"Agatha All Along" Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent Cast | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
Briefly

Three years after the events of "WandaVision," Agatha (Hahn) remains trapped under Wanda's spell in Westview, New Jersey, where she unknowingly acts as a lead protagonist in another genre series. Similar to "WandaVision"'s format, the premiere takes on the style of a humorous and stylish premium-channel true crime parody, as if Harkness is auditioning for the next season of "True Detective." But that's not until her psyche is infiltrated by a gothic, curly-haired teen referred to only as Teen (Joe Locke), who brings her back into the real world.
Despite overcoming the curse, Agatha remains powerless without her magical abilities, which Wanda stole from her. She can only regain her magic by assembling a coven and traveling to a mystical realm called The Witches' Road, where she faces a series of trials.
With the powerful cast conjured straight out of a queer theater kid's dream journal, "Agatha All Along" is sometimes held together by the ensemble's natural skill set and camaraderie. Hahn, LuPone, Plaza, and others contribute to moments of genuine humor and character-driven storytelling that elevate the series.
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