AGATHA ALL ALONG Poll Results: Find Out What CBM Readers Made Of The First Two Episodes

AGATHA ALL ALONG Poll Results: Find Out What CBM Readers Made Of The First Two Episodes

We recently asked you what you thought of the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along, and the poll results are now in...

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By MarkCassidy - Sep 23, 2024 04:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Agatha: Coven of Chaos

The prospect of a WandaVision spin-off focusing on Kathryn Hahn's scene-stealing witch, Agatha Harkness, may have seemed like a more appealing idea a few years ago, but even then, a lot of fans wondered what the point of a series revolving around this character was when there are better-known and more popular Marvel Comics heroes and villains that have yet to be given the spotlight.

So, it's probably fair to say that Agatha All Along wasn't exactly one of the most anticipated Disney+ MCU shows, but the first two episodes seemed to go over at least a little better than we were expecting with anyone willing to give them a chance.

We recently asked you to cast your vote in a poll, and the results are now in: With 452 votes, 30% of you felt that the first two episodes were "very good," followed by 379 votes (25%) for "excellent;" 320 (21%) for "good;" 218 (15%) for "awful" and 124 (8%) for disappointing.

Agatha Along now sits at 80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 97 reviews.

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The new series focuses on Kathryn Hahn’s character, Agatha Harkness, from the acclaimed Marvel Studios’ series WandaVision, as she sets off on a dangerous, mysterious adventure filled with trials and tribulations. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer, who was the creative force behind WandaVision, directs the pilot episode.

"In Agatha All Along, the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…"

In addition to Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along stars Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Okwui Okpokwasili, with Debra Jo Rupp, with Patti LuPone, and Aubrey Plaza. The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos and Jac Schaeffer. The directors for the series include Jac Schaeffer, Rachel Goldberg and Gandja Montiero.

Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along premieres September 18 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET, with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.

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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/23/2024, 4:52 PM
Idk if I trust the results of this poll entirely like what if someone who hasn’t seen it voted “Awful” & such?.

Anyway , Episode 1 was a fun riff on the detective/mystery genre with the Marrof Easttown-esque fake reality Agatha was living in but I did wish we spent less time there then we did…

Spending a good chunk of the pilot in a fake reality and likely one we won’t come back to as she is trying to figure out what’s wrong and break free felt like a bit if misstep but that just might have been me knowing that this isn’t the show and being impatient in wanting to get onto the meat of it.

Ep 2 was a bit stronger imo as we started to build the mystery around “Teen”(who i like so far) and introduce the rest of the characters and their goals which I’m enjoying aswell as the group dynamic as they and sweet ol Mrs Hart/Sharon Davies embark on The Witches Road.

Overall , I think it’s been decent-good so far!!.

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Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 4:54 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I was thinking the same thing... Especially when you have people wishing for things to fail before they even drop
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 4:57 PM
@TheVisionary25 - and yeah, I get we need to see where Wanda left her and how she gets out of it, but it felt like it lingered there longer than needed. Still, the reveal was pretty funny and I forgave it for that much
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/23/2024, 5:02 PM
@Slotherin - exactly

What did you think of it?
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/23/2024, 5:03 PM
@Slotherin - yeah however idk if that’s just and us thing as fans who are so tuned into this stuff…

Idk if the casual who liked WV but hasn’t really kept up with the marketing of this woukd have felt the same way and might have been more into it to figure out what’s going on.
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 9:00 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I guess that makes sense. We got over the hurtle and at least it happened in only one episode so I can forgive it. Plus it was more or less a continuation of how WV played out where we know something is amiss from the start and I point this out as a positive.
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 9:03 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I think they've set up a fun start and a fun protagonist in Agatha. Something loveable about following a despicable rogue who could turn on you at any time it's convenient for her.
I'm hyped to see more of the supernatural side keep being explored and the way Marvel has been branching out in different genres.
lordrodd
lordrodd - 9/23/2024, 9:06 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I came in with super low expectations and came away enjoying it for what it was. sone fery clever easter eggs, imo.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/23/2024, 9:14 PM
@Slotherin - agreed

I can see Agatha being moreso an anti-hero then a full hero which I’m good with
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 9:28 PM
@TheVisionary25 - exactly. I don't remember the anti-hero types but she's basically only the "hero" by virtue of being the protagonist and can otherwise remain villainous.
I'm okay with a redemption arc or exploration of better traits that could bring her closer to her comic book counterpart while also lenient and enjoy her enough as an unhinged villain to keep her as one.
I feel relatively sure though that the former will happen.

Still, I hope to see more stuff in the future that uses villain protagonists without trying to make them heroes.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/23/2024, 9:50 PM
@Slotherin - yeah

Ultimately , I just hope she retains her devilishly wicked personality
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 9/23/2024, 4:54 PM
30% said it was very good and 15% said awful. Looks like the Anti-Woke mafia failed again.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 9/23/2024, 5:09 PM
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Deckacards
Deckacards - 9/23/2024, 5:09 PM
@SonOfAGif - Actually...the fact this show is polling well is evidence that the so-called "anti-woke mafia" was at least somewhat - if not mostly - right. The argument, at its core, has always been that Marvel was focusing so much on diversity efforts and messaging that the stories suffered (ether through negligence or simply bad decisions). But in THIS case...from what I've seen...the story has not suffered, so those watching it - which, based on the numbers, HAS to include those who have slammed other shows in the past - have given it higher marks (anywhere from Good to Excellent with Very Good in between). Ultimately, one could say that these results make their point and argue against the "anti-woke mafia" point - because at the end of the day, if you give them a good story, they'll respond favorably. Meaning their core point is partially validated. It was never about "anti-woke" all by itself. It was about being "anti-woke when it impacts the story/quality negatively."
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 9/23/2024, 5:51 PM
@SonOfAGif - I didn't know AAA was Woke. Does it have a diverse cast? Sure. But diversity alone doesn't make anything Woke. Two episodes into AAA, and I don't see leftist agenda or talking points having hijacked the plot or script. The plot so far is OK and has my attention. Maybe that's why it's scoring well with audiences.
r1g0r
r1g0r - 9/23/2024, 6:11 PM
@GeneralZod -
There's TOO wide a range of topics that trigger people to start yelling 'woke' , and it's becoming ubiquitous.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 9/23/2024, 6:12 PM
@Deckacards - dude, you nailed it. Well articulated!👏👏👏👏
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 6:17 PM
@Deckacards - So they're just Anti-Bad-Storytelling, not Anti-Woke? But only if it is both woke AND has bad storytelling. So not if it is merely woke OR has bad storytelling. It's gotta be both.

How specific.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 6:18 PM
@GeneralZod - There are race-swapped and gender-swapped characters, it's female-led and has a gay guy. That's a lot of woke.
Deckacards
Deckacards - 9/23/2024, 6:31 PM
@ObserverIO - It's really not hard. They're anti-bad storytelling...but they believe the overemphasis on DEI/Woke Agendas/Messaging/etc. is ONE of the primary REASONS the storytelling is suffering, because it's not getting the attention it should, coming in a distant second to woke ideals. In other words, they believe the storytelling is suffering because more attention is being paid to the messaging.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 6:34 PM
@Deckacards - Do you have a decent example of this?
Deckacards
Deckacards - 9/23/2024, 6:36 PM
@Deckacards @ObserverIO - in this case, however, the story is good, the show is good, but it includes what would be considered "woke" or "DEI" elements. Therefore, if the so-called "anti-woke" crowd is part of the audience rating it favorably, it must not be about just "anti-woke" for "anti-woke's sake." It must be about wanting a good story, even if woke/dei/alphabet soup is included. This is contrary to what is said about this group - that they just hate woke/dei/etc. and will slam a good show because of it. In this case, they like a good show in spite of it. Turns the theory on its head and, at least partially, disproves it.
Deckacards
Deckacards - 9/23/2024, 6:40 PM
@ObserverIO - I'm not going to get drawn into arguing which shows/movies are good examples of this happening. But if you are so sure that the anti-woke mob is set on destroying/bashing shows/movies simply because they have woke/dei in them...then it seems to me that YOU have all the examples. Go ahead and start listing those great stories with DEI/Woke in them that this mob bashed.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 6:41 PM
@Deckacards - But can you give me an example of woke messaging being the reason for bad storytelling?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 6:45 PM
@Deckacards - "But if you are so sure that the anti-woke mob is set on destroying/bashing shows/movies simply because they have woke/dei in them...then it seems to me that YOU have all the examples. Go ahead and start listing those great stories with DEI/Woke in them that this mob bashed."

Well actually, you made the initial statement that we're discussing. I haven't stated an opinion either way.
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 9/23/2024, 6:46 PM
@ObserverIO -
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Witches are women, and the lead is a witch. One gay guy? I'm not impressed. Again, diversity alone does not equal Woke. If that were the litmus test, Star Trek OG, TNG, DS9, and Voyager would all be characterized Woke. And they are not.
Deckacards
Deckacards - 9/23/2024, 6:49 PM
@ObserverIO - Actually, I didn't. The initial statement I was responding to was this: "30% said it was very good and 15% said awful. Looks like the Anti-Woke mafia failed again."

I was originally refuting the assumption. So, to ask again...we're looking for 1. Good stories that 2. Included woke/dei messaging/elements and 3. Were bashed by the so-called anti-woke mob.

I'll even throw you one to get you started. Captain Marvel. I liked it as a popcorn flick, but I throw it out there to get it out of the way since it's debatable as a "good story." While I could swallow it, my wife and daughter hated it. So...idk.

Now...examples? (Btw, I have to leave...appointment tonight)
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 8:52 PM
@Deckacards - some people hopped on calling Falcon and Winter Soldier woke... One big problem is no one in this thread is actively identifying with this anti-woke brigade so that makes clarity hard.
But anyway, the reason that's dumb to me is that Falcon and Winter Soldier is a follow up on the Captain America franchise which is already political in nature and thus probably "woke" to some because of political message.

People called The Marvels woke but again it didn't make much sense... The Marvels never got derailed by a political message and just didn't have any main characters who were white men so seemingly racist and sexist white men threw a fit...

I'm more or less throwing put my observations.
Generally these woke accusations are goofy and lacking in much substance.

If we can't give examples then what are we critiquing or defending?
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 8:53 PM
@r1g0r - hit the nail on the head
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 8:53 PM
@ObserverIO - who got race/gender swapped?
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 8:55 PM
@Deckacards - seems to me that part of the problem is not differentiating when the issue is bad writing and when it's that something is "woke"
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 8:57 PM
@GeneralZod - Star Trek OG, TNG, DS9, and Voyager are all Woke. They are characterized as such.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 9/23/2024, 8:58 PM
@SonOfAGif - SORRY! But Polls here at CBM mean NOTHING it's how many Disney Subscribers watched is all that matters.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 9:04 PM
@Slotherin - Jennifer Kale was race-swapped and Blackheart was gender-swapped (I'm jumping the gun on that one but the show made it pretty obvious).
Slotherin
Slotherin - 9/23/2024, 9:07 PM
@ObserverIO - gotcha. Not familiar with Kale.

I also assume that's Blackheart. In fairness though, isn't Blackheart a shapeshifter?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 9/23/2024, 9:09 PM
@Slotherin - Yeah I guess so. Okay, just race-swapping then.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 9/23/2024, 9:48 PM
@GeneralZod - As soon as he said anti-woke. He had no argument. The problem is, it makes them wrong about everything they ever said. I'm not watching it. I'm just not interested. That doesn't mean I have to shit on people who are enjoying it.

There is a lesson here for the people who name call in the name of inclusion...
Gabimaru
Gabimaru - 9/23/2024, 11:37 PM
@SonOfAGif - here we go again with your agenda 🙄
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 9/23/2024, 11:42 PM
@Gabimaru - What is my agenda? Proving that there is a feral group of users whose entire identity is bullying other users who support franchises that the feral group label as woke?
lvcl
lvcl - 9/24/2024, 12:29 AM
@SonOfAGif -
It must be taken into account that the public that has voted are not all the followers of the MCU, but only the small number of viewers who have seen the Agatha series, therefore the conclusions that some pro-woke communists and defenders probably hired by DISNEY are reaching in these comments are wrong and are only to manipulate CBM readers.

Curiously and as in other circumstances, they like to put labels on those who do not agree with their totalitarian doctrines.

We had the anti-vaccines, the denialists and now we have the anti-woke mafia.

They defend the diversity that they create to manipulate but they are anti diversity of thought.
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