AGATHA ALL ALONG Showrunner Says Agatha Harkness' Fate Was Decided From The Very Beginning - SPOILERS

AGATHA ALL ALONG Showrunner Says Agatha Harkness' Fate Was Decided From The Very Beginning - SPOILERS

In a new interview, Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer reveals that the title character's fate was decided from the very beginning...

By MarkCassidy - Nov 02, 2024 02:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Agatha: Coven of Chaos

Agatha All Along concluded with a two-episode finale on Halloween, and the show wrapped up in a way that proved to be a surprise (though if you're a Marvel Comics fan, you may have seen it coming) for a lot of viewers.

Major spoilers ahead.

After getting a power recharge from Wiccan (Joe Locke) in episode 8, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) selfishly decides to leave the "Teen" to his fate, but when he asks about her late son, Nicholas Scratch, the witch has a change of heart and takes Billy Maximoff's place by kissing Rio Vidal, aka Death, (Aubrey Plaza) thus giving her life for his.

The final episode focuses on Agatha's backstory and the deal she made with Death to give Nicholas a few years of life. At the end, we return to the present day, with Harkness' ghost appearing to Billy and taking on the role of his "spirit guide" as they set off in search of his brother, Tommy.

While speaking to Collider, showrunner Jac Schaeffer revealed that the title character's fate was decided from the very start - and that she was surprised more people didn't see it coming.

"[F]rom the absolute beginning, we were always gonna land Agatha as a ghost," she said. "I was so tickled that it wasn’t a really big fan theory. [B]ecause it’s one of the few things that’s directly in the comics."

As for why Agatha gets to stick around on the mortal plane while others - such as Lilia and Alice - move on, Schaeffer explains that Harkness simply isn't ready to let go and face her son in the afterlife.

"Ultimately, we liked it being a little more instinctive, that somehow ghosts are beyond Rio’s reach. It’s tied to the idea that a ghost isn’t ready to surrender to death yet. We also liked the idea that Agatha isn’t ready to surrender to death, not because of Rio, but because of Nicky."

What did you make of the ending? Did you see "Ghost Agatha" coming? Let us know in the comments section, and be sure to vote in the poll below if you haven't already.

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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.

All episodes of Agatha All Along are now streaming on Disney+.

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Kurban
Kurban - 11/2/2024, 2:11 PM
So is ghost Agatha still gonna babysit Franklin Richards lol
Corruptor
Corruptor - 11/3/2024, 7:54 AM
@Kurban - They can get Mistress Death to do it, seems she doesn't have much else to do these days. She's really SLUMMIN' IT.
She can teach him about scissoring with human witches, and such.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 11/2/2024, 2:42 PM
I like that they never tried to redeem her and kept her a villain for the full series. They made her a more dimensional character but didn’t try to go the Loki route.
Colton
Colton - 11/2/2024, 2:48 PM
Sounds like a really shitty sitcom
POWERDUDE
POWERDUDE - 11/2/2024, 2:57 PM
I can’t watch this, or anything Agatha is in…. for one very specific reason…. the actress has, for me at least, & I don’t mean to be intentionally unkind here…. she has THE MOST ANNOYING FACE I’ve ever witnessed on screen. That shit eating grin, her constant look of “I’m wonderful” seemingly written all over her face constantly. I just can’t. She actually made me look away every time on WandaVision, a show I actually otherwise loved.


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AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 11/2/2024, 6:10 PM
@POWERDUDE - the only thing I enjoyed her in was Step Brothers. 🤷‍♂️🤣
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dragon316
dragon316 - 11/2/2024, 6:19 PM
@AnthonyVonGeek - didn’t know that was her
TK420
TK420 - 11/2/2024, 11:32 PM
@POWERDUDE - I don't care 4 her either, but I don't feel that strongly about it.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 11/2/2024, 3:08 PM
It was alright, and that's all I have to say.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 11/2/2024, 6:38 PM
They did a pretty good interpretation of Wiccan's uniform. Outside that...meh.
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mpk1988
mpk1988 - 11/3/2024, 1:59 AM
@Nomis929 - actually thought it was poorly done - I'll fitting and too cartoonist. I had no problems with most of the other costumes
HAUSMAN01
HAUSMAN01 - 11/2/2024, 8:52 PM
speaking of
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 11/2/2024, 8:59 PM
Fun, not great. Some good performances and surprising moments
Kadara
Kadara - 11/3/2024, 12:38 AM
Honestly, one of the best shows I've seen this year. I hope you all enjoyed it. And I hope you all vote for Kamela! Rooting for her even from Canada 🎉
mpk1988
mpk1988 - 11/3/2024, 1:00 AM
Series had a pretty good storyline to be honest. Also chops to the director!

First half was filled with unnecessary nonsensical dialogues and insertion of usual Hollywood tropes though.
Mugens
Mugens - 11/3/2024, 7:39 AM
Show was actually better than I thought it would be. Not hating here at all. Basically I would much rather have a lot of shows like this rather than no Marvel related show at all. "The Inhumans" being the one exception of course, with "Secret Invasions" not far behind.
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 11/3/2024, 8:06 AM
Good show, nothing special, very unpredictable...which was a nice change. Great effects. Catherine Hahn stole every scene ....doesn't get enough work, very underrated actress!
Thing94
Thing94 - 11/3/2024, 8:48 AM
Show stunk, had no clue what was going on
RolandD
RolandD - 11/3/2024, 4:05 PM
I was totally fooled by the witches road. I certainly knew that it had elements of the Wizard of Oz being played out, but I thought that had to do with the writers as opposed to it being a plot point. Well done, Ms. Schaeffer..
Radders
Radders - 11/4/2024, 2:52 AM
Yep the serial killer basically doesn't have to pay for her crimes - modern MCU

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