Agatha All Along - Episode 1 & 2 Review (Marvel / MCU / Halloween)

[@Brianpcomstock]

The show is definitely for me, you make your points so well and without hate it’s so nice. I’m glad you are really liking penguin though!

[@SupaKen74]

So far I'm loving this series. 1st episode SLIGHTLY more than the 2nd, but I LOVED the song in the 2nd.

[@TimSedai]

Slow start but I dig it

[@AlSween]

That makes me think of how Wandavision started off. The world-building and mystery weren't apparent in those first couple of episodes. I may be wrong though.

[@rentfreenico]

Love all the points you make as always and appreciate you not hating on Agatha while praising The Penguin and not comparing the 2. I think the acting in ep. 1 was purposeful and it was animated and getting worse as the episode went on because she was being broken out of the spell and it was weakening so the “show” she was stuck in was progressively getting worse. Katherine Hahn put like 3 layers of acting into that ep and it was honestly amazing to watch. Can’t wait for more from this corner of the MCU!

[@FuzzyOnTheDetails]

Agree totally. Watched it a second time tonight, and you can see the moments where one of the layers peels back a bit and something slips through. Heck, I might watch it a third time before next episode.

[@jmartman13]

I didn’t like the beginning when she was still under the spell as the detective but as soon as that ended I have really enjoyed it!

[@StardustandMadness]

I kind of liked the way it carried on from WandaVision, but I’m very glad they dropped it and went in the new direction. I love it.

[@ThePotatoeGuru]

Legion is an overlooked masterpiece.

[@CoyJandreau]

Truly! And great username

[@iconiccMMM]

I watched the show with my girl , and we reacted in a way that was opposite to the first episode. I shared your sentiments with the other MCU KZbinrs who didn't really like the first episode, but she adored it and caught every single nod and reference before me. The point of episode 1 was for "Agatha" to cosplay as a cop to confuse the audience. Her sounding cringy or awkward as a detective is intentional because she was hexed. It’s refreshing to have stories told from a woman’s perspective.

[@Brook11223]

The tease of Wundagore in the first episode was a nice easter egg and the Darkhold in that same scene.

[@jollyrayda]

Love your reactions man, it's very rare to see measured responses on the internet. The fact you can break down things that aren't really your cup of tea without devolving into bile and vitriol is _immensely_ refreshing. Hope those subscription numbers keep climbing, you deserve a big audience. 🙂

[@Magdalena8008s]

Loved these 2 episodes. Simple as that. Hyped for each week.

[@antzvoli4577]

Loving it!! Feel like this show was especially made for me!!

[@stellardaze]

Love this review and highlighting it's for a certain demographic! It's my exact flavor. Witches ✅️ Camp Horror ✅️ That's all I need lol sprinkle in Scarlet Witch references galore and Billy (?) and it's a dream come true. I love how this series starts off as a prestige crime drama just like Scarlet Witch (2015) when her and Agatha walk the witches' road. Lillia is goals. It's where I want to be in my crone age ✨️🔮✨️ Absolutely love the theory of Rio being Victor's mom! What a twist that would be!!

[@GaranSOI]

Do we think Nicholas Scratch (Agatha’s son) whose name was in the house is actually the rabbit? Everything Agatha is doing may be to bring him back

[@DarkandBroody]

The rabbit's name is señior scratchy, I'm almost certain that the rabbit is her son

[@Nate-616]

Great video Coy!!! Agatha All Along is so cool, I have just bought the Ballad of the Witches Road off of ITunes!!! Have you read James Robinson’s Scarlet Witch run. It dives into more of the Witches Road, like how you did X-Men’97 Videos, Deadpool & Wolverine. How about doing a deep dive video on the comic history of the Witches Road.

[@CoyJandreau]

Love that run! dearly! Well see if the show turns around for me, have to be enjoying it more to do that level of work on it. but hopeful it does!

[@Nate-616]

@@CoyJandreau I think the two episode premiere helped, at least it helped me

[@akeytamchi9374]

wandavision did not nail it in the first two eps for me ,after 5 eps i started to enjoy more but agatha all along is already more captivating in the two eps i have seen

[@nige_af]

It’s all landing so well for me, I’m thrilled to be back in this world and enjoying everything they’re doing. But I also adore how you share; open, thoughtful, careful, appreciative, understanding. Great work, Coy

[@RickCosta]

Whether you liked it or not SMASH THE LIKE! Please?

[@xspacedude]

Do you think Teen could be Agatha’s son? I think that Agatha herself put a spell on him to not reveal personal information about himself so other witches, including Agatha, could not find him. The hair inside her pendant and the scenes where she looks at an empty kid’s room backs this up very well.

[@ravenlockhart0925]

I enjoyed the first episode, admittedly not as much as the second episode. I definitely can't wait to see more witchiness as the series goes on, but loving it so far

[@jasonmarbach]

I liked both episodes a lot and don’t even really see them as all that campy. Hope the enjoyment level picks up for you, amigo.

[@hunterpdx7061]

I really enjoy the show thus far, but I also acknowledge that I am totally the target audience for this one.

[@joselinamador3757]

I love how in the intro you tried to explain that Marvel comics aren’t MCU movies phases 1-3 genre/tone . Like you got squirrel girl 🐿️ but you also got ghost rider 💀, and Captain America 🇺🇸… my point being every comic book is not for everyone, and a lot of people want their niche adapted and when they don’t get it they behave like little kids on social media, when it is totally ok to not like the same things, let other people enjoy their thing

[@MrET-kr9zj]

100% agree with Coy it's not that it's a bad show just not my cup of tea

[@airs1234]

It’s much better than I was expecting to be honest. Hopefully it does well.

[@kadosho02]

Loved both episodes of this series. Plus the cast is amazing, plus it was fun to see some of the Westview neighbors. But the Coven, they are incredible. The journey so far definitely has more surprises in store

[@Renoxius]

i completely agree with your opinion on episode 1. Compared to the hex trap that Wanda was in during Wandavision, in which I loved the tropes and mystery of it, with Agatha's true crime stint I wasn't feeling the overly cringy direction it took. Maybe because it wasn't a mystery at all this time, but i didn't feel as if the show even started until Agatha was free of the spell

[@Shadoewlf]

I didn't get True Detective as the EP1 tv series, I saw it more as Mare of Easttown.

[@Magdalena8008s]

It was definitely Mare. Maybe Coy didn't see Mare or hear the cast talk about it being based on Mare.

[@alexp601]

Yeah the 'show' was even called Agatha of Westview

[@Lupin788]

I was also a bit mystified that Coy thought episode 1 was campy. I would describe episode 2 as campy but most definitely not episode 1.

[@tahuaroa]

let’s get that 36K for your belated birthday present!!! 👏🏼

[@ObsessiveGeek]

I agree the “show within a show” concept in the first episode didn’t land as well as WandaVision did and so far seems fairly predictable when it’s trying to be more mysterious. However I do love the overall theme and I feel like the best episodes are yet to come.

[@kazetoame]

Most think the Teen is Wiccan, I don’t. I think he’s Agatha’s son in some form. Otherwise, Wanda went on a universe hopping and subsequent killing spree for her sons in MoM, yet somehow one miraculously pops up to free Agatha from a weakening spell?

[@Knight93King]

Between this and The penguin, I feel as a DC/Marvel fan. I am eating wonderfully….. also happy belated birthday

[@AlSween]

I'm definitely not invested in the coven yet. But I accept it because The Wizard of Oz developed as we met each character. I'm hoping that's what happens here.

[@undisputed7519]

I thought I would not like the show but I was wrong... I had really a good time with it. Aubrey Plaza was definitely the Highlight but I also don't really care about the other 3 witches so far. I hope it will change

[@hey608]

Penguin target audience is more for men and people who want more a serious tone and Agatha is for girls, gays and people who want to have a fun time. I see several reviews and all the men say that Agatha was not for them and the complaint they have about the show was the things that the girls say they like it. So the issue here is more about the taste of the audience and not the quality of the shows.

[@aunit79]

Thx coy love the videos

[@CoyJandreau]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@clownofthetimes6727]

I am hooked. This is a good show.

[@renjoSounds]

i love it, i also love most suspense thrillers, so having the marvel comic tone as well just seems to work for me. this Teen is certainly Billy Kaplan, Joe’s performance (and the thought of a bouncing that off Iman) can easily sell a Young Avengers film &/or series for me!

[@livthedans]

Thanks always for your thoughts Coy! It was a slow start for me. I struggled with episode 1 but upon rewatch I liked it more. Episode 2 I enjoyed both times. I think while the moments were brief the performances are drawing me in…but, unlike you, I wanted more from Aubrey Plaza. I think she can pull it off though.

[@Thed538dhsk]

I actually disagree about the demographic it appeals to somewhat. Imo its wizard of oz if Dorothy was a disney villian. Agatha is very similar to a disney villian and goes on her twisted version of a yellow brick road or witches road. So imo people who like maleficent or wicked probably would like these 2 eps imo.

[@AlSween]

I think we got 2 episodes because of the reason the first episode didn't work for you. Similar to Wandavision turned off my cousins. They never got past the black and white episodes.

[@literaltruth]

I have to admit I'd been kind of thinking "Does Coy just like anything Marvel?" and then when you don't like it something it's a show that I genuinely already think is one of top three (probably top 2) things to come out of the MCU since Endgame. :D :D :D I LOVED these two episodes - I've been wanting an MCU WIccan forever - and this show really had the perfect nostalgia vibes of one of those Buffy/Angel style 90s supernatural adventure shows. All the actors are fantastic - I mean it has FRICKIN' PATTI LUPONE IN IT! And I just can't wait to see where it goes.

[@CoyJandreau]

Happy for ya!

[@Justice_Not_Vengeance]

Although some moments aren’t for me and I find them kind of cringe. The sets and production are great. And I actually like the Halloween vibe that is also tied to the mysterious elements. I think episode 3 and the whole witches road thing is going to be the most crucial part for me to tell if I truly enjoy this show. So far it’s not awful not perfect. 5/10.

[@KuhleZibi]

Bro! You look you are trying to rizz up Agatha in the thumbnail!😂

[@CoyJandreau]

Kathryn Hahn, always.

[@fleon7316]

Better than the Acolyte and it’s only been 2 episodes. IMO

[@abernathyrah3513]

I enjoyed it, episode 2 was better than 1 imo. Hope it hooks you with the next one. Side note, did you catch that mrder track that Ren released? And the banger from em and LL?

[@eliechaya9690]

Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤ I really liked the episodes so far ❤

[@christian8657]

I watched this show with English subtitles and Aubrey plazas name was Rio I don’t know if they’ll do the Von Doom connection but one can hope

[@Persephone_Personified]

What if... It’s Billy covertly putting all these witches together to get just himself to the end of the road to rescue his mom.

[@Magdalena8008s]

That would be dope.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Would be a cool reveal to discover he’s put a spell on himself to prevent others hearing anything that might reveal his real identity

[@lona8862]

I think they will save Wanda for the movie. Probably will be the brother: Speedy

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@lona8862 His name is Speed aka Thomas aka Tommy. It’s 100% Wiccan aka William aka Billy, since he’s a magic user.

[@lona8862]

@@ObsessiveGeek sorry I didn’t explain myself very well. But thank you for giving more details. I forgot about the names 😅. Thank for correcting me. I meant to say I think Billy is trying to find his brother not Wanda. But it just my silly idea. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the first episodes so much. I really liked it. The cast is amazing.

[@mattgriffinreal]

Okay... So, MY thing is that film reviewers often don't explain what they mean when they say that they didn't feel anything for some of the characters. What exactly is the formula that you're looking for? I'm not understanding what you mean. (And by "you," I mean Coy - no one else.) As a writer, I feel like trying to give a backstory for every single character can sometimes distract from the mechanics and the true messages of the show.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8448]

An interesting review, thanks for sharing and like the Acolyte I hope you keep watching as looking forward to see if/how your views develop as the show does. If im being honest its Katherine Hahns acting that has me locked into this above the show itself. I like the campy genre (less interested in the Witchy genre) so that helps to and I can take the show for what it is. I think the potential pitfalls further down the line... 1.) can the show deliver on the "mystery" elements its set up with leaving as many unanswered questions? 2.) Agatha All Along (the song) is one of my single greatest moments in the MCU. Now we are in the real universe, albiet on the Witches Road, I dont think we can reach those heights again as we are not in Wandas TV sitcom universe sandbox anymore. That said the nude scene on the lawn gave me hope they can still be creative in the real marvel universe. I also give the show credit for its production values. The end credits were brilliant (even if the image Lisa Simpson dominates the sequence!). Finally - whilst I know their intentions are good and I will keep watching their videos - I hope that New Rockstars will reign in the degree of certainty in their theorising. It fuels the internets expectations of the show and while the show runners are no doubt aware of this moreso this time arount its very hard for them to make everything a real genuine "clue" thats there to be paid off.

[@zeer0squared]

Not entirely sure which two pillows are conspiring behind your left elbow, but that's creepy AF! lmao

[@CoyJandreau]

Oceans scheming back there

[@jonrios647]

This genre is also not my thing, but the connection to WandaVision is what drew me in. It was good enough to keep me intrigued. Wasn’t the black heart referring to Rupp’s character? Or are you suggesting that’s a red herring?

[@CoyJandreau]

Rupp wasn’t the actual green witch, Aubrey was so she’d be the one on the list as Black Heart (and she mentioned having a black heart earlier)

[@jonrios647]

Ah I must’ve missed that. Well I’m going to double down and predict that Rupp is Mephisto (or Mephisto-adjacent) 😂

[@Lupin788]

Coy, are you describing episode 1's tone as "campy" because it definitely WASN'T campy. And I think that was by design. Personally, I loved Kathryn Hahn's commitment to a gritty portrayal of a small-town detective à la "Mare of Easttown".

[@CoyJandreau]

If that take was intentional and not campy it was even less for me

[@Lupin788]

@@CoyJandreau Fair enough but it definitely was not campy. Episode 2 was definitely campy however.

[@garywilson2512]

Great review. Enjoying the show agree we could use some more time with new covent. Not sure what is with Disney and these short episodes. Need to bring over some FX writes, they love long episodes.

[@EpochEthereal]

Surprisingly liked it!

[@ashontiwilliams4512]

Liked the show,didn't like some of the special effects but ok,I'll keep watching...

[@mrvoltar]

I'm kinda curious what all the Nick Scratch stuff is about. I'm more of the mind that, "Teen," is being set up to be Agatha's son whom she appeared to sacrifice. I hope you get bit by the bug soon because I'm itching for next week.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

It’s her son she sacrificed

[@mrvoltar]

@@ObsessiveGeek Yep, Agatha's son seems more significant in an Agatha show.

[@tekservices8699]

For my money, I liked it. But I think it's because of the cast. If it wasn't Katheryn Hahn, I don't think I could have excused a couple things. The detective thing was weird. Had she played it like a normal person, it could have led to something cool but she felt like a slap stick spoof, but not really on purpose. Past that, I liked the silly horror vibe and I'm looking forward to the next few episodes

[@rentfreenico]

I think the slap stick spoof was entirely on purpose imo. And if you pay attention her acting as the detective progressively gets worse leading up to the interrogation room scene where she is very animated. I think that was eluding to her being broken out of the spell outside of her mind so the “show”/spell she was trapped in ep. 1 was getting worse in quality as the spell was fading. Once you realize that it’s very easy to connect w ep. 1 more.

[@eldnaH00]

Episode 1 started off good. Aubrey Plaza had me hooked from her first line. She's really good. Episode 2 is nearly a complete 180 in terms of tone. The silliness is kicking in and it's lame as usual. The kid is immediately annoying. The banter between he and Agatha is ridiculous. Hopefully he gets killed off in episode 3. The song they sing is the best thing about episode 2. I was impressed. Melodic and somewhat spooky

[@philrm99]

Very "revealing" premiere episode 😅

[@VillageIdiott]

I liked both episodes , thought they were solid

[@kendallcooper8761]

More of these videos please

[@CoyJandreau]

You got it!

[@markj7226]

Its okay if you only like the first and fourth seasons of True Detective.

[@jk5kwastaken]

I really enjoyed the show

[@ae8710]

I'm enjoying it

[@ikanghelpmyself0912]

Pictures of you in Rocky, or it didn’t happen Coy!! Who did you play??

[@CoyJandreau]

The narrator! Oh theyr out there somewhere haha

[@ikanghelpmyself0912]

@@CoyJandreau Awesome! I could totally picture it! As always, great review!

[@akouri6967]

Rio vs Starlord movie?

[@rokudodamaza]

Do I need to watch Wandavision for this?

[@alexp601]

Not really but you'll get A LOT more out of it if you do. (You should watch Wandavision anyway, it's probably Top 3 MCU D+)

[@rokudodamaza]

@@alexp601 Saw episode 1, it really wasn't for me. I knew what is happening and just couldn't muster up the patience to sit through that. At the beginning of Doctor Strange 2, I realized she didn't mind control herself into believing she's not evil, she just is. And then I also know about Ralph Boner and that he's played by fox's quicksilver which is one of my favourites so the joke is... not funny to me.

[@alexp601]

@@rokudodamaza maybe you would’ve had a different opinion about everything if you’d watched Wandavision when it first came out, but we’ll never know. Not everything is for everyone to like.

[@rokudodamaza]

@@alexp601 It might not be for me but would that matter if I just watch it anyway, maybe in background running while I'm playing games. At the end of the day, some people love it really so it can't be that it's a bad show so Imma watch it before I watch Agatha since I know I'll at least find it enjoyable (then again, I find everything enjoyable marvel and dc. Did hate Quantamania and Love & Thunder though)

[@alexp601]

@@rokudodamaza yeah probably worth to keep going, you might find something you like in it

[@EmmaHacker-kj9un]

I loved WandaVision and wasn’t sure if this show was worth getting a Disney+ membership for a month or two. I think you did a great job answering this for me.

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

This show is absolutely not for me and I’m totally okay with that.

[@jonalexander9312]

Who did you play when you were in Rocky Horror?

[@CoyJandreau]

The Narrator!

[@FactionintheBrick]

does Mephisto show up in Hit Monkey

[@CoyJandreau]

I don’t think so, but dunno didn’t watch all of jt

[@pimpmetocom295]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mildredfreeman5515]

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[@AuthorBTB]

I was hoping something more. I am honestly disheartened by MANY of my favorite reactors who go out of their way to say "this is for a very specific demographic." Some even saying "this is gay and not for us." Everyone can have their own opinions, but creators are pushing this "it's for another group." This wasn't the case for She-Hulk. So why treat this show this way? For creators I've come to respect for their insight and inclusivity, I find this odd, and exclusionary. Just my thoughts.

[@Mavstarr-kq6wm]

God this man is so fine

[@CoyJandreau]

Hey thanks

[@Mavstarr-kq6wm]

@@CoyJandreau there’s no way 😭😭 BRO 😭

[@BTBSOUNDS]

Wowwwwwwww Coy Jandreau, the widely known right wing misogynist not liking the show about strong powerful women. Sad! (I'm gonna hope my sarcasm shone thru😂) But nah, I checked it out with absolutely 0 hopes after the trailer and this show is specifically for me. It's not the Hocus Pocus type thing I thought it'd be and thank fuck cause I genuinely despise Hocus Pocus. So far, it's fun and dark and one very cringey line in the first episode which had me concerned for the level of writing aside ("The things you're roasting me for are what make me dangerous"), I really liked it a LOT more than I expected

[@marcakins3373]

The first episode was forced to me, and the second episode was just as bad….i am not sure who wants this on tv…. But I am curious where it goes and if it leads to a bigger MCU overall

[@JezzaBondiBeach]

This show was 😴 The Penguin was fantastic though

[@thinkbeyond3457]

The detective persona was some of the worst acting I've ever seen. Totally unbelievable and made me laugh so many times, buy more in a holding in my puke kind of way. Don't poke the bear! 😂🤢🤮

[@Say0nn.]

You are so dramatic lol

[@thinkbeyond3457]

@Say0nn. it was so painful. It was like a really bad Dinero impression. To be fair, once she went back to playing Agatha, she was fine (a bit too dramatically fabulous, but fine). Some actors don't have the range to play every type of role well. Know your lane. 😄

[@Redjack10]

Y’all do realize that was on purpose right? They’re literally spoofing Mare of Easttown.

[@its.angelll]

I mean that was really the point I didn't think it would be so hard for you to miss. The whole opening to it is a spoof on detective dramas even down to the opening title, it's supposed to be like that.

[@jaxr2958]

She didn't convince you she was a detective then. That was damn clever of them though as she wasn't.

[@TheSKRStudios]

Shoutout to coy for being 1 of the 50 people who are actually interested in this unnecessary show where the worst part of wandavision is the main character

[@YoooDose]

Worst part of wandavision??? 😂😂😂 ok bud

[@TheSKRStudios]

@@YoooDose yes. An unnecessary excuse for a beam in the sky final battle. Wanda should’ve been the villain of the show. Agatha has no charm or purposr

[@YoooDose]

@@TheSKRStudios wanda was literally the villain holding ppl hostage. Ur acting like they threw agatha in the last episode just to have someone to fight. If u actually watched the show u would understand agathas purpose for being there in the first place and she literally gave wanda a reason to fully become the scarlet witch. (That she didnt even know she was until given information and darkhold by AGATHA)

[@TheSKRStudios]

@@YoooDose bro Monica literally says something like “the people you held hostage won’t know you sacrificed your fake kids for them” like bro. Wanda was planned to be the villain and they shoehorned agatha in there just to have a big bad for the series so that Wanda gets off scott free. The OG script did not have agatha

[@spydey2k]

No show is necessary.

[@jenmatl6923]

To me, it's set up as 1/2 hr sitcom tv. Not inferno of a live audience 🫣😄 so I guess that works for me. The first 2 eps didn't feel like 25 min long. I appreciate that even though it's not hitting you right, you can still see the concept and what they are attempting to do. Thanks for all you do. Have a great day.

[@CoyJandreau]

Hey thanks! Have a great day too!

[@Lupin788]

The first 2 eps were each about 40 minutes long. It's not set up as a sitcom at all. More like a dramedy.