Agatha: Unraveling the Truth Behind the 'Hero' Label, Creator Reveals All!

So, is your favorite color a delightful shade of Morally Gray? If yes, you probably found yourself glued to the screen for Agatha All Along. This delightful romp centered around the ever-enigmatic Agatha Harkness, portrayed with perfect mischief by Kathryn Hahn, just wrapped its nine-episode extravaganza. Now, let’s talk plot: three years post WandaVision, and guess what? Agatha is still under the spell of Wanda Maximoff. You know, Elizabeth Olsen’s character—the one who could rewrite reality while simultaneously balancing a cup of coffee and her emotional baggage.

After breaking free (or should I say stumbling out) of Wanda's clutches, Agatha soon realizes that she's still about as powerless as a cupcake without frosting. Enter Teen (Joe Locke), who—plot twist—is actually Wanda's son, Billy. The moment Billy proposes watching The Witches' Road, Agatha, ever the opportunist, jumps on it like a cat on a laser dot, despite knowing full well that it's a concoction of her own wild imagination. Note to self: even the most cunning witches have their off days.

By the way, the road itself is amusingly revealed to be a metaphorical mirage created by Billy’s own youthful ignorance. But hey, it’s not all bad! The adventure proves to be a catalyst for personal growth, emotional awakenings, and a sprinkling of witchy wisdom for nearly every member of Agatha’s coven—minus our dear Agatha herself, who seems to be stuck in a time warp of her own design.

In an enlightening conversation with Collider, showrunner Jac Schaeffer pointed out that while the other coven members blossom like daisies in spring, Agatha remains, well, kind of a ghost. "Every member of the coven, with the exception of Rio, adjusts and becomes better versions of themselves by the end, except for Agatha," says Schaeffer. Ouch! But to be fair, Agatha does experience a smidgen of growth—she lets Billy in, marking a rare moment of partnership after centuries of solitary scheming.

But don’t start knitting her a hero cape just yet! Schaeffer emphasizes that Agatha isn’t quite the hero of her own story—or any story, really. "I think there’s growth, but she hasn’t fully arced out," she reveals. Instead of taking the heroic route, Agatha embodies a complex cocktail of selfishness and bewilderment. That’s like saying she’s a little bit of gin and a little bit of existential crisis—quite the mix!

In a twist that would make even the most seasoned soap opera writer raise an eyebrow, Schaeffer confirms that Agatha's demise had been part of the plan from the very beginning. Because, you know, with ghosts come unfinished business. By the series' end, we see Agatha strolling off (in a rather ghostly manner) with Billy to hunt down his brother Tommy. Yet, she’s hardly a Yoda-like sage; no one is expecting wise guidance from her anytime soon.

What’s more, while everyone seems to think she’s a villain, Agatha's journey isn't that simple. She’s more of a selfish, chaotic neutral, which really makes you wonder—who’s the real villain here? Schaeffer points out that Agatha’s character should be a testament to the fact that life isn’t simply black and white; it’s just a pendulum swinging back and forth between hero and villain territories.

Despite her mass-murdering past—which we can’t entirely ignore, ahem—there’s a glint of something almost pathetic in Agatha. "What I’m most interested in is why she went on a mass murdering spree after her son died," Schaeffer muses. It’s about her inability to cope and then getting stuck in a metaphorical tailspin. It’s just a spectacularly messy metaphor! Yet, as she partners with Billy, there’s a sense of foreboding. One might even say her presence as Billy’s spiritual guide could be akin to having a fiery demon on one shoulder—but not in a cute, Disney character way. More in a ‘watch out, she’s got a spell for that!’ kind of way.

As the plot thickens and we await further adventures—or misadventures—of Agatha, one thing is for sure: she’s far from a typical mentor figure. Whatever awaits us in the MCU, we’ll likely see Agatha cast her enchanting shadow again. Perhaps she’ll pop up in the final season of Marvel's What If...? as well? Whatever happens, you know she’s bound to keep doing what she does best: raising eyebrows, causing chaos, and leaving us all in a delightful muddle. Stay tuned! And remember, don’t forget your shades of Morally Gray as the mysteries unfold!