Agatha All Along: Agatha May Be Telling a Very Big Lie

As a seasoned Marvel fan with a knack for unraveling intricate storylines, I must confess that my suspicions about Agatha Harkness have been growing ever since she set foot on the Witches’ Road in Agatha All Along. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that she’s a saint or anything, but her demeanor and actions during this journey have led me to believe that there might be more than meets the eye when it comes to her claims of having walked the Witches’ Road.

As a fan, I can’t help but admire Agatha Harkness, who’s more of an enigma than a beloved figure in “Agatha All Along.” What sets her apart among witches is her supposed mastery of the Witches’ Road – a daunting path filled with trials she managed to survive. It’s a remarkable feat, one that seems to have claimed other witches who tried but failed. However, as we delve deeper into the series, three episodes in and having witnessed an entire trial on the Road myself, I find myself questioning Agatha’s claims. Frankly, I’m beginning to suspect that she might be spinning a yarn about her Witches’ Road experience. After all, her wardrobe is fabulous, but her tales could use a bit more credibility!

As a devoted fan, my suspicions about Agatha were already brewing during WandaVision, as she didn’t strike me as someone I could wholeheartedly trust. However, in the new series, these doubts intensified. It was when Teen started discussing the Witches’ Road with her and his desire to walk it that I began questioning Agatha’s authenticity regarding the path. Her discomfort seemed to indicate a past traumatic experience, but it also hinted at an uncertainty about her true abilities. Yes, she comprehends the fundamentals, but it’s the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience that worried me. This apprehension deepened when we witnessed Agatha gathering her coven. She knew she needed one and knew how to procure them, yet she initially overlooked the necessity of a green witch in her coven. It took a firm reminder for her to recall this essential requirement.

Following this, upon acquiring a stand-in green witch named Sharon, Agatha attempts to unlock the gateway to the Road, yet it appeared unsuccessful. When crooning the ballad didn’t immediately materialize the path, Agatha casually attributed it to having happened faster “the last time”, but we soon learn that her true intention in forming a coven was to provoke them into anger so they could attack her with their powers, enabling her to amass power through theft. At that instant, it appears as though Agatha had never truly summoned the Road before and instead was devising a more effective method of gaining power by deceit. Then, once the gateway to the Road is unlocked, Agatha exhibits apprehension about venturing forth and seems bewildered or even taken aback when the door closed behind her, trapping the coven with no other exit option but through it.

As a fervent admirer, I find myself recounting the initial ordeal. Agatha, my dear character, seemed uncertain about embarking on this first trial. In fact, she made an effort to evade participation altogether. While everyone else gracefully sipped the wine, as the trial dictated, Agatha chose to discard hers instead. Moreover, she attempted a daring escape from the house where the trial was underway.

From my perspective, there are some intriguing aspects worth exploring beyond the obvious. It seems clear to me that Agatha, having presumably already gained what she sought from the Road, has no genuine desire to walk it again. Her presence there appears to be more a result of being forced onto it rather than a choice. As for her past experiences on the Road, details are scarce and often portrayed in a negative light, leading one to question the outcomes of those who walked with her.

By the way, let me not leave it unsaid: In Episode 2, Lilia Calderu experienced a vision and exclaimed “save Agatha”. This seems significant.

Anyway. Sure, all of Agatha’s reactions and responses to things thus far could be rooted in trauma. As we’ve seen, the Witches’ Road is no joke and has already claimed one life — rest in peace, Sharon Davis. If Agatha really has walked the Road before, she probably saw all manner of traumatic things on her way to the end which could certainly account for some of her behavior. It could even account for her not quite remembering how long it takes for the path appear as trauma does have an impact on memory. But Agatha is also a known manipulator and even accounting for trauma, things just seem fishy and if the witch we love to hate as really never done this before, it could have major impact on the rest of the journey. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Agatha All Along is now streaming on Disney+. New episodes arrive on Wednesdays.

2024-09-29 03:39

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