The Ending of ‘Agatha All Along’ Sets Up a Perfect Villain for Wanda

Marvel’s latest TV outing, ‘Agatha All Along’, wrapped up its nine-episode run on Disney+ late last year, and it’s got us talking. This show, a spin-off from the wildly popular ‘WandaVision’, follows Kathryn Hahn as the cunning witch Agatha Harkness. After her clash with Wanda Maximoff in the earlier series, Agatha’s story takes a dark, twisty turn down the Witches’ Road. Now that it’s over, I can’t help but think the ending lays the groundwork for something big—specifically, a villain that could challenge Wanda in a way we haven’t seen yet.

First, let’s rewind a bit. ‘Agatha All Along’ picks up three years after ‘WandaVision’, where Wanda, played by Elizabeth Olsen, trapped Agatha in a spell, forcing her to live as the nosy neighbor Agnes in Westview, New Jersey. By the time this new series starts, Wanda’s gone—presumably dead after her sacrifice in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’—and that spell starts to glitch. Agatha breaks free with help from a mysterious teen, revealed later as Billy Maximoff, one of Wanda’s twin sons. Together, they form a ragtag coven and tackle the Witches’ Road, a mythical path promising power or whatever you crave most.

The show’s finale, spread across episodes eight and nine, drops a bombshell. Agatha’s been playing everyone all along—she invented the Witches’ Road as a con to steal powers from other witches. But here’s the twist: Billy, with his chaos magic inherited from his mom, accidentally makes it real. By the end, Agatha sacrifices herself to save Billy, turning into a ghost who sticks around to guide him. It’s a wild finish, packed with emotion and surprises, and it leaves Billy—now confirmed as the Young Avenger Wiccan—ready for his next chapter.

So where does Wanda fit in? She doesn’t appear in ‘Agatha All Along’, but her shadow looms large. Billy’s whole journey is about finding his brother Tommy, not reviving his mother. Yet, the show keeps her in the mix—Agatha dodges a straight answer when Billy asks if Wanda’s really dead, saying ‘Yes. No. Maybe.’ That ambiguity, plus all the nods to Wanda’s chaos magic, feels deliberate. I think it’s setting up her return, and more importantly, a villain who could push her to the edge.

Here’s the kicker—Agatha herself might be that villain. Even as a ghost, she’s not done. She’s tied to Billy now, but her history with Wanda is all about power and betrayal. In ‘WandaVision’, Agatha tried to steal Wanda’s magic, revealing her as the Scarlet Witch before getting outsmarted. Now, with centuries of cunning and a new ghostly form, Agatha could come back stronger, maybe even tapping into the chaos energy she’s always craved. Imagine her facing Wanda again, this time with nothing to lose.

Another possibility is Rio Vidal, played by Aubrey Plaza. She’s introduced as a Green Witch in the coven, but the finale hints she’s actually Death itself. Rio’s past with Agatha is messy—she once hurt her deeply, possibly by taking Agatha’s son, Nicholas Scratch. If Wanda does return, Death as a foe makes sense. Wanda’s already cheated death by creating her kids and bending reality. A showdown with Rio could force Wanda to confront the natural order she’s defied, especially if Billy and Tommy are caught in the middle.

The Witches’ Road itself adds fuel to this fire. It’s a creation of chaos magic, first from Agatha’s lies and then Billy’s power. If Wanda comes back—say, through some multiverse trick or a resurrection—she’d be linked to it too. That connection could draw out a villain who’s been lurking in the background, waiting to exploit that magic. Whether it’s Agatha, Rio, or something else entirely, the stage feels set.

We know Wanda’s story isn’t over. Her death in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’—where she destroyed the Darkhold and brought down a mountain on herself—left room for doubt. A red flash as the rubble fell hinted she might’ve escaped. Plus, with Billy and Tommy now active in the MCU, it’d be a shame if she never reunited with them. ‘Agatha All Along’ doesn’t bring her back, but it plants seeds that could bloom into her next big fight.

Kathryn Hahn shines as Agatha, bringing wit and menace to every scene. Joe Locke, as Billy, holds his own, setting up Wiccan as a fresh face in Marvel’s lineup. The coven—featuring Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, and Patti LuPone—adds heart and humor, making the show a hit. It aired from September to October 2024, part of the MCU’s Phase Five, and critics loved its twists and queer themes. Hahn even snagged a Golden Globe nod.

I’m betting Marvel’s cooking up something big for Wanda. ‘Agatha All Along’ isn’t just a standalone tale—it’s a bridge. Agatha or Rio stepping up as her ultimate foe feels right. They’ve got history, power, and motives that clash with Wanda’s. Whatever’s next, this ending’s got me hooked for more.