she knows Agatha remain a mystery, but it’s clear they have shared some intense times in the past. Together, they deliver performances that genuinely feel like they’ve known each other for hundreds of years. Even with the guest star fest of Deadpool & Wolverine releasing this year, Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal is still one of the most fun additions to the MCU in 2024.

Jac Schaeffer Conjurs Another Hit With ‘Agatha All Along’

While the distinct style of the series may not be for everyone, Agatha All Along knows what it’s trying to accomplish and does so with flying colors. It’s scary, funny, and an incredibly worthy instalment into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer, star Kathryn Hahn, and their coven of witches help introduce a dark new corner that is poised to become the talk of the town.

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