Ah, it feels good to be home. By home, I mean Westview, New Jersey. It has been three long years since our last visit, and the same amount of time since Agatha Harkness (played by Kathryn Hahn) remembered who she is.
To refresh your memory, WandaVision showed us how Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen) put a spell on the town, trapping its residents in a sitcom.
Everyone was trapped except for Agatha Harkness. Agatha, who is secretly 350 years old, pretended to be a citizen of Westview under Wanda’s spell. She wanted to learn what Wanda was doing and how.
After revealing her true identity through a catchy song, she tried to take Wanda’s powers but lost. Wanda trapped Agatha in the role of Agnes, the nosy neighbor.
Agatha Is Trapped in a Detective Show in ‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 1
Agatha All Along Episode 1 begins three years later, with Agatha still physically stuck as the sitcom version of Agnes. Mentally, however, she stars in her own show. This time, it is not a comedy but a serious detective series called Agnes of Westview.
The opening credits humorously state that it is “based on the Danish series Wandavisdysen.” This is fitting because, during WandaVision, Agatha tried to figure out who Wanda was. In this first episode, she slowly starts to understand who she truly is. Creator Jac Schaeffer enjoys irony and parody.
The episode plays with many detective genre tropes. While it may not feel as clever and polished as the sitcom parodies of WandaVision, it is still a lot of fun to watch Hahn act as a tough, no-nonsense detective. In the first scene, she hums a familiar tune, “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road,” while heading to a crime scene.
The victim turns out to be a murdered woman, who we will later learn is Wanda Maximoff — sort of. Like many things in Agatha’s life, this is an illusion. The Scarlet Witch is likely still where Multiverse of Madness left her, buried under Mount Wundagore.
This adds to the long list of things Agatha does not know right now. The crime scene is in the woods, the same place where she killed her entire coven.
This setting presents different challenges that Agatha faces at various points in her life. Her time as Detective Agnes is filled with obstacles. We learn that she recently returned from being suspended for punching a suspect, making it clear we are dealing with a typical tough detective.
Still from Agatha All Along (Credit: Disney+)
The cracks in the Agnes facade start to show quickly. Agatha experiences strange moments of recognition and confusion when she sees certain things. For example, the victim’s blackened fingers resemble what happens after using the Darkhold, and a locket she finds has a mother, maiden, and crone image with a lock of brown hair inside.
“Who are you?” Agatha asks the body. “What happened to you?” She asks herself these questions as much as she asks the dead woman. Hahn is an excellent comedic actor, and these subtle moments of vulnerability are equally impressive. In a twisted way, you cannot help but feel sorry for this scheming character and want her to regain her powers.
The citizens of Westview we met in WandaVision return, but they have different roles in Agatha’s story. Herb/John (played by David Payton) is now Agatha’s partner, while Phil/Harold (played by David Lengel) is the police chief.
He is still married to Dottie/Sarah (played by Emma Caulfield Ford), who is now the librarian. Norm/Abilash (played by Asif Ali) works in a pawn shop. Agatha’s investigation leads her to interact with them, slowly uncovering her own history while pretending to solve the murder.
For instance, she finds a library checkout card at the crime scene that leads her to fire-damaged stacks. “Every last copy” of the book she seeks (which has the acronym DARKHOLD) has been destroyed.
The dirt under the victim’s nails is only found in Eastern Europe. And does that flannel shirt she wears look suspiciously like a famous ‘50s dress?
Who Breaks Agatha Out of Her Spell in ‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 1?
In addition to the familiar Westview citizens, we meet two new characters: Rio Vidal (played by Aubrey Plaza) and Teen (played by Joe Locke). Rio enters Agatha’s life pretending to be a federal agent, someone Agatha instantly dislikes but cannot remember why.
Rio plays along with the detective show clichés. She brings pizza to Agatha’s house and lets her talk about a car accident in Eastview that might connect to the murder.
Right before Rio arrives, the show introduces Nicholas Scratch — kind of. In the comics, Nicholas Scratch is Agatha’s son, and it seems the MCU may keep this idea. Agatha briefly looks into a child’s room with a teddy bear and a plaque with a name. There is much to consider here.
However, the focus shifts to a mysterious goth teenager who tries to escape Agatha’s house. Not wanting him to get away, Agatha chases him down. She catches him after Mrs. Hart/Sharon Davis (played by Debra Jo Rupp) hits him with her car.
The teen is very sarcastic in the interrogation room, and Agatha is very aggressive, even after Rio warns her to calm down. Teen claims he broke into her house looking for a road, which Agatha does not understand. He starts chanting in another language, which confuses her further. Instead, she shows him gruesome pictures from the crime scene, demanding to know where he was during the murder.
Still from Agatha All Along (Credit: Disney+)
But it turns out there are no gory pictures at all. Instead, Agatha shows him images of flowers. The one-way mirror she keeps looking through to see Rio? It is just a painting. Frustrated, Agatha locks Teen in a holding cell and heads to the morgue for answers.
She finally gets some when she sees the name W. Maximoff on the library checkout card dated October 13th. Rio appears and informs her that Wanda is gone, along with the Darkhold. “There are two Jane Does in this case,” she says. “You know her name, so what’s yours?”
An A. Harkness appears next to Wanda’s name, and Agatha feels intense emotions, clawing out of her spell. She rips off all the different outfits we saw her wear in WandaVision in an impressive scene.
What Is Agatha and Rio’s Relationship in ‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 1?
Eventually, Agatha wakes up as her true self in her house, completely naked and — as she quickly realizes — completely powerless. This leads to a funny conversation with Herb/John, who covers his eyes while explaining what she has been doing for three years.
For one, she has not been as aware as she seems now — and she has been less aggressive. Agatha is very angry, calling Westview a “cesspool… where hope goes to die.” She storms to her basement, discovering that Wanda has left her with only household items and Señor Scratchy.
She hears a noise in her closet and finds the goth teenager from the night before. Oops, that arrest was more like kidnapping. Agatha realizes that if Teen was not just a figment of her imagination, then neither was Rio. Just then, Rio bursts in, accidentally destroying part of Agatha’s house.
She is furious and tries to stab Agatha, but Agatha fights back even without her powers. We learn many interesting things during this very entertaining fight: Agatha has hidden behind dark magic for many years, Rio cannot kill her for some unknown reason, and Rio has a black heart that beats for Agatha.
These two are going to be fun to watch together. Agatha convinces Rio to let her regain her powers before trying to kill her.
Still from Agatha All Along (Credit: Disney+)
After all, it would be undignified to murder her in this state, and she wants Agatha to be powerful. While this may be true, Rio reminds Agatha that she is not the only one who wants her dead, and she is sending the Salem Seven after her come sundown.
‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 1 Is Fun but Unnecessary
This pilot episode is entertaining. Watching Hahn perform will always be enjoyable, and the writing is clever with many Easter eggs. It will likely be even more fun to watch after the entire show airs, as it seems there are hints in every frame we have not yet noticed.
However, as enjoyable as it is, the episode feels a bit unnecessary right now. The sitcom humor worked well in WandaVision because it had a natural flow, but Agatha All Along may not achieve the same payoff with the detective theme.
Spending ten minutes as a callback might have made sense, but dedicating much of the pilot to this fictional world seems like a pacing misstep. It is like a story that ends with, “And then it was all a dream.”
It may work better for those who are less familiar with Agatha’s character and the events of WandaVision, as there will be a level of mystery that fans may not experience.
Still from Agatha All Along (Credit: Disney+)
As it stands, Episode 1 feels more like a prologue than a pilot. No matter how much fun it is, one cannot help but want the real story to begin.
The story picks up when Agatha discovers who she is in the morgue. While the buildup to this moment has value, we could have arrived there a little sooner without losing anything. However, Agatha was trapped in Westview for 36 months, so 26 minutes does not seem too long in comparison.
New episodes of Agatha All Along release every Wednesday at 9 PM ET on Disney+.
In the enthralling and often brutal world of Jujutsu Kaisen , the boundaries of power constantly shift, creating an atmosphere of tension and growth.
Characters face off in dangerous battles, experience defeat, and rise again, each encounter shaping them into stronger sorcerers.
Among the most attractive transformations throughout the series is that of Megumi Fushiguro.
This skilled sorcerer, while calm and collected by nature, has consistently shown a quiet potential that fans knew would someday explode into something incredible.
That day may have finally arrived. In Chapter 268 of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Megumi was freed from Ryomen Sukuna’s terrifying control, thanks to the combined heroic efforts of his friends Yuji Itadori and Nobara Kugisaki.
Megumi Vs Sukuna (Mappa)
This moment marks a critical turning point for Megumi, and for the story itself.
The Shinjuku Showdown arc, where this event occurs, was filled with intense emotional and physical battles.
Throughout it, Yuji Itadori, the protagonist of the series, had two main objectives—reach Megumi’s soul and sever the King of Curses, Sukuna , from Megumi’s body.
This was no simple task. Sukuna is an ancient, immensely powerful curse who had taken control of Megumi’s body, leaving Megumi as a prisoner in his own mind.
Yuji, determined to save his friend, tried relentlessly to get through to Megumi, but the psychological and emotional barriers that held him captive were not easily broken.
Despite Yuji’s continued efforts, convincing Megumi to reclaim control of his body seemed almost impossible. Megumi was trapped deep within himself, submerged in despair and trauma.
However, in one of the most pivotal moments of Chapter 268, Megumi found his resolve, his fighting spirit rekindled at just the right moment.
With an unexpected burst of strength, he helped Yuji push Sukuna out, finally freeing himself from the curse’s horrifying grasp.
This emotional victory wasn’t without its consequences. Megumi emerged deeply scarred, both mentally and physically.
The possession had left him with wounds that may never fully heal. Yet, in an intriguing twist, Sukuna’s possession may have done more than just leave scars.
It may have inadvertently turned Megumi into one of the most powerful sorcerers the Jujutsu Kaisen universe has ever seen a possibility that fans of the series are beginning to realize as they reflect on the character’s journey.
Sukuna’s Unintentional Role in Yuji Itadori’s Growth as a Sorcerer
Before jumping into how Sukuna’s possession might have impacted Megumi’s abilities, it’s important to first understand the immense influence Sukuna had on another key character, Yuji Itadori.
Yuji Itadori And Sukuna (MAPPA)
Throughout the Shinjuku Showdown arc, Yuji underwent a dramatic transformation, pushing his sorcery skills to heights he never thought possible.
Each time he was beaten down whether physically by Sukuna or emotionally by the weight of his mission Yuji rose again, stronger and more determined.
His resilience, a defining characteristic of his journey, was crucial to his rapid development as a sorcerer.
During this arc, Yuji received several significant powerups that played a major role in his progression.
These enhancements, rather than being random or coincidental, were a direct result of his prolonged battles with Sukuna and the curse’s influence on his body.
One of the most powerful abilities Yuji gained was Blood Manipulation, a rare and deadly technique that allows a sorcerer to manipulate their cursed energy in complex, strategic ways.
This ability was vital to Yuji’s survival during many of his most dangerous confrontations. Yet, that was only the beginning. Yuji also mastered the highly advanced Reverse Cursed Technique.
For most sorcerers, learning this technique would take years, if not decades, of training and experience.
The Reverse Cursed Technique allows a sorcerer to reverse the flow of their cursed energy, turning it inward to heal themselves or others.
It’s a skill few in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe possess, and yet Yuji managed to grasp it in a remarkably short time.
Adding to these abilities, Yuji unlocked the Simple Domain, a defensive technique that neutralizes the effects of enemy domains within a limited area.
This was an essential skill during the intense domain battles in the Shinjuku Showdown arc.
Finally, Yuji reached the pinnacle of cursed energy manipulation when he unleashed his own Domain Expansion, a highly advanced and rare ability that only the most powerful sorcerers can master.
Among all these powerups, however, the most significant was none other than Ryomen Sukuna’s Shrine cursed technique.
This technique, a hallmark of Sukuna’s power, was one that Yuji unexpectedly inherited after several intense battles.
Shrine is not just any cursed technique; it is a massive, multidimensional structure that represents Sukuna’s domain, and it carries with it the immense destructive power for which Sukuna is feared.
Sukuna trying his best to stay inside Megumi (Shueisha)
Unlocking this ability was a monumental moment in Yuji’s journey.
What makes this moment even more significant is that Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, had previously predicted this outcome.
Gojo, in his unparalleled wisdom, knew that Sukuna’s abilities would eventually be imprinted onto Yuji’s body after prolonged exposure.
This prediction came true in one of the most climactic moments of the Shinjuku Showdown arc, when Yuji landed multiple Black Flash hits on Sukuna, triggering an awakening that allowed him to access Sukuna’s abilities, including the Shrine technique.
The Black Flash is a phenomenon where a sorcerer’s cursed energy briefly magnifies in power, and Yuji’s consecutive hits cemented his rapid growth.
In another stroke of luck, Sukuna’s frequent use of the Reverse Cursed Technique while residing in Yuji’s body made it much easier for Yuji to learn the ability himself.
For most sorcerers, mastering the Reverse Cursed Technique would take years of intense practice, but for Yuji, who had been a vessel for Sukuna, the technique came naturally.
In many ways, Sukuna’s presence in Yuji’s body acted as an unintentional mentor, accelerating his growth at a pace that far surpassed other sorcerers.
Yuji’s rise to becoming one of the strongest sorcerers in Jujutsu Kaisen is largely thanks to Sukuna’s influence. Sukuna’s time within Yuji shaped him in ways no one could have predicted.
And if we consider this, it only makes sense to assume that Sukuna’s possession of Megumi could have had a similar, if not more profound, effect.
Sukuna’s Influence on Megumi Fushiguro’s Strength
Now that we’ve explored how Sukuna unintentionally helped Yuji grow stronger, it’s time to consider what Sukuna’s control over Megumi may have done for him.
Megumi And Sukuna (Mappa)
Megumi, already a character with immense potential, was pushed to the limit during Sukuna’s possession. Although Megumi was not in control of his own body, Sukuna made full use of Megumi’s powers, particularly his Ten Shadows Technique.
This technique, a powerful form of cursed energy manipulation, allows the user to summon shikigami, cursed spirits that fight on their behalf.
What’s truly remarkable is how Sukuna utilized Megumi’s Ten Shadows Technique. Under Sukuna’s control, the technique reached heights that even Megumi himself hadn’t achieved.
Sukuna, being one of the most powerful curses in existence, knew exactly how to maximize Megumi’s potential. One of the most jaw-dropping moments in the series was when Sukuna, using Megumi’s body and the Ten Shadows Technique, defeated Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer in the world.
Gojo’s defeat was a shock to fans, as he had long been considered untouchable. Yet, under Sukuna’s command, Megumi’s body performed feats no one thought possible.
This victory over Gojo demonstrated just how much power Megumi holds within him, even if he has yet to fully realize it himself.
If Sukuna could accomplish such incredible things with Megumi’s body, it stands to reason that Megumi now has the potential to do the same.
The experience of having his body possessed by Sukuna, while traumatic, may have unlocked hidden depths of power within him.
We’ve seen this pattern before with Yuji. Sukuna’s prolonged presence within Yuji’s body allowed him to learn and master techniques far more quickly than other sorcerers.
Megumi Using Shikigami (Mappa)
If the same holds true for Megumi, then his time under Sukuna’s control may have given him the insight and experience needed to unlock his full potential.
Megumi’s Full Potential: What’s Next?
While much of this remains speculative for now, there’s strong evidence to suggest that Megumi is on the verge of becoming one of the most powerful sorcerers in the Jujutsu Kaisen world.
This potential has been hinted at throughout the series, most notably by Satoru Gojo himself. Gojo, who has seen countless sorcerers in his time, has consistently remarked on Megumi’s untapped strength.
In fact, Gojo has even stated that Megumi could one day surpass him a statement that carries immense weight, given Gojo’s unparalleled status as the strongest sorcerer alive.
Now that Sukuna is no longer in control of Megumi’s body, the path is clear for Megumi to unlock this potential.
The experience of having his body used to its fullest extent by Sukuna may have shown Megumi what he’s truly capable of.
Megumi and Sukuna (MAPPA)
It’s possible that Megumi, having witnessed Sukuna’s mastery of his own Ten Shadows Technique, will now be able to replicate those feats on his own.
At the very least, Megumi should now be capable of completing his Domain Expansion an advanced technique that he has struggled with in the past and mastering his shikigami to the same level as Sukuna, if not higher.
This possibility is something that fans have eagerly awaited. Megumi’s growth as a sorcerer has been a slow burn throughout the series, but the events of the Shinjuku Showdown arc may have finally set the stage for his transformation into a truly powerful force.
The idea that Sukuna, the very curse that tormented Megumi, may be the key to unlocking his strength is an ironic twist that adds even more depth to Megumi’s character arc.
As Jujutsu Kaisen approaches its climax, it’s likely that Megumi will play a crucial role in the final battles.
Megumi And Sukuna (Mappa)
His growth, fueled by both his own determination and Sukuna’s unintentional mentorship, will make him a formidable opponent for any curse or sorcerer that stands in his way.
And while Megumi’s journey has been fraught with hardship, it seems that he is finally ready to embrace his destiny as one of the strongest sorcerers in the Jujutsu Kaisen world.
Megumi’s Inevitable Rise Megumi Fushiguro’s character arc in Jujutsu Kaisen has been one of quiet potential, waiting for the right moment to explode into greatness.
While Sukuna’s possession of Megumi’s body left him with deep scars, both physical and psychological, it may have also unlocked hidden strengths that will now allow Megumi to become one of the most powerful sorcerers in the series.
Just as Yuji Itadori’s growth was accelerated by Sukuna’s influence, Megumi’s own abilities may have been enhanced by the King of Curses.
As the story progresses and the stakes continue to rise, all eyes will be on Megumi as he steps into his own as one of the strongest sorcerers in Jujutsu Kaisen. And in a twist of fate, he may have Sukuna to thank for it.
