Movies News Talk

Agatha All Along: Wanda Maximoff's Shadow Looms Large in Marvel Spinoff

Agatha All Along: Unearthing Every Hidden Scarlet Witch Reference!

Agatha All Along: Wanda Maximoff's Long Shadow in the MCU Spinoff

Agatha All Along, the Marvel spinoff from WandaVision (2021), focuses on Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn). The show starts three years after Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch), trapping Agatha under a powerful spell.  But here's the twist – Wanda herself is mostly absent, yet her influence is everywhere!  This article explains just how much Wanda’s actions affected Agatha and this series – even after that supposed demise in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)  and after all the big revelations.

There is a major fan theory circulating regarding the return of Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda, and some references heavily imply such events, though the show never really addresses this explicitly. Yet the events related to those revealed key narrative elements surrounding Billy Maximoff’s (Joe Locke) reveal that Wanda’s son plays an important role; even creating a possible story arc around her character that hasn't entirely ended! These moments help create suspenseful plot devices which have enormous significance that audiences can ponder and theorize on.

Also Read: Agatha All Along and WandaVision: The Mystery of the Teen

Uncovering the Clues: Top 10 Scarlet Witch Mentions in Agatha All Along

Avengers 5 Concept Poster Image

10. Wanda's Name on a Darkhold Library Card

That mystery body in the woods? That's completely fictional. And is not the Scarlet Witch despite being used to release Agatha from a previous spell!  Yet some details seem surprisingly real: That library card? Its nine entries all seem to list former Darkhold owners including W. Maximoff (Wanda). And did you notice those subtle word clues hinting toward Wundagore (Andrew Ugo) and the Darkhold (Dialogue and Rhetoric)  itself?

9. "That Witch Is Gone": A Cryptic Hint

Lady Death in Marvel Comics and Aubrey Plaza's Rio Vidal in Agatha All Along Image

When Agatha is trying to undo the spell she’s under, this newly introduced character, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), an original MCU character. And she’s thought by some viewers to possibly be Lady Death! Her remark about Wanda being "gone" from Multiverse of Madness is rather chilling.  And could completely justify those theories! This detail adds a unique layer that audiences who have experienced Wanda’s story so far will connect with on many levels.

8. Billy Maximoff Breaks Wanda’s Spell

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in the MCU Image

That "Teen" initially described as powerful and capable of a lot of magic was ultimately revealed as Billy Maximoff! That’s pretty insane, huh? He broke that powerful spell over Agatha!  Why is it possible for him to break a spell that strong? He’s Wanda’s son! That familial magic bond is key, demonstrating just how deeply powerful those familial connections truly are, for better or for worse!

7. Westview's Graffiti: A Testament to Wanda's Impact

Custom image of Lilia, Jen, and Alice witnessing their visions in Agatha All along Image

The haunting imagery of graffiti outside Wanda’s former Westview home: It is “evil witch,” and a slashed crown shows the scars of Wanda’s actions; demonstrating how deeply people from Westview are impacted and that such sentiments weren’t unheard of. Even that avoidance from talking about those events only makes the narrative more gripping! It only emphasizes just how deep and profound this experience truly was, creating an immensely lasting legacy and leaving behind deep emotional pain. Even after leaving that space those issues continue!

6. Agatha’s Dependence and Loss of Control

Joe Locke in Billy Maximoff's character poster from Agatha All Along (2024) next to Elizabeth Olsen as a blood-covered Wanda in Doctor Strange 2 (2022) Image

That amazing Lilia Calderu (Patti LuPone) makes an important point, demonstrating her skills as a powerful Divination Witch; telling Agatha that the influence from another— referring specifically to Wanda's spell! This demonstrates her incredible powers.  She easily sees how deeply Agatha is damaged emotionally and is capable of so much more.

5. Sharon Davis’s Trauma from WandaVision

Agatha All Along 2024 TV Show Poster Image

Another person's storyline becomes deeply important: Sharon Davis (Debra Jo Rupp) remains impacted: Agatha mistaking her for her former “Mrs. Hart” persona, shows the trauma from WandaVision and how deep that influence truly impacted and affected various elements later in her character arc! And this even impacted her identity later!

4.  “Red Queen” Rioja Wine on the Witches’ Road

Captain America Brave New World Film Release Date Poster Image

That trial on the Witches’ Road, featuring that wine ("Reyna", a Rioja – that could hint to “Red Queen”/Scarlet Witch), seems rather subtle.  But the detail highlights another key aspect. That mysterious connection further solidifies this continued lingering presence; showing a deeply woven element found subtly from previous events. This isn’t necessarily obvious. But even that adds further impact for the audience to connect with.

3. Sharon’s Hallucination of WandaVision

Thunderbolts (2025) Official Poster Image

Those intense wine effects create many powerful hallucinations.  Sharon Davis saw the Scarlet Witch; and this hallucinatory journey returns to a powerful moment within WandaVision, when she was trapped begging Wanda to let her husband breathe—showing another traumatic effect stemming from Wanda's actions!

2. Lorna Wu's Song "Red Haired Woman"

Fantastic Four 2025 Valentines Day Poster Featuring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn Image

Alice’s (Alice Wu-Gulliver) mother is Lorna Wu. Her song (“Red Haired Woman”), another minor detail.   That strongly suggests knowledge and awareness from that powerful rockstar witch Lorna Wu of Wanda's influence which clearly further enhances Wanda’s growing prominence throughout this world of magic. Her influence really has impacted this story extensively! Even these seemingly minor connections matter greatly.

1. Billy’s Unexpected Journey Down the Witches’ Road

Blade MCU Poster Image

That realization at the end concerning Billy Maximoff’s motives, explaining his search for Tommy rather than Wanda?  This moment completely restructures Agatha All Along’s narrative— adding depth and context never imagined previously, explaining exactly why his entire role unfolds in this manner!  This shows just how unexpectedly profound this arc would actually be!

Also Read: WandaVision's Agatha All Along: Explaining the Avengers' Absence & Westview's Fallout

Conclusion: Agatha All Along – A Spin-off Powered by the Scarlet Witch

 Image

While Wanda might not physically appear often, her presence shapes Agatha All Along subtly and constantly; the deep and meaningful links presented really justify this story arc! Those clever Easter Eggs provide huge insight and show creative planning. This doesn’t mean that this is merely referencing previous work. Instead, this entire spinoff actually leverages and expands on that past; using what had been established already to propel new developments!

Related Articles