warn! This article contains spoilers for “Agatha Always” Episode 5, where Agatha Harkness’ MCU origin story may take on new meaning Agatha has always and Wanda Vision It turns out the fan theory was accurate. Marvel Comics’ Agatha Harkness was initially introduced as an older witch who tutored Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman’s son, Franklin Richards, and was replaced by her son Nicholas Scratch and her The magical grandsons of the Salem Seven were captured and burned at the stake and helped Scarlet Witch master her magical powers. The Marvel Universe has made several major changes to Agatha Harkness, including why she was burned at the stake.
according to Wanda Vision Episode 8 flashes back to Agatha Harkness’s origin story, as Agatha’s mother Evanora and her coven sent Agatha to the stake as a tribute to her during the 1693 Salem Witch Trials Black magic punishment. When the coven attempted to strip Agatha of her powers and kill her, Agatha reversed the spell and drained all the magic from her fellow witches. therefore, Wanda VisionBack in 1693, Evanora Harkness was justified in trying to bring down her own daughter. However, some Agatha has always Episode 5 details suggest Agatha’s origins may be deeper than Wanda Vision Let’s get on with it.
Agatha keeps hinting that WandaVision’s origin story is a lie
Agatha Harkness may not be able to control her magic-absorbing powers
exist Agatha has always In the fifth episode, Agatha Harkness’s mother Evanora returns as a ghost, and the ghost takes over Agatha’s body during the third trial of Witch Road. When Alice Wu-Gulliver instinctively attacks the possessed Agatha, she fires a magical spell that knocks Evanora out of Agatha’s body. Unfortunately, Alice is unable to stop her own spell, as Agatha uses it to absorb all of Alice’s powers until Alice dies. When asked about killing Alice by draining her energy, Agatha argued that she had no control over it. Of course, no one believes Agatha, but she doesn’t seem bothered by their suspicions.
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Considering Agatha had no reason to kill Alice when she was protecting her from Evanora, it seems Agatha really had no intention of absorbing Alice’s energy. So, if Agatha was telling the truth when she said she couldn’t control her ability to absorb other witches’ magic, it’s also possible that she never intended to kill Evanora Harkness in the first place, and that Evanora tried to kill Kill her. “punish” Agatha’s burning at the stake was the event that led Agatha down a path of evil, not Agatha’s desire for mysterious power.
Agatha is hunted for a crime she didn’t commit
The Salem Seven may have become the thing Evanora Harkness’ rally was trying to avoid
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Agatha has always Episode five also reveals the true origins of the Marvel Universe’s Salem Seven. Unlike their characters in the comics, the Salem Seven in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are not the daughters of Agatha Harkness’ son Nicholas Scratch. Instead, they were the daughters of Evanora Harkness, a coven who died while trying to kill Agatha Harkness at the stake in 1693. If Agatha Harkness truly had no control over her powers when she killed Evanora and her coven, then the Salem Seven must have hoped for their mother’s death Revenge against Agatha turns out to be misguided.
The Salem Seven may have been inspired to learn the dark arts after their mother’s death, or were cursed after Agatha killed Evanora’s coven
Another difference between Marvel Comics’ Seven of Salem and their live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe adaptations is that the former are physically powerful beings with a variety of fairly simple abilities, such as super strength and super speed, while the Marvel Comics Marvel Comics’ Seven of Salem appear to be mysterious entities capable of transforming into animals. The MCU’s Seven of Salem seem closer to the dark arts in appearance and abilities than Agatha Harkness herself. The Salem Seven may have been inspired to study the dark arts after their mother’s death, or were cursed after Agatha killed Evanora’s coven.
Is this the real reason Agatha wants the Dark Fortress?
Agatha Harkness may need the Dark Fortress to control her powers
Wanda Vision Agatha Harkness is a power-obsessed witch who longs to take all of Wanda Maximoff’s power for herself. However, Agatha has alwaysThe implication that Agatha is unable to control her powers may be what leads Agatha to obtain the Dark City and attempt to steal the Scarlet Witch’s legendary chaos magic. Agatha might have been born with special magical abilities that allowed her to absorb the powers of other witches, but she might have needed a lot of magic to control it. In this case, the Dark Fortress may not provide a solution, but its information about the legendary Scarlet Witch may lead Agatha directly to Wanda.
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What led Evanora Harkness and her coven to accuse Agatha of using dark magic may not have been a forbidden spell or practice. Instead, this could be another example of Agatha inadvertently absorbing the powers of other witches and leaving behind badly decomposed corpses. Well, Agatha’s death sentence may have inspired her to take more drastic measures to protect herself from other witches. Between 1693 and 2025, Agatha likely continued to absorb the magic of other witches while searching for ways to control this ability.
Can Scarlet Witch’s chaos magic free her from the curse?
Scarlet Witch’s Chaos Magic Might Not Solve Agatha Harkness’s Power Problems either
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Wanda Maximoff’s chaos magic is an incredibly powerful force, capable of reshaping reality itself, as Wanda’s Westview Hex proves. Wanda Vision. Given the reality-warping nature of Wanda’s magic, Wanda’s magic could technically override or alter Agatha Harkness’s magical instincts, including her inability to control her powers. However, it’s unlikely that either Wanda or Agatha would use Scarlet Witch’s magic for this purpose. wand visionbecause neither witch knew how to use Chaos Magic at the time. In fact, Wanda had little idea how she created the Westview Hex.
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Still, it’s possible that Chaos magic holds the key to empowering Agatha Harkness and allowing her to control it effortlessly. After all, Chaos Magic is one of the most versatile powers in Marvel lore, as it can radically alter the powers and abilities of others. In the comics, Scarlet Witch is able to rewrite the reality of Earth-616, including the powers and backstories of every Marvel character. exist Wanda VisionLater, Scarlet Witch’s chaos magic temporarily resurrected Vision’s consciousness and provided Ralph Boehner with Quicksilver’s super-speed abilities.
Teens may have access to Scarlet Witch’s chaotic magic
Although Wanda Maximoff died in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Meaning Agatha Harkness will no longer be able to steal Chaos magic from the Scarlet Witch, Agatha has alwaysRevealing that Teen is Wanda’s son Billy might give Agatha another chance. Teen crown at the end Agatha has always Episode five reveals that he has abilities similar to his mother’s. If true, teenagers might have access to the Scarlet Witch’s chaos magic, and Agatha Harkness might have another chance to steal it in order to upgrade her magical abilities and learn how to control it.
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Actors Kathryn Hahn, Joe Rourke, Sahir Zamata, Ari Ahn, Okwui Okpowasili, Deborah Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, Aubrey Pugh Raza, David Peyton, Emma Caulfield Ford, David Lundgren, Asif Ali, Amos Glick, Elaine Valdez, Pariya Aker Barshahi, Chau Naumova, Bethenny Curry, Athena Perrample, Alicia Bella-Bailey, Britta Grant, Marina MazepaRelease date September 18, 2024
Screenwriter Jacques Schaeffer
Showrunner Jacques Schaeffer
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Release date January 15, 2021
Streaming service Disney+
Screenwriter Jacques Schaeffer
Showrunner Jacques Schaeffer
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Actors Kathryn Hahn, Joe Rourke, Sahir Zamata, Ari Ahn, Okwui Okpowasili, Deborah Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, Aubrey Pugh Raza, David Peyton, Emma Caulfield Ford, David Lundgren, Asif Ali, Amos Glick, Elaine Valdez, Pariya Aker Barshahi, Chau Naumova, Bethenny Curry, Athena Perrample, Alicia Bella-Bailey, Britta Grant, Marina Mazepa