Agatha Harkness is finally back. After wreaking a bit of havoc and helping bring Wanda Maximoff’s idyllic small-town family life to an end in “ WandaVision ,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s favorite insidious and perfidious witch will take center stage in “Agatha All Along,” a new spinoff series launching Wednesday on Disney+. Portrayed by Kathryn Hahn, the character was introduced as Wanda and Vision’s nosy neighbor Agnes.
The New Jersey housewife’s true identity was eventually revealed as Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch who had been drawn to the neighborhood by Wanda’s magic. As usual, Marvel Studios has kept much about the new show under wraps. “Agatha All Along” picks up some time after the events of “WandaVision” and will follow an Agatha who has been stripped of her powers.
The series will presumably see the witch get back to her old tricks with the help of new friends. “WandaVision” aired in 2021 and most of the characters, including Agatha, have not been seen or mentioned in the MCU for years. Ahead of the premiere of “Agatha All Along,” here is a refresher on the character, her story and everything else you need to know.
Who is Agatha Harkness? Agatha’s backstory is revealed in Episode 8 of “WandaVision.” Back in 1693, in Salem, Mass., a younger Agatha was dragged and bound to a stake to face accusations that she had betrayed her coven.
Among her alleged crimes was stealing knowledge above her age and station and practicing .