The Reel Review
After a mysterious teenage boy helps her break free from a spell, Agatha Harkness, the arch nemesis of the Marvel Universe’s Scarlet Witch Wanda Maximoff, must pass a series of tests to regain her powers that were stripped from her during her banishment. Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone and Joe Locke star in this Disney+ spinoff of WandaVision.
Hahn has never been better as the evil but immensely charismatic Agatha, in a fantasy series that showcases some impressive LGBTQ+ representation in the normally very straight Marvel Universe. It also manages to be a bit more tongue in cheek, with lots of goofy humor and clever quips alongside the usual fan service Easter eggs. Of the coven of witches, the hilarious and smart-mouthed LuPone is a standout. Plaza and Locke (Heartstopper) both more than hold their own as Rio and Teen.
After a somewhat shaky start, the fantasy miniseries picks up once Agatha’s newly-assembled coven starts their journey to pass the trials of the Witches’ Road. The two-part finale is mostly satisfying. While not quite as strong as WandaVision, Agatha All Along is still an entertaining good time thanks to Hahn’s phenomenal performance and a fun ensemble cast.
REEL FACTS
• Agatha All Along is the first live action series about a Marvel Comics character who does not have their own comic book series.
• Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza also both appeared in the hit TV comedy series Parks and Recreation.
• Agatha All Along was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia and the Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank, California.
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