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Agatha All Along episode 1 recap: “Seekest Thou the Road”

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Agatha All Along episode 1 recap: "Seekest Thou the Road"

As a dedicated fan of Marvel Cinematic Universe with a particular fondness for the intricacies of its characters and narratives, I must say that “WandaVision” premiered as an absolute treat! The series opener was a delightful blend of suspense, mystery, and a touch of humor that kept me hooked from start to finish.

On September 18th, Disney+ released the first two episodes of the spinoff series Agatha All Along, which is a follow-up to the popular miniseries WandaVision. So far, the reception has been positive as both critics and viewers have applauded the acting, storyline, visuals, and more. We’re right there with them, eagerly anticipating the rest of the season!

Agatha All Along unfolds post the occurrences of WandaVision, focusing on the enigmatic character Agatha Harkness, who was discovered at the season finale to be imprisoned within the town of Westview, New Jersey, following a spell cast by Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. The enchantment renders Agatha powerless and oblivious of her true identity as a formidable witch. Consequently, she is remodeled into her sitcom persona, Agnes, and compelled to maintain this disguise while being confined within Westview.

In episode 1 of “Agatha All Along,” the narrative continues immediately following the finale of “WandaVision.” It seems that Agatha, disguised as Agnes, is caught within Westview where she performs duties as a detective at the local police station. Yet, it’s crucial to note that this entire scenario is an element of Wanda’s enchantment. Unaware of her true persona, Agatha gradually uncovers her real identity with assistance from some allies. Once revealed, she becomes determined to orchestrate a return to the scene.

Here’s a recap of what all happened in Agatha All Along episode 1 titled “Seekest Thou the Road.”

Spoilers ahead from Agatha All Along episode 1!

Agatha All Along episode 1 recap: "Seekest Thou the Road"

In the opening of this captivating series, I, as Detective Agnes O’Connor, find myself trekking through the ominous woods, summoned to a chilling crime scene where a lifeless woman lies. Though I’m still on temporary probation for my aggressive handling of a suspect, my superior trusts that I’m the one with the skills and intuition needed to unravel this baffling mystery.

With her colleague Herb, Agatha or Agnes moves towards examining the corpse. In the process, Herb hands her a library card that was discovered on the deceased woman. He informs Agatha/Agnes that the woman’s cause of death was blunt force trauma. As she surveys the crime scene, she spots a brooch lying on the ground and picks it up. Before delving deeper into the body, she slips the brooch into her pocket. After exchanging a few more words with Herb about the crime scene, Agatha/Agnes abruptly departs.

As a devoted viewer, I find myself transported to an intriguing narrative twist: the scene transitions to a mock crime drama titled “Agnes of Westview,” a captivating fiction where Wanda has imprisoned Agatha, explaining her detective-like demeanor. Once the opening credits fade, we find ourselves back in Westview Library, where Agatha, disguised as Agnes, hands a library slip to a librarian named Ms. D Jones, or Dottie as she’s known. Upon reading the book title on the slip, Dottie informs Agatha/Agnes that the specific book was pilfered three years prior, but identical copies can be found in the library’s natural sciences section.

Desiring insights from the book to aid in solving the case, Agatha or Agnes heads towards the natural sciences area, only to discover it’s been set ablaze. As she surveys the charred books, a cryptic figure emerges, informing her that a fire occurred and was responsible for the damaged books. The man then departs. Following this unsettling incident, Agatha or Agnes returns to the police station, learning that someone will join her in investigating the murder case.

The individual in question is Agent Rio Vidal, a federal officer whom Agatha/Agnes holds strong disdain for. Following an intense exchange where it appeared Rio was subtly suggesting something, Agatha/Agnes makes her way to a pawn shop to uncover details about the brooch she had secreted away earlier. Upon closer examination at the pawn shop, she discovers that the brooch isn’t actually a brooch but rather a locket. Inside this locket, she finds a strand of hair.

Later in the evening, Agatha/Agnes returns to the police station and takes a seat at her desk. She scrutinizes the library slip carrying the book’s title, “Dialogue and Rhetoric: Known History of Learning and Debate.” As she unfolds the mystery, she notices that the book’s name spells out “DARKHOLD” when the initial letters are combined. However, before she can delve deeper into its significance, her superior shows up at her office and instructs her to leave for the day.

Not long after getting home, Agatha/Agnes finds herself facing a knock at her door. Upon opening it, she finds Rio standing there, clutching a pizza box. She invites her inside and they engage in a discussion about the case, but then Rio starts posing unusual queries like, “Do you recall why you despise me?” and “Are you concealing proof?” However, their conversation is cut short when a sound comes from upstairs.

Agatha or Agnes hastens up the stairs to discover a burglar in her residence. She pursues the intruder outside, but they manage to escape. The chase concludes tragically when the burglar is struck by a car. The driver, it turns out, is Agatha’s neighbor. The culprit, unveiled as a young boy, is then apprehended by Agatha and taken into custody for further investigation.

In the interrogation room at the police station, Agatha/Agnes inquires from the young man as to his intentions when he broke into her house, to which he responds cryptically, “I was following The Path.” Unfamiliar with his words, she presumes him a potential suspect in the homicide case and begins pressing him about his whereabouts during the murder. However, the youth denies any knowledge of Agatha/Agnes’s allegations. She then presents several crime scene photographs on the table and continues questioning him about his actions towards the deceased woman. He remains adamant that he has no clue what she is referring to, but Agatha/Agnes remains skeptical.

Originally, the teenager gazes upon photos depicting a deceased individual. However, these images have mysteriously transformed into pictures of blossoming flowers. Upon sharing this observation with Agatha/Agnes, she concurs. Intrigued, Agatha/Agnes scrutinizes the room’s reflective surface, only to discover it has morphed into a painting. This revelation leaves her utterly bewildered. As she faces the teenager once more, she observes him reciting an enchantment. Frustrated by his antics, she resolves to detain him within confines of a jail cell for the night.

Following the recent events, Agatha/Agnes is now doubting certain matters, so she decides to visit the morgue to examine the deceased woman’s corpse. Initially, she doesn’t spot the body, but upon closing and reopening her eyes, it materializes on a table. As she moves closer to the body, she observes that the same library card from earlier is dangling from the toe of the body. However, this time there’s a name written on it: “W. Maximoff.

In a surprising turn of events, Rio enters the room, unveiling to Agnes/Agatha that Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, had imprisoned her within Westview and absconded with all the duplicates of the Darkhold. As Agnes/Agatha glances back at her library card again, her true identity, Agatha Harkness, emerges on the slip, just above Wanda’s name. This hints that Agatha was the owner of the Darkhold before it was taken by Wanda. Although this may be familiar to WandaVision fans, it serves as a reminder of her past connection to the enigmatic book.

We’re taken back to Agatha’s house, where we see a naked Agatha. Agatha now knows her true identity but is angry at the fact that she’s been under a spell. She makes her way across the street to ask her neighbor how long she’s been living in Westview. The neighbor tells her three years. Agatha then heads back inside her house, where she tries to wield magic, only to discover she’s powerless. As she looks around her home, she hears a thumping noise coming from a closet.

In the closet, she discovers the teenage boy who had previously appeared, proving he exists beyond her mental confinement while incarcerated. Earlier, she had abducted and hidden him away. Just then, Rio bursts in through the front door, but instead of being a federal agent, it was merely a cover. In truth, she is the Green Witch, seeking vengeance. Agatha and the Green Witch engage in combat, with the latter emerging victorious. However, as the Green Witch prepares to strike Agatha, Agatha persuades her to delay their confrontation since she lacks her powers at that moment.

In a simple and conversational manner: After agreeing to Agatha’s plan, the Green Witch reveals a troubling secret before departing. She warns Agatha that a group of witches, known as the Salem Seven, despise her and wish for her downfall. These witches are expected to arrive at Agatha’s residence at sunset. With the Green Witch gone, Agatha finds herself in a predicament regarding the teenage boy hidden in her closet. The scene transitions to the credits as she ponders her next move.

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2024-09-19 20:25

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