Down the Witches Road

Anisse Bosu

The greatly successful and as-of-late controversial Marvel studios has begun to release its newest television addition to the Marvel Comics Universe, “Agatha All Along.” The show stars Wandavison’s antagonist Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) as she embarks on the witches’ road along with a reluctant coven of mismatched witches and witchcraft-obsessed Teen (Joe Locke). Each episode is full of endearing character interaction, fantastic costuming, and the most immaculate witchy vibes. 

I adore the characters; they have so many amazing lines and interactions that really make the show. Agatha specifically has such deep relationships with each of the characters, showcased fantastically in Hahn’s acting. Watching her interact with the rest of the cast, most notably Joe Locke and Aubrey Plaza (playing the mysterious green witch Rio), creates a level of empathy for an otherwise dastardly character. Each of the scenes with the pairs left me wanting more and longing for answers about their pasts. 

Greatly differing from many of Marvel’s other projects, the show has a more creepy feel that is amplified by its stunning production design. Not only does each character have their own distinct look, but they also get a costume change in nearly every episode themed after each trial of the road. The trials themselves are pretty basic but allow for fun allusions for those with other witchy knowledge. Though far from perfect and not necessarily Marvel’s best, it's fun to watch and hits the mark when it comes to shows for the spooky season. It’s really exciting to see such a diverse cast playing all these fun characters and I can’t wait to see where the next half of the season takes us.