Marvel Studios fandom is a tricky entity to nail down. At once, you have fans that harbor affection for different characters by design, and a large overarching story that also constantly builds in the background of these projects. So, when Marvel announced that Agatha Harkness was getting a spinoff show, there was a pocket of the fandom outraged. After all, a side character from WandaVision was getting a corner of the spotlight when untold other heroes were waiting in the wings. If that wasn't enough of a concern, the idea of Agatha All Along moving The Multiverse Saga's larger plot forward seemed unlikely. But, through three episodes, the show has demonstrated some traits that characterized the WandaVision era and the proceeding phases.
Number one: The theory crafting and Easter egg influence on this show cannot be understated. WandaVision thrived when the fans were grasping for the full picture. Tossing in references to other Marvel characters and previous adventures absolutely kept the fans engaged the entire time. This week, we're doing Mephisto again , which is a great example of nodding at the continuity that surrounds these shows. Number two: Agatha All Along has kept the focus on our main character . Not having to know about Kang the Conqueror or whatever multiverse crisis is on the way has helped new viewers jump aboard, even if they've never seen WandaVision .
And, at number three: the timing of this project seems pitch perfect. Phases 1-3 steadily built up to the Earth-shaking Avengers movies. If some of these teases can be believed, we're on the road to something interesting with a couple of heroes already. Could our resident "Teen" be joining another team outside of this coven? It sure seems like it! If the Scarlet Witch comes back , that might cause some problems for the Avengers down the line. Mephisto has been rumored to be a part of multiple Marvel efforts in the future and he just got referenced. So, there's some definite chess pieces being moved around in Agatha All Along. Those details help drive fan interest and engagement too!
Scarlet Witch Fever Hasn't Really Gone Away
Agatha All Along has also really brought the Scarlet Witch fandom back together. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brought Wanda's demise and some WandaVision fans were bummed that their favorite hero died. But, the first episode of this show has opened the door to a return of some kind. Episode 3 also saw the MCU take over the Internet again with Mephisto theories, a favorite of that first Disney+ show and all the fans that dissected every single frame. Elizabeth Olsen's been asked about putting her costume back on numerous times. She's open to the idea. But, a couple of weeks ago, she really pointed out what made WandaVision so special for a lot of folks out there when talking to Harper's Bazaar UK .
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