Is Agatha all Along any good?

[@BloodlessWolf]

I think it's really refreshing to be following a villain. I know we had Loki, but by that point Loki had been a hero far longer than a villain. Loki went into his series trying to redeem himself while Agatha is still as selfish as ever and is only looking to get power for herself.

[@Thed538dhsk]

I like that too. She feels very disney villian-esque imo. She just wants power and tries to weasel her way out of facing the consequences of her actions.

[@siralabastermccaster]

Disney villain is a good take. Gives me Ursula vibes

[@TafariMosi]

In the comics, Agatha isn't a villain.

[@Thed538dhsk]

@@TafariMosi so true. She has done some villainous stuff a few times but she's mainly just a baby sitter for superheroes and not really an active villian.

[@harrylane4]

@@TafariMosi that’s cool these are very clearly not the comic versions of these characters

[@pongunz1997]

Kitty being lost when all the witches were singing the song at first to her just vibing with it and fake singing with them by the end of the song was hilarious 😂

[@5050clown]

and then her jumping awkwardly while trying to take her shoes off - hilarious.

[@navypinkdesign]

Lol I love that you refer to her as Kitty because I can’t unsee that character when she’s on screen

[@pongunz1997]

@@navypinkdesign She always gonna be kitty 😂 ik her real name and all that but kitty fit so perfect

[@tyrellturner5602]

Some people have such a simple sense of humor Cuz I watched that same scene and thought it was cringy

[@pongunz1997]

@@tyrellturner5602 You must not like that 70 show or sum my guy idk 😂

[@joncrate5944]

The perfect addition to the song in episode two was the single tear Ali Ahn shed. It tells us so much about her character: her connection to the song through her mother, the emotions she felt performing it, the hope and fear that it might actually work. Just an amazing touch.

[@CuidightheachODuinn]

😂

[@BEE-oz7yd]

I think that tear is actually the reason why Alice is my favorite of the side characters!

[@Byronic19134]

This is true but the way they edited that whole scene with the Salem 7 coming was just amazing cinema. The moment the one guy turned into 7 with the screeches of a horse in the background was perfecto, then the way they were walking towards the house with bent necks in the most terrifying way was really good.

[@BEE-oz7yd]

@@Byronic19134 it's definitely going to be an iconic MCU scene!

[@Robin-be1zm]

​@@CuidightheachODuinn?

[@amandadeloff4278]

Licking her palm and telling her that yes, she does have a heart. "It's black and beats for you." That's ex behavior. Platonic friends don't say or do that. And since they are ancient, they were probably together for over a hundred years!

[@ArcaJ]

I don't know what you're talking about. I lick my friends all the time. They also don't invite me to things for some reason. 🤔

[@stephendaniels2213]

they were... roommates?

[@ProdCritic]

I was ambivalent on the show but I can honestly say I love it so far. I love that it seems committed to being a genre show, I love the smaller scope, and I’m a sucker for musicals.

[@sathrielsatanson666]

It is the best approach to entertainment: do not have hopes 😂 But yeah, you never know with MCU, they might make X-Men 97 or Secret Invasion 😂

[@Comicbroe405]

​@@sathrielsatanson666 Exactly. I'm hoping the DD show is great too

[@sathrielsatanson666]

@@Comicbroe405 thet better make it Season 3 not Season 2 if you know what I mean 😄

[@lotusthemermaid]

She said "Te veo" which is "I see you" in Spanish. In the context, she was saying "See you later." Edit for clarity: I think it's intentional that she used the phrase she did. Yes, I understand that it's not commonly used as a way to say "good-bye," *which is what makes it notable that she used it in this way* - it's supposed to have a double meaning for Agatha. I didn't realize I would need to write this out, but people get hostile quick when they want to correct something on the internet. Hope this clears up what I intended by my comment. My apologies, I could've described it better.

[@teh201d]

"See ya!" Would probably be a better localization

[@lotusthemermaid]

@@teh201d Probably. But I just went with what's a more popular phrase at the moment in American English.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Importantly it’s the informal 2nd person implying familiarity (or disrespect).

[@isil-zha]

The first time she says it in ep1 it does have the additional meaning of "I know who you are" and is delivered differently to further support that which would disappear on the "see ya" localisation

[@edicionespictorama248]

No one in Spanish speaking countries says TE VEO for see you later.

[@alexhassestunts]

People argue “who asked for this? It’s a character nobody cares about.” Definitely not saying Agatha will be as good or impactful, but imagine if people tainted Guardians vol 1 with that same mindset. Those truly were characters nobody cared about or wanted and it turned out one of the best and most beloved franchises in the MCU.

[@Heimal]

Pretty sure Iron Man had a bit of a "Who asked for this?" vibe before it came out, too.

[@casualfanatic4217]

People who said that were simply turned off when the show had an all female cast and is apparently gay. There’s definitely an audience here and I am that audience. I love witchcraft and folklore and loved Wandavision and Agatha

[@tendo625]

It’s just Critical Drinker. Seemed to have a hate boner for the show before it even came out because it has… women and gay people?

[@ta21l]

Ppl did try to taint Guardians with negativity “who asked for this” and Iron Man. Both weren’t nearly as negative as Agatha but so far all three has proven to be a good idea. To counter, Eternals, Antman (debatable), and Echo were proven not to be good.

[@jerrywemhoff]

@@ta21l just goes to show that armchair critics of shows and films that haven't come out yet should shut their fucking pieholes

[@ThePonderer]

All I know is that scene between Aubrey Plaza and Kathryn Hahn is the most pornographic thing in the MCU. Moreso than the actual sex scenes

[@Binkoboy3]

you must watch very boring porn

[@Dev1559]

Huh? 😂

[@astromeo3467]

​@@Dev1559bro hasnt seen it yet 😭💀

[@kadegetslaid634]

I feel like they're either gonna revealed her to be her daughter or her lover I'm not sure which

[@roteehc600]

dude i thought they were gonna kiss the entire fight scene

[@jollaffle]

What surprised me most is that the Road framed almost like a witchy heist. Like, episode 2 is all about gathering a team of specialists; the clairvoyant, the potions guy, a Green Witch. It's an interesting angle for bringing the cast together, and it has me hopeful that the show will make good use of its main characters. Hopefully they get more than just "potions person does the potions challenge and probably deals with some personal baggage, then just fades into the background."

[@Justanotherconsumer]

And what is the ex-cop’s role? She’s “fire” presumably in the elemental set. (Also that there are five of them and one of them is heart makes me want a Captain Planet shoutout)

[@thiagocerqueira9473]

@@Justanotherconsumeri think agatha mentions she’s a Blood Witch?

[@sp0pie928]

Ya none of that mattered ig

[@jerrywemhoff]

Billy isn't just flamboyant, he's MIDWEST THEATER KID flamboyant. iykyk

[@AweSean-wv3xo]

somebody gotta explain this to me

[@Max_The_Flower]

@@AweSean-wv3xo Gay. (Hope this helped.)

[@ImJustHereToWatch14]

​@AweSean-wv3xo naive and not generally having access to "good taste". They love Hamilton and Grease, but aren't familiar with Spring Awakening or Chorus Line

[@keithredacted8154]

It is so REFRESHING to have flamboyant gay representation. I'm so tired of people complaining everytime a gay person in media is not masculine or straight passing. Flamboyant and feminine gay people exist.

[@vincentslashmarshall]

1000%

[@pongunz1997]

The teen was great as well his chemistry with Agatha was great and can see it growing

[@QueenKunta]

Theory: I think Teen’s true character is more closely related to who he was in the “hex” (snarky, biting, *witchy* ) than he is now. The other shoe will drop midway through the season.

[@tusannsj6519]

She said: „te veo“ Which means, i see you. In other context it can also be something like, see you around, but i think she meant the first thing. It would explain (to me, just making up theories) why agatha is so scared of those animals, that stare at her. Implying, that those are controled by rio or something… just my interpretation

[@3th4ngaming39]

The animals are the Salem seven. And she did mean I’ll see you.

[@trace9021]

I think the animals are supposed to be familiars of the Salem Seven. But I do think "being seen" is a fear of Agatha's, and witches in general probably, given how the other witches are obfuscating their powers to remain below notice. Agatha has a lot of paranoia, she feels exposed, naked (literally and metaphorically), vulnerable, so telling her "I see you" does feel like a needle aimed at hitting those feelings. It could also be a "I see you [for what you really are]" given Agatha's penchant for manipulation to remind her that Rio knows her tricks.

[@Byronic19134]

@@trace9021I think she simply meant I’ll see you later and yes all the animals are the Salem7.

[@tusannsj6519]

@@trace9021 Damn, that‘s a fucking good reply. Awesome thx

[@cat8506]

i think it's firstly meaning "see ya" but there could be a double meaning of "i've got my eye on you", which comes across in both languages

[@matthewentwistle8284]

I think Agatha All Along is important for Marvel commercial-wise, because they need to learn NOT to try to appeal to every viewer on the planet. It's like with Marvel's comics, I feel confident picking up the books that appeal most to me and I don't feel as if I'm missing out on other books. In short, there needs to be a good mix of content that appeals to a variety of audiences. That way Marvel can actually make more revenue than if they were trying to appeal to everyone, which only does them more damage than they intend to bring.

[@zzeroara9511]

incredibly based comment, brother

[@sathrielsatanson]

But see, this is not the lesson big corporations want to learn. They are not happy with a lot of money, they need all the money. That's why we are fed with themost designed by a committee entertainment because it has to have the broadest appeal to make the most money. That's why there are only PG13 horrors, why R rated action movies are so rare and every super hero show/movie has to be the same. But sometimes we are lucky enough to get a Legion, Logan or Wandavision.

[@Infamous1892]

I don't know man. People who like Marvel usually wanna read comic books. This feels like chick flick fan fiction. That's why it's cancelled before season 2.

[@sathrielsatanson]

@@Infamous1892 Mate, comics industry is dying. There has been a steady decline in sales for years now. There was a significant bump during the pandemic and then a sharp decline as soon as the pandemic ended. The revenue and profits are on the downward slope and market analysts foresee the trend to continue. I'd wager that the majority of MCU watchers have not read a comic book in the last 5 years. MCU is mainstream and some of it's fans do reach for the comics but most of them watch a film now and then and do not care about the source material. Just like Wandavision, Agatha All Along was conceived as a miniseries so it was not cancelled as second season was never planned.

[@samfilmkid]

So true. Like, I appreciate Marvel and a Disney giving directors with a niche viewpoint a shot, but the irony is the more money that they put into a project the more they feel a desire to see a return on that. So they ask the creatives to water their vision down. I don’t even think it’s done out of malice or a desire to “ruin” a creatives vision, they want it to be successful, they just have a Avery narrow idea of what success is. So you end up with a product that no one is happy with. Ordinary people think it’s too weird, while the people it’s initially aimed at don’t think it’s weird enough!

[@Curra1199]

14:21 "i don't think they can kill this character" that aged really well

[@IAmMightyMike]

Also, gotta say, I'm really glad you're focusing on this channel more. It's such a great one-on-one vibe with a real fan. Like hearing a friend talk about the same things we love.

[@CoNiCuZn]

Wait he’s got another channel?😂

[@amaxlegit]

Honestly, the first two episodes surprised me. I had very low expectations going into this project, but the premiere episodes were a lot of fun. I'm interested to see where the show goes & whether or not it can avoid the classic Disney+ MCU falloff in the back half.

[@WitchMaster-vi4kp]

i didn't have a expectation, i knew i was going to watch it.... i will wait for the final episode . so far so good

[@marlena.]

Yeah for the one hour of content we have so far I like it. I see people bashing it as if the full season is already out, or as if it has to go full marvel chaos speed.

[@rosalie.e.morgan]

I hope they don't start dying right away. I want more time with everyone.

[@nicolasbaez9082]

Well, here we are, most of the deaths worked tho

[@danielbecker1431]

I assume all of Patti Lupone's involuntary outbursts are her predicting things that will happen on the Road

[@Ohmygh0st]

That’s exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@nicolasbaez9082]

You were onto something bro

[@juanpaez9981]

I honestly really like that we’re following a character that doesn’t have the baggage of being a well established character or a crowd favorite. It’s nice not having to deal with the people complaining that the character isn’t like the comic or complaining about the choices being made with the show. Not knowing what’s going to happen is so nice

[@Justanotherconsumer]

She’s so different from her comics version that there isn’t much to expect.

[@juanpaez9981]

@@Justanotherconsumer i'm sure she is. I don't think I've ever met a diehard agatha fan. She's no sabrina. So no one to complain

[@jthememeking]

What I love about this show is that it knows what it's trying to be. So much of Marvel is so bland because it's made to appeal to as many people as possible. Agatha All Along is a queer witchy show about the dark arts. It's fun. it's a little edgy. It showed a butt. It's so different from what the mcu usually puts out there. Makes me feel like the creators and director can really add their own flavor to this show.

[@Byronic19134]

I don’t think it’s queery at all despite the main characters clearly being such and also feel like labeling the show that will only cause unnecessary hate for a show that is too good to deserve such unwarranted hate.

[@jthememeking]

@Byronic19134 Doesn't that suck? Where people have to watch their words to not get a mob angry viewers hating on show because one of the main characters ignores a phone call from his boyfriend? So much so that when people are talking about the show, we have to avoid mentioning it so as not to anger the mob. It's exhausting. Also, the show is queer. Not just in the sense of it, including LGBT characters. But the show is very different and peculiar from the rest of the MCU, and I mean that in the very best way.

[@rybigbee01]

@@jthememekingagreed.

[@RamenzillaX]

@@Byronic19134 I would say a lot witchy media, especially as it pertains to covens, has sapphic undertones anyway. The people who want to be mad will be mad and that’s their business. WandaVision/Westview/Agatha is in its own little niche of the MCU, in a similar way to Loki and the TVA, that if people don’t like them it’s easier to ignore.

[@5050clown]

@@Byronic19134strange comment.

[@keithredacted8154]

I am SO TIRED of people not wanting feminine and flamboyant gay representation. All they have been wanting recently is masculine and straight passing gay which was nice at first but now it has been rubbing me the wrong way. Not every fem gay is a caricature. Those gay people EXIST. Let them be.

[@harrylane4]

“All people want are masculine gays” when??? When have we ever actually gotten that? You’re acting like there’s an overwhelming amount of bear rep when there is NOT, in any way shape or form. “Feminine flamboyant gays” as you call them, (a term which is already leaning into homophobic stereotypes but that’s another thing entirely) are literally the norm, it’s extremely difficult to find anything that doesn’t fit the stereotype that isn’t coming from queer creators

[@MsBlackIntrovert]

It’s like media over corrected for their stereotypical portrayal of gay men. Like all we want is balance some semblance of realistic representation

[@Infamous1892]

...Comic books are made for Straight males. Straight males don't like Effeminate males as main characters.

[@ATallTransgender]

The show is just camp, its silly and goofy and queer and over the top and everything I personally love. It's very close to what I've always wanted from a super hero show, not specifically for Agatha but i love that they used A) an already established character and B) Catherine Hahn specifically. I know I'm going to enjoy the rest of it, from the queer elements to the horror and musicality and such. I'm so freaking excited for the rest of the show.

[@rascalmofo]

I wasn't sure about this outside of enjoying the character in Wandavision and loving Kathryn Hahn. I thought the two episodes slapped and were a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing where it goes from here.

[@richardtust6355]

Technically Joe lock is still playing an unknown character so he gots more room to breath in as his own character

[@jacobjones9050]

The fact that this show feels so much like WandaVision 1% of me feels like we might get Ralph Bohnered again

[@iv3fr.dchck_n]

Bohner 😂

[@directorjake]

I really liked this show! Really great start!

[@onbearfeet]

Queer comics reader here. Teen seems pretty on-brand for early Billy to me. He's a little more public with his identity (e.g. having "Boyf" saved like that in his phone), but queer teens tend to be like that now if they think it's safe. Comics!Billy has always had fairly supportive (adoptive) parents, so the 2024 version of that character WOULD be more public than the 2005 version. Billy now has never lived in a world without Lawrence v. Texas; Billy in 2005 had seen that decision handed down and was watching society shift around him. 2005 Billy had to be cautious in ways 2024 Billy (if he's from a blue state) might not have had to even think about. I see the minor differences as appropriate updates to make the character feel contemporary. Honestly, though, Teen just seems like a big ol' dork, which also describes every queer teenager I currently know in real life (and I love them so much for it). Just watching him awkwardly hold the rabbit made me smile.

[@r_r_r_r]

I’m so happy seeing so many comments from folks who were ambivalent but are hyped now. 💜 I’ve been obsessed since the trailer, gonna be a fun October!!

[@Keltik0ne]

Hahn is a gem, fun to watch when she's allowed to let loose. Support cast looks great although not quite enough Plaza so far.

[@Gerardwaysleftarm]

i know its so simple but the idea that the different witches all have different colored powers is so nice, i feel like we dont get enough of that type of stuff

[@WBSlashH]

Joe lockes character in Episode 3 really won me over. I kinda wasn’t on board with his character but as he and Agatha’s relationship unfolds the character gets better

[@bobgillingham7215]

imo, the people that are saying that Billy is "too flamboyant" have never actually talked to or been around gay people

[@aetriandimitri190]

and specifically a gay teen that feels like they're always high on excitement, like just talk to a gay teen about their hobbies for a minute and they act just like him

[@joshwilner5622]

Not every gay person is a walking stereotype

[@aetriandimitri190]

@@joshwilner5622 doesn't mean that stereotype doesn't exist for a reason

[@zzeroara9511]

​@@joshwilner5622 okay but there are 8 billion people, people who match sterotypes exist. that's an inarguable fact.

[@Amy-yh8kf]

I honestly didn’t look forward to this show beforehand, but was surprised to see how much I liked the first 2 episodes….can’t wait for the rest! Also, I love the entire cast so far! The chemistry is great amongst all of them!

[@redhead_bebs]

I feel like when Marvel captions things "[in Spanish]" They should AT LEAST PUT THE SPANISH WORDS SO PEOPLE CAN LOOK IT UP IF THEY NEED TO

[@Laridian]

@@redhead_bebs No, that's common in credits. When you see things like, 'and featuring' or 'with' it just means they get special consideration (more money usually)

[@redhead_bebs]

@@Laridian OH! Okay... My bad. 😅 I remembered people saying that the movie poster for "The Glass Onion" spoiled a character's death because of "with" and I believed it. I just went back and looked at that poster, and that was just blatant misinformation because there is a second actor that also has the "with". Thank you for clarifying!

[@Justanotherconsumer]

It’s helpful perhaps for showing that the characters no hablan (o por lo menos Agatha no habla). The subtitles I really wanted were for the Latin. I heard “mea carmine” (my song) but couldn’t make anything else out.

[@mulukh7]

Not Marvel but I'm sure I've seen "speaks foreign language" in subtitles before and it just seems lazy

[@zer0ice]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! You're so good breaking down the characters! Subscribed!!!!

[@pepperidgefarm1003]

If "Teen" ends up just being Billy Kaplan and that's it (as he should and obviously is), the post credits scene for this show HAS to be an aknowledgement and tease for Tommy/Speed. I doubt they'll even get to make a Young Avengers project at this point but if ever there was a chance to introduce Speed, its here. That way, whenever we see Wiccan again, Speed can just be there with him and they can say them meeting happened off-screen.

[@marchodges5310]

I kind of agree. I forget the rabbits name but the dog being named Sparky goes along with Speed being super fast. My prediction is the rabbit is named closely to the other ability that was witch like in nature and him holding the rabbit in Episode 2 is a call back/tie in to his powers. However there is a theory we don’t know Wanda’s true kids because it was revealed in the end of WandaVision that they were in another universe. Though I don’t remember Teen meeting the rabbit before in Agatha All Along and he said “Oh it’s you!”

[@pepperidgefarm1003]

@@marchodges5310 The rabbit's name is Scratchy, and its supposed to be a reference to Nicholas Scratch, Agatha's son in the comics. However regarding the stuff with Wanda's "true" kids calling out for help, I don't think the post credits scene for WandaVision even matters at this point because they disregarded it anyway in MoM, and the kids that become Wiccan and Speed aren't even supposed to be the same ones from the Hex. In the comics, Billy Kaplan and Tommy/Speed are reincarnations of those original children's souls. I don't know how, timing wise in the MCU, it works out that this 15-16 year old Teen can be a reincarnation of the Billy Maximoff that only stopped existing 3 years ago, but who the hell knows.

[@zetizahara]

@@pepperidgefarm1003 The idea is that his soul happened to go back in time and was reincarnated in the past.

[@pepperidgefarm1003]

@@zetizahara Is this "time travelling souls" aspect true in the comics too?

[@WordsofIvory]

​​@@pepperidgefarm1003Yes. In the comics her kids were "made" from 2 lost souls she pulled from the afterlife. Wiccan and Speed are their reincarnated souls.

[@jacobypowell9724]

I didn’t love Wanda vision myself, I enjoyed it but wasn’t my favorite, but I really liked the first two episodes of this. I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes.

[@AlanPeacock]

Good review. I am LOVING it.

[@Uncle-Mike]

This is a really surprising and refreshing review! And, by that, I mean it is the first positive YT review I’ve seen. Good on you for saying how you feel. It’s interesting to hear a totally different perspective. 👍🏽

[@danielrestrepo6988]

It's so weird to me that when people talk about good Marvel stuff from that last few years that no one mentions Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Great animation, fun stories, hilarious villains, awesome music. It's got it all.

[@ArcaJ]

That show is my comfort food. If I'm feeling down, I just pop on an episode. 😊

[@jahipalmer8782]

I agree.

[@sssspider]

Broader audiences don’t give two shits about Marvel outside of the MCU and anything Spiderman-related.

[@mildhoof]

Ugh I love that you mentioned Moon girl!! Incredible show. I'm desperate for a season 3

[@Juan_Maldonado320]

People always refer to Ant-Man 3. But, man Thor Love & Thunder is roughhhhhhh

[@TheEvilCheesecake]

I enjoy watching Quantunamia. I do not watch Love and Thunder.

[@Juan_Maldonado320]

@@TheEvilCheesecake Exactly 😂 I do know more people that enjoyed Ant-Man 3 over Love & Thunder

[@Truck-kun11]

I kinda like both movies, but i am not stupid to say they dont have a lot of problems

[@somenerdwithanopinion7778]

True, but I actively laughed and enjoyed myself more at the inprov comedy than I got invested in the next blockbuster installment of the Kang Saga, personally. God, that was a rough patch 💀

[@Byronic19134]

@@Truck-kun11Me too I think they both get way too much and Thor 4 real problem was not cutting a lot from the film like it just had way too much going on. Antman 3 I thought was a fun family adventure and the only part of movie I had a problem with was them not showing Kang mowing down the Ants to let the narrative that ants killed him thrive.

[@iopohable]

i loved it; didnt even know it was coming out, just a very pleasant surprise.

[@alistairetheblu]

12:45 Yeah, I think you have to have a pretty serious misunderstanding of the word flamboyant to apply it to him, so far at least. edit: also, I thought it was clear that Mrs Hart is just there because Agatha knows it's supposed to be Aubrey Plaza's character ("the last name is a black heart"...she said earlier "I have a heart, and it's black"). So because that obviously wouldn't go well she just chose either the first person she came across or specifically chose Mrs Hart because of her obliviousness.

[@lewisbaldwin9683]

I hope it’s a double twist where it is actually meant to be Mrs hart and Agatha actually made the correct choice by making what she thought was the wrong one

[@Justanotherconsumer]

@@lewisbaldwin9683Davis!

[@5050clown]

first two eps are great - very excited to see the rest of the season.

[@jasonmarbach]

Yeah this show absolutely rocks so far. Can’t wait for next week

[@TheTrueThomayo]

To me Teen doesn't feel flamboyant. Definitely hits me as gay but more like gay nerd. Almost if like Peter Parker was gay.

[@Tomas-rg4us]

I love this. Campy witchy well-written fun.

[@ridofchris]

I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed it, I had completely written this show off in my mind but now i'm all in!

[@octosalias5785]

Its hammy, its campy, its witches for Halloween. Im allowed to enjoy it damnit

[@hunterpdx7061]

I love the show. I'm definitely part of the target audience, but I agree that there are some who just won't vibe with it. No harm, no foul.

[@jennyburb7294]

So glad you're covering the show! If Teen turns out to be Billy (and frankly, it'd be weird if he isn't), my fancast for Tommy is Milo Manheim. Looks like an older version of Young Tommy, great actor, good in an ensemble. Might be too peppy, but could possibly pull it off. I cant decide if I want these witches to die or not. It would be in keeping with the horror theme for them to drop one by one, but I'd hate for them to waste potentially great characters and actresses. I have more faith in this team to make it work either way than I have in most other Marvel teams though!

[@russian-canadianfamily6895]

I really want Mrs Hart and Lilia to get to the end, Hart because I want her to actually get powers, there has been hints and nods to her being a witch unknowingly, and Lilia because she’s a boss

[@coribug42]

The plot would be if they all make it to the end.

[@hritviknijhawan1737]

Just checked who Milo Manheim is... This is the best casting I've seen yet for Speed! I can't picture anyone else now except him and Ross Lynch.

[@arubinojr5670]

Kit Connor obviously. Call it reverse family tradition. Not a year before Age of Ultron, Pietro and Wanda were husband and wife in Godzilla.

[@LameBoyIee]

The people hating didn't even watch.

[@hallopino]

Can we drop the "will X save Marvel?!" narrative? Marvel is doing just fine. We can't keep making the same narrative over and over. It hit some rocks that weren't really self-inflicted. But was never at a point where there was never going to be an other Marvel movie. There are countless articles saying that Deadpool, X-Men 97, Echo, Guardians 3, Wakanda Forever, Ms. Marvel, and No Way Home ALL saved Marvel. Let's move on.

[@CuidightheachODuinn]

When your "good" products are shoddy between 5 bad ones -- you can keep the "will _____ save Marvel" because that's not the track record of a winning formula, cry baby.

[@lilpeelypat3773]

That only happens due to negative opinions on previous projects impacting and preventing future audiences from trusting series and movies.

[@sathrielsatanson]

Well, as much as people like to blame the neckbeard mob for hating on Marvel it's not just their opinion. There is a reason there was only 1 MCU movie in 2024: Disney decided the formula is not working. It might have been overreaction to the poor performance pf movies released/made during the pandemic but Disney lost some big bucks last 3-4 years. That being said: nostalgia is a powerful drug. There was a lot of bad to mediocre movies in Phases 1-3. First Avenger, Thor 2, Age of Ultron Iron Man 3 were either divisive or widely criticised. People just forget those and look at that past as if it was MCU's golden age: everything was perfect and not a bad film in sight.

[@lilpeelypat3773]

@sathrielsatanson True, but I think the best approach is to limit shows and movies for the years, allowing more focus on the bigger project. This doesn't mean forgetting the shows, just that the shows should be limited and different, kinda like how they did for wandavision or echo (idk another example).

[@sathrielsatanson]

@@lilpeelypat3773 No, again, it doesn't matter. They were putting one-two movies a year in Phases 1-2 and still most of them were mediocre or bad. Iron Man and Avengers were stand-outs in a sea of safe mediocrity. In my book the ration is more or less constant it's just that the bad movies stand out more because they come in quicker succession. And Echo left me cold so I am not going to debate it's merits as a surprising MCU show. For me it's Wandavision, Legion and first season of Jessica Jones.

[@simonboyle4459]

Its so camp. I loved it. Im so ready for more.

[@koji6745]

I must admit that the fact that the very first theories coming out about the Agatha show, two episodes in, completely straight, are Mephisto - its freaking hilarious

[@WhiteRaven696]

Rio said "te veo", the same thing she said when she as a Fed left Detective Agnes' office. Means "see you later". A nice little parallel to Wanda last words to her being "I'll be seeing you, Agnes."

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Has a whole bunch of meanings. It’s in the present tense - not “I will see you” but “I see you right now.” Compare I’ll see you (te veré) or I’ll be seeing you (Te estaré viendo). Obviously it’s an idiom rather than a literal statement the same way (I will) “see you” (later) is in English, but it works on a very literal level. “I recognize who you are” (even though you’re stuck in a curse) “I see what you’re doing” (Ags is kind of a villain) “I know you’re hiding and I found you” (Gaydar target lock!)

[@tulip7903]

i was soooooo relieved once i realized it was off to a good start.

[@Pyrofour]

19:16 wow this made me realize she was supposed to be the fourth witch

[@ryanwest1164]

Love love love Agatha all along

[@liamwhite1719]

i love this show for a lot of reasons but primarily i hope this is a proof for marvel that practical productions and unique stylistic choices are the way forward for them.

[@diegoprodriguez]

In my mind, Mrs Hart/Davis is Kitty Forman, and I like the idea of Kitty randomly traveling to Westview, getting caught in Wanda’s curse, and is kinda now forced to keep her life in Westview, and now’s she’s being forced to join the cult

[@MaryTheTankGirl]

I found the chemistry between characters really great so far and this is why I have high hopes for the other episodes. Also I love witches. I really hope the show is a success and marvel will further build on this part of the mcu.

[@monovader]

For anyone wondering Aubrey says: “te veo” which means “I see you” which depending on the context could be romantic but could also be interpreted as “see ya” she said it twice within the two episodes so I would guess it’s an inside joke between the two.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Also since Ag doesn’t “see” herself in the first one (she’s blinded by the hex) it has a literal meaning as well.

[@joshmargolis1424]

Billy’s comment about his aesthetic was a bit on the nose, but aside from that haters are just homophobes. Can’t wait to see him meet Kamala in a post credits

[@CuidightheachODuinn]

What a weak ass defense. And you wonder why y'all have turned so many people against you and _made_ "homophobes".

[@frankentee]

As a gay guy myself you’re right about Wiccan and anyone who has an issue with how he’s being portrayed is just suffering from stan brain poisoning

[@TheRedcat14]

I will die on the hill that Wandavision is the best Disney+ MCU project.

[@astromeo3467]

Tied with loki for me ngl

[@AGR298]

100% WandaVision and Loki. Incredible stuff.

[@arrgggod4656]

WandaVision and Loki for sure. Writing, Set Design and Production are top tier.

[@Scanny524]

I'm with you, compelling emotionally while being one of the more artistically interesting MCU projects that's been made

[@ThisIsAHandle-xz5yo]

The hill your dying on is a grave yard

[@gregariuss]

Love you, Nando 💜

[@Dev1559]

I agree. Loki and Agatha All Along look amazing. We need less CGI and blue screen

[@Thed538dhsk]

Nando, she is Mrs Davis. "Mrs Hart" was what w a n d a called her

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Also what the show within a show’s credits called her, FWIW.

[@LiivyPer]

I loved the sexual tension between Catherine Hahn and Aubrey Plaza, as a lesbian I think it's not queerbaiting bc..... Well the hand licking was SO sexual, I do that to flirt (but like without the blood)

[@P4trickSt4rmie]

Agatha has has multiple female partners

[@twen2times]

I fucking love it. Can’t wait for the next episode

[@skkms910]

You should change the title to "Is 'Agatha All Along' Cool Asf?" because it's cool asf. What weirdo hates witches???

[@Justanotherconsumer]

(Insert inquisition meme here.)

[@atul.aditya]

Absolutely love you got almost every single prediction wrong.

[@jhustmyles275]

The only real issue i had in the first two episodes was some of the dialogue and writing for/around Aggy pre-breakout. But considering that she's in a malfunctioning hex cast by a dead (?) witch, that could be more feature than bug.

[@0927kira]

yeah that was intentional

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Short answer: yes, it’s good. Very good. I have a silly film degree. It’s well directed and acted. The cast is great. The writing is clever and lots of dry humor.

[@gridlo]

Their last film is now the highest grossing R rated made yet the reviews for Agatha All Along still open with: "Will this save Marvel?"

[@nbriez-c5914]

Weird fact: Blackheart first appearance was in Daredevil 270

[@gilliganIII]

I think Mephisto as Kitty would be hilarious and perfect for the MCU

[@sathrielsatanson]

"They started strong and then... maybe didn't finish as strong" is a perfect summation of WandaVision too.

[@milocorrigan7128]

First 2 episodes were good. First episode showed her life after being made Agnes was very good. Both episodes had exciting endings too. I look forward to what's next!

[@RumbleBee1102]

If this shows not a success, I can't for Marvel/Disney to blame it on it being gay

[@Phosfit]

The camera pan to the phone felt forced. I would’ve liked if the detail it “revealed” was just left up to observation skills rather than us having to be told or we at least waited until it naturally came up.

[@Flying-Maytree]

Comparing Agatha to Charmed is a LOW BLOW Nando.

[@laligagging]

great review. Finally a sophisticated look at a well written, well acted, and well produced show.

[@adamm6290]

I’m watching this immediately after your The Penguin and Thunderbolts* videos and now the thumbnails in my watch history say “SO DAMN. FUN?”

[@ethanskinner6146]

Am I the only person who found these two episodes really fast or was that my excitement? Episode 1 went by so fast for me that I sat down in confusion. Then episode 2 came about and suddenly they're singing the ballad and I thought to myself, "I was promised a 30 minute episode."

[@jacobjones9050]

My dad was more interested in this show than I was because he loves Kathryn Haan. The first episode might be my favorite single thing that Disney+ has put out. Clearly Sam Raimi didn’t write it because whoever did saw WandaVision😂

[@awhimsyreader9015]

Jac Shaeffer who created and wrote Agatha All Along also created and wrote for Wandavision

[@jacobjones9050]

@@awhimsyreader9015 I’m glad, you can feel the passion in these episodes

[@duk2112]

Rio said, “I’ll see ya later”

[@TheOnlyRick3]

Doesn’t it mean ‘I see you’ cause where’s the ‘later’

[@duk2112]

@@TheOnlyRick3 it’s implied

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Idiomatically, yes, but literally it’s “you(informal)” “I see.” Idiomatically it is about seeing someone later, but the literal meaning is applicable as well especially in the first time when Ags doesn’t “see” herself and Rio knows who she is.

[@StephenDukenski]

“Help me get my purple back.” - Diegetic power signatures, yo!

[@matthewburdick4966]

Nando: "I'm a straight guy" Me: "aww."

[@davidmun1601]

I only saw the first episode and I really liked it. This does not mean that the series will be any good, but for now, I am hooked

[@P4trickSt4rmie]

I love that they bring 3 more marvel witches into it as well. Agatha mentors Wanda in the comics so I think it’s a reverse and she’s helping Billy

[@Appplepuppie]

Rio say's, "Te veo" which is a quote that isn't literally meant to be translated because it's really just used as "I'll see you later" or "I'll see you around". Meaning that Rio will most likely join them in the Witches' road.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

It also literally means “I see you” which is meaningful when Ags doesn’t “see” herself. Also totally sounds like “Gaydar has locked on target and is tracking.”

[@sillyskater2]

I liked the trailers but the first 2 episodes were a really great start. I usually have problems with Marvel show pacing and writing but these first two episodes seem to have good pacing and writing. The first episode established Agatha still in Wanda’s spell we get to live it that while Agatha gets caught up with events of MOM and Wanda’s death. We meet both Rio and “teen” while in the spell then just moments later Agatha breaks free and we see teen and Rio as they are. Episode two we see how the real Agatha operates and we see how cunning and helpful teen is. We meet a great supporting cast of witches and get good humor while meeting them. Ending with the descent down the Witches’ Road. I’d guess that the next four or five episodes will be trials for each character with the last two focused on teen and Agatha’s motivations for the show, probably a witchy fight and some twists.

[@QueenKunta]

7:03 this but for me was the “coochie coochie coo” line 😂

[@floral_boi]

I love this show! One of the most fun Marvel things in awhile

[@JamesLawner]

Agatha’s outfit in Ep2 makes her look like she could’ve been Missy in an American version of Doctor Who 😅

[@renegarza9]

Agatha’s new look is giving Missy from Doctor Who

[@QueenKunta]

I wasn’t surprised that I enjoyed the first 2 episodes. The key is always the follow through and endings. I’m tuned in but trying to level my expectations.

[@elliotsimon9918]

She said “I see you.”