New Marvel series Agatha All Along called "perfect", "fun" and "even better than WandaVision" in glowing first reactions

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"Must be the season of the witch, baby!"

Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in Agatha All Along
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The first reactions for Agatha All Along have arrived – and it's safe to say, critics are loving the supernatural spin-off.

The new Marvel series, which serves as a follow-up to WandaVision, sees Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) escape the suburban town of Westview with the help of a goth teen (Joe Locke), who wishes to face the trials of the legendary Witches' Road. The cast includes Sasheer Zamata as Jennifer Kale, Ali Ahn as Alice Wu, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Debra Jo Rupp as Sharon Davis, Patti LuPone as Lilia Calderu, and Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal. Jac Schaeffer, the creator of WandaVision, serves as showrunner.

GamesRadar+'s Amy West thought the first few episodes were a real "treat", stating: "Won't gush toooo much here as I'm doing a full review (keep your third eyes peeled), but it should come as no surprise to anyone that, four eps in, I am utterly obsessed with Agatha All Along."

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"Must be the season of the witch, baby! #AgathaAllAlong is the perfect continuation of Westview and everything my witchy soul needed. A perfect blend of Marvel lore for the witchy season and I cannot wait to see the rest of the series," says The Mary Sue's Rachel Leishman.

"I have to say this is already my FAVORITE Marvel series next to WandaVision… and might be even better! Witchy, smart, hilarious, and surprisingly dark! This was truly made for me," gushes digital content creator Patrick Dougall. 

"The first 4 episodes of #AgathaAllAlong strikes a balance between having fun doing its own thing and using witchcraft & the occult as a vehicle to haunt. The needle drops are fitting, and the original songs are perfect for a Halloween playlist. Can’t wait to see the rest of it," writes The Nerds of Color's Michael Lee.

GeekCentric's Justin Lawrence was just as much of a fan, tweeting: "After four eps of Agatha All Along, it's clear this WandaVision spin-off keeps the mystery alive casting a new BEWITCHING spell. Kathryn Hahn is PERFECTION, embracing every wicked moment. The musical elements don’t just enhance—they ENCHANT. This is the MAGIC the #MCU needs."

"Agatha All Along is a delight. The first four episodes are kooky, legitimately funny, and surprising on a comics/MCU level. Dynamite performances across the board. I can’t wait to see more. Unsurprisingly, the show works best when the entire coven is together," says ComicBook's Jenna Anderson.

Agatha All Along premieres September 18 only on Disney Plus – with the first two episodes in tow. For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows in 2024 and beyond, or, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows you need to know about.

We also have guides to how to watch the Marvel movies in order and the Marvel movies and shows to watch before Agatha All Along.

Lauren Milici
Lauren Milici
Senior Entertainment Writer

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ based in New York City. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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