The third episode of Agatha All Along takes our newly formed coven on their first big challenge along the Witches’ Road. Kathryn Hahn, playing Agatha, leads the group reluctantly.
The group includes Teen (Joe Locke), Lilia Calderu (Patti LuPone), Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn), Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata), and Mrs.
Hart (Debra Jo Rupp), who is along for the ride despite her hesitations. With Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), supposedly dead, Agatha might now be able to regain her powers as she walks the Road.
This series acts as a spin-off from WandaVision, though it feels more like a direct sequel. Agatha All Along is set three years after the events in WandaVision, when Wanda took control over Westview.
In this latest episode, titled “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials,” the witches confront their dark pasts and work together using their skills, although without their powers.
The episode includes many Easter eggs and references to Marvel’s rich history, which we’ll break down here.
The Mystery Behind Teen’s Sigil
“Well, I’ll be. Someone’s put a sigil on that boy,” Lilia remarks when she notices the magic covering Teen’s mouth, stopping him from saying his name.
Agatha already knew this, having seen the sigil and heard only silence when Teen tried to reveal his past.
She hides this knowledge from the coven. A sigil is explained as a “redaction spell that hides something,” and it’s said that Teen’s sigil was placed to hide him from witches.
Many believe Teen could either be Wanda’s son, Billy/Wiccan, or possibly Agatha’s own son. Both Wanda and Agatha would have had good reasons to protect their sons from other witches, so the speculation is strong.
A Fun Reference to Big Little Lies
In their first challenge, the coven arrives at a beautiful home with an odd beachfront view.
“The Road changes for the coven,” Agatha tells them, even giving them new outfits. Teen jokes about it being “middle-aged second chance at love vibes.”
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The series appears to be continuing WandaVision’s tradition of referencing real-life TV shows, with this one pointing to Big Little Lies. If that wasn’t clear enough, Mrs. Hart even asks, “Have you seen Huge Tiny Lies?”
Agatha’s Son Nicholas Scratch: A Dark Secret
In Marvel Comics, Agatha’s son Nicholas Scratch has a deep backstory, but he has yet to appear in the MCU.
Agatha’s pet bunny, Señor Scratchy, might be a nod to him, or maybe even a magical version of him. In the first episode of Agatha All Along, it was implied that Agatha’s son had died.
In this episode, Jennifer Kale reveals to Teen that Agatha might have traded her own child for the Darkhold, the Book of the Damned.
Later, when Agatha is hallucinating from poisoned wine, she sees a baby cradle but instead finds the Darkhold inside, wrapped up like a baby. Jennifer hints that Agatha’s son might be dead, or worse, could be a demon. And that leads to another theory…
Mephisto Mentioned at Last
Finally, after years of fan theories and discussions, Mephisto is mentioned in the MCU. Back when WandaVision aired, many fans thought Mephisto was involved, but no theory was confirmed.
Now, Jennifer tells Teen that Agatha’s son may have become an “agent of Mephisto” when she traded him for the Darkhold.
Mephisto is one of Marvel’s biggest villains. He has links to characters like Ghost Rider and Doctor Doom and has been a problem for many Marvel heroes.
In the comics, Mephisto is closely tied to Wanda and her children, so his mention here adds some weight to previous fan theories.
Teen’s Past at 13: A Key Moment
This episode also gives more hints about Teen’s mysterious identity. While talking with Alice, he opens up a little. Alice shares that she has a tattoo to ward off curses, which her mother made her get when she was thirteen. Her mother believed their family was cursed.
“She wasn’t well,” Alice says, looking visibly upset. Teen then says, “A lot happened to me at thirteen too.”
Three years ago, when Teen was thirteen, Wanda’s hex fell over Westview, and she lost her children. This further deepens the mystery surrounding Teen’s past and identity.
Mrs. Hart’s Painful Memories of WandaVision
Mrs. Hart is the first to hallucinate after drinking the poisoned wine. Looking heartbroken, she cries out, “Wanda? Wanda, I’m begging you. Let him breathe. Please.” The coven is confused, and Agatha is shocked to hear Wanda’s name.
It becomes clear that Mrs. Hart’s trauma comes from her time under Wanda’s control in Westview. In her hallucination, she relives the moment from WandaVision when her husband, Mr. Hart, choked on food at dinner.
Mrs. Hart had begged Wanda to stop it, but Wanda had been subconsciously choking him to silence him.
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Although Vision saved Mr. Hart, we never saw him in the finale of WandaVision when Wanda accidentally hurt the people of Westview again.
Mrs. Hart was there, pleading for release, even asking Wanda to let them die if she wouldn’t set them free. This loss led Mrs. Hart to join the coven, and it’s clear that Wanda’s actions left deep emotional scars.
First View of Lady Death?
During a brief moment in the episode, we may have seen Lady Death, a major character in Marvel Comics. She is connected to characters like Deadpool and Thanos, but she hasn’t appeared in the MCU yet.
In Lilia’s hallucination, she sees a hooded figure with a skull face standing over a dead woman. Lilia steps back, horrified, and exclaims, “She’s dead! They’re all dead!”
Hansel and Gretel’s Witch Mentioned
In a fun little moment, after breaking a spell, an oven opens up, possibly offering the witches an escape route before the house floods. Lilia jokes, “I am not climbing in an oven.
That happened to a friend of mine once.” This playful line hints that Lilia may have known Hansel and Gretel’s witch, who was killed in a similar way by Gretel in the famous fairy tale.
New episodes of Agatha All Along are released every Wednesday on Disney+.
There is something quite interesting about murder mystery series like The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, and The Afterparty.
Placing a group of people in a somewhat isolated location and retracing the events to solve a murder always brings excitement.
It becomes even more enjoyable when humor is mixed in, highlighting each character’s flaws. The latest show to follow this pattern is Netflix’s The Perfect Couple, based on a book by Elin Hilderbrand.
The Perfect Couple revolves around a wedding on Nantucket, where a member of a wealthy, famous family is marrying someone who works at a zoo.
However, things go terribly wrong when the Maid of Honor is found murdered on the morning of the wedding.
Over six episodes, the show tells the story of the murder and investigation, offering clues before finally revealing the killer. The ending was unexpected and shocking. This show has already made its mark as a funny and engaging murder mystery.
There’s already talk of a possible second season, with Nicole Kidman telling USA Today that the series is “ripe for more” stories about the family. While we wait for news of another season, let’s rank every episode from the first season of The Perfect Couple.
“She Would Never Do That” (Season 1, Episode 2)
After a fast-paced first episode, the second episode, “She Would Never Do That,” slowed down a bit and became one of the weaker parts of the series. At this point, Shooter was trying to leave the island and was the main suspect in Meredith’s murder.
However, Shooter didn’t seem like a likely killer, so this part of the plot felt less gripping. Later in the series, other characters made more convincing suspects, which made this episode less memorable compared to the rest.
This episode mainly served as a bridge, providing more context for viewers to think about who killed Merritt. Flashbacks revealed that both Amelia and Greer knew about Merritt’s affair with Tag before she was killed.
Still from The Perfect Couple (Credit: Netflix)
While the affair was hinted at from the first episode, the bigger reveal here was that Merritt had been pregnant with Tag’s baby when she was murdered.
Although not entirely surprising based on earlier information, it set the stage for much more compelling episodes.
“Never Gonna Give You Up” (Season 1, Episode 5)
The second-to-last episode of Season 1, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” begins with Tag being questioned at the police station after Greer turns in a receipt for a bracelet he bought for Merritt.
While Tag was busy with the police, the rest of the family took a break from the murder investigation to focus on Greer’s book launch.
While fun, this drama was not as attractive as the murder mystery itself and mostly added to the love triangle between Amelia, Benji, and Shooter.
It turned out that Tag was innocent, and he ended up crashing the book launch while drunk, delivering a speech that ended in a bizarre Rick Roll. This episode leaned more toward the petty dramas of the Winbury family than the actual murder case.
When Tag publicly exposed problems in his marriage to Greer, she panicked and tried to cover it up by singing along with him. Although one of the weaker episodes, it was still entertaining, filled with drama, and ended with a major public embarrassment.
“Someone Could Get Hurt” (Season 1, Episode 4)
Each episode of The Perfect Couple focused on making one suspect look guilty, and Episode 4, “Someone Could Get Hurt,” was no different. It started with Amelia finding the bracelet Tag gave Merritt among Will’s belongings.
Will was questioned by the police but was soon revealed to be innocent after explaining that he was simply trying to help Merritt with her pregnancy. This part of the episode was fairly interesting, but the flashbacks were even more engaging.
This episode took a short break from the murder investigation to focus on the romantic history between Shooter and Amelia, showing how they first met. It was a surprisingly sweet storyline, offering a nice contrast to the shallow nature of the Winbury family.
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A memorable scene from the episode showed Thomas and Abby fighting over a piece of wedding cake, adding a lighthearted moment. The episode ends with Amelia and Shooter kissing in the present, only to be caught by Benji.
“Happy Wedding Eve” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Some murder mysteries take time to get exciting, but The Perfect Couple grabbed attention right from the first scene.
The premiere episode, “Happy Wedding Eve,” began with a rehearsal dinner and led up to the big reveal that a murder had taken place that same night. The episode followed the events of the day and ended with the twist that Merritt was the victim.
“Happy Wedding Eve” did a fantastic job setting up the events leading to the murder and establishing the tone of the series.
It introduced the characters with just enough intrigue about who the victim and the murderer could be. The episode also balanced humor and suspense, creating a unique vibe for the show.
Additionally, it hinted at Amelia’s doubts about her relationship with Benji, raising the possibility that the wedding might not happen.
“The Perfect Family” (Season 1, Episode 3)
The Perfect Couple shines when it brings the Winbury family and their close associates together to reveal shocking secrets.
This was the case in Episode 3, “The Perfect Family,” which gathered everyone for a tense and uncomfortable dinner. While Amelia tried to investigate Merritt’s death on her own, Greer focused on keeping the family’s public image intact despite the ongoing drama.
This episode exposed some of the Winbury family’s secrets. Will, Benji, Shooter, and Greer were all hiding something, making it harder to figure out who might be the murderer. The highlight of the episode was the reveal of Mae Pratt, a former tutor and friend of Benji’s.
The dinner scene exploded with revelations, including that Tag and Mae had an affair. The dinner ended with Will storming out after learning more about Mae’s troubled past and the family’s efforts to cover up her struggles.
“That Feels Better” (Season 1, Episode 6)
The season finale, “That Feels Better,” started with Greer trying to recover from the embarrassment of the book launch while becoming the main suspect in Merritt’s murder.
The leading theory was that Greer had hired Broderick to kill Merritt, and Shooter had paid him on her behalf. This episode, of course, revealed the true murderer.
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Before the big reveal, Greer shared details about her past and how she met Tag. As the episode progressed, Thomas tried to frame Isabel for Merritt’s death, explaining that if Merritt had lived and had her baby, the family’s access to the trust fund would be delayed by 18 years.
However, Isabel proved her innocence by revealing that Thomas was with her when Merritt died. This exposed Abby’s lies, along with the fact that she had cleaned her glass the day after the murder.
The truth came out—Abby killed Merritt for money. The killer’s reveal was both logical and surprising, as Abby had blended into the background for most of the season.
The Perfect Couple is available to stream on Netflix.
