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Agatha All Along


I have no good reason for not talking about this show sooner. So I will spare you my life details, that's not what you're here for! Agatha All Along, the series no one asked for, but Marvel being Marvel, had a whole in their schedule that needed to be filled.

Let me make an admission. I didn't really love Wandavision. So the fact we have a follow up to that didn't feel my heart with joy.

Well let me tell you, I loved this series. I wish Marvel would make more like these. It was very straightforward, didn't rely on a bunch of CG that it didn't have the budget for and it had characters that you could love. The scope of the story remained contained and intimate, something I want from my TV shows. Not everything has to be world ending.

I'm a Kathryn Hahn fan, so when this was announced, that's the only reason I paid attention. I was glad she got a bigger portion of the Marvel sandbox, even if for a minute. Also, this show coming out around Halloween is genius. If you don't do something with witches around Halloween, you missed the boat.

What I did not expect was the level of singing we got in this show and I mean that in a good way. That Witches Road song lived rent free in my head for weeks. All the actresses were great and I'm glad that for the MOST part, they were devoid of Marvel Cinematic Universe ties, except for the Scarlet Witch. All of that stuff is still hanging around.

This show had me in a chokehold. I eagerly anticipated each episode, to see what the next Witches trial would be and what wacky costumes they'd wear. I was not prepared for the reveals that happen in the back half of the show, but I thought they were handled well.

Before I go, I have to say that episode seven, "Death's Hand in Mine" was one of the finest episodes I've seen in a long time. I love a good non-linear story when done correctly. Think of everytime you've ever seen Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen and you'll get the idea.

Sorry I don't have much more to say, but I wrote this review way too long after I actually watched the show. I would highly recommend it though. 

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