This tragic Darkhold theory completely rewrites Scarlet Witch’s MCU history

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 4, “If I Can’t Reach You/Let My Song Teach You.”

Agatha Harkness’ history with the Darkhold and her connection to Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch in the MCU is changing drastically in shocking news Agatha all the time Theory. During her debut as Agnes and Agatha Harkness in WandaVision was extremely popular, 2024 Agatha all the time The series developed Kathryn Hahn’s original Salem witch in much more detail. While much of Agatha Harkness’s history in the MCU remains a mystery, major events have been hinted at, including the birth and apparent death of her son Nicholas Scratch.

Agatha All Along’s Premiere revealed that Agatha Harkness had a son, Nicholas Scratch, but this elusive character has yet to appear in the Phase 5 series. In Marvel Comics, Scratch turns against his mother when she leaves the magical community of New Salem to work as a nanny for the Fantastic Four This familial hostility could also be explained in the MCU thanks to a revelation in Agatha all the time Episode 3. However, a new MCU theory suggests that Agatha’s story with Nicholas Scratch is more unexpected, which also changes the Scarlet Witch’s own MCU story.

Agatha Harkness was intrigued by Wanda Maximoff’s resurrection ability in WandaVision

Wanda Maximoff actually didn’t bring anyone back to life in WandaVision

This new MCU theory is based on the connection between Agatha Harkness and Wanda Maximoff in 2021 WandaVisionwhich first introduced Kathryn Hahn to the MCU as Wanda and Vision’s nosy neighbor Agnes. Before Agnes emerged as a formidable witch, she became a close family friend of the Maximoffs, and one moment stands out as particularly interesting. When Agnes reveals that Sparky, the Maximoff family’s new dog, has unfortunately passed away WandaVision Episode 5, “In a very special episode…” Wanda’s children urge her to do this “repair dead”, Much to the fascination of Agnes.

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Agatha Harkness later challenged Wanda Maximoff to reveal how she brought Vision back to life and founded her Hex near Westview, New Jersey. She does mention necromancy, but Agatha seems more interested in not playing with the dead but actually undoing death entirely. While it turned out that the Scarlet Witch had actually not revived anyone WandaVisionAgatha Harkness’s interest and fascination with the idea that this is possible created the perfect conditions for this Agatha all the time to explore their own history.

Theory: Agatha Harkness did not sacrifice Nicholas Scratch

Rumor has it that Agatha Harkness sacrificed her son for The Darkhold

A new theory shared by Reddit User johndelvec3 is completely changing the way viewers view the story of Agatha Harkness so far WandaVisionand explains her fascination with reversing death. The theory is that Agatha Harkness did not sacrifice Nicholas Scratch in exchange for Darkhold, as Jennifer Kale suggested during the first trial of Witches’ Road Agatha all the time Episode 3. Instead The theory is that Agatha may have taken the path of the witches to acquire the Darkhold in order to save her son from a life-threatening illness.

The details of Agatha Harkness’ final journey on the Witch’s Road have not been revealedalthough it was suspected that she took the road to gain more power. However, given Agatha’s penchant for stealing power from other witches, this mission doesn’t really make sense. It’s far more likely that Agatha Harkness took the witch path in hopes of acquiring the MCU’s Book of the Damned, and an ailing son would be fantastic motivation. This theory drastically changes what audiences know about Agatha Harkness in the MCU.

The Agatha All-Along Theory explains Agatha’s hatred of Rio Vidal

The relationship between Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal is very complicated

Despite dabbling in the dark magic of the Darkhold, Agatha Harkness appears to have been unable to save her son from his illness. According to a popular new theory about Aubrey Plaza Agatha all the time Character, this also explains Agatha Harkness’ hostility towards the Green Witch. While Plaza’s MCU character is currently known as the witch Rio Vidal, a popular theory suggests that she is actually the MCU’s portrayal of Lady Death, meaning she would have been the one to take over for the late Nicholas Scratch from Agatha would have.

The relationship between Agatha Harkness and Lady Death would have been strong before, as Agatha steals power from other witches and leaves them for Death to collect, almost like romantic gifts. Rio Vidal explained in Agatha all the time Episode 4 this She had betrayed Agatha Harkness by simply doing her job and pushing the idea that she had taken Nicholas Scratch with her after his death. This clearly explains why Agatha Harkness hates her Agatha all the timeand brings Kathryn Hahn’s Witch closer to Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch.

The MCU theory makes Agatha Harkness’ story even more tragic

Agatha Harkness and the Scarlet Witch are the same in this dark MCU theory

This theory means that everyone’s perception of Agatha Harkness is wrong. Yes, she has spent centuries stealing power from other witches and leaving them for dead, but This may have been an attempt to give Lady Death new bodies in the hopes that she would return her own son. Jennifer Kale also revealed in Agatha all the time Episode 3 this “Everyone says”Agatha traded her son for the Darkhold. This has become a well-known and widely believed rumor, portraying Agatha in a heartless and selfish light, although this may not be the case.

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This also changes Agatha Harkness’s actions massively WandaVision and her connection to the Scarlet Witch in the MCU. This theory turns Agatha Harkness into a desperate mother looking for a way to resurrect her son, just like Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch. Neither Agatha nor Wanda are truly villains, and both have the same purpose and mission, even with the same twisted methods, as both use the Darkhold in the hopes of finding their children. These similarities between Agatha Harkness and Wanda Maximoff can be confirmed in Agatha all the time​​​​​​​.

Agatha Harkness tries to regain her magical powers after the events of WandaVision. She teams up with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, fights against new mystical threats and uncovers hidden secrets in the magical realm.

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Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Okwui Okpokwasili, Debra Jo Rupp, Patti LuPone, Aubrey Plaza, David Payton, Emma Caulfield Ford, David Lengel, Asif Ali, Amos Glick, Elaine Valdes, Paria Akbarshahi, Chau Naumova, Bethany Curry, Athena Perample, Alicia Vela-Bailey, Britta Grant, Marina Mazepa

Release date

September 18, 2024

Seasons

1

Showrunner

Jac Schaeffer

Number of episodes

9

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