THIS IS NOT A DRILL: We have a release date for Agatha (and the permanent title)

The much-anticipated release date for Marvel Studios' upcoming show, Agatha, has finally descended upon us, shrouded in mystery and sparking wild speculations across the universe.
Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. ©Marvel Studios 2021 All Rights Reserved.
Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. ©Marvel Studios 2021 All Rights Reserved. /
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The much-anticipated release date for Marvel Studios' upcoming show, Agatha, has finally descended upon us, shrouded in mystery and sparking wild speculations across the universe. And by universe, I mean both the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and, well, Twitterverse, where chaos reigns supreme.

Today, during Disney's Upfront event, the date was unveiled and now, the real countdown to chaos begins. Also, the real title seems to be Agatha All Along (unless it changes next week again).

Agatha Harkness isn't your run-of-the-mill character. This witchy woman charmed her way into our screens and sinisterly into our hearts in WandaVision, portrayed by the fabulous Kathryn Hahn. Her blend of charisma, power, and that catchy theme song (you know the one) spun her off into her own series, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.

Who is Agatha, and why should you care?

For the uninitiated, Agatha Harkness is one of those characters that simmer with potential. Originally popping up in the comics as a mentor (and sometimes adversary) to Scarlet Witch, she’s steeped in so much mystic mojo that even the Sorcerer Supreme might want to double-check his spellbook. In WandaVision, Agatha played the nosy neighbor turned powerful witch, revealing layers of complexity and leaving fans craving more.

Ever since the title Agatha: Coven of Chaos was announced (and then changed over, and over, and over again), the fan theories have been swirling like a good potion in a cauldron. The biggest question on everyone's mind: What the hell is the show about? Is Agatha starting a witch school? Is it a weekly witchcraft workshop with punch and pie? Or, perhaps, is she gathering an army of spell-casters to take on some yet-unknown cosmic threat?

And speaking of cosmic, let’s not forget the larger MCU. Agatha’s return could be a gateway to exploring more about the magical dimensions in the MCU. Could we see cameos from other magical beings? A Doctor Strange pop-in, perhaps? Or maybe the introduction of new characters from the deeper, darker corners of Marvel's magical lore? The possibilities are endless, and so are the fan fictions currently being written.

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Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in Marvel Studios' WANDAVISION. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved. /

Why are Marvel fans hyperventilating into paper bags about this? Hi, it's me and the entire team over here at Bam Smack Pow, we're totally hyperventilating into paper bags about this. Simple: Agatha represents a dive into the deliciously dark corners of the MCU. The show promises not just spells and incantations, but potentially, a deeper dive into what it means to wield such power in a universe where aliens drop by Earth like it’s a tourist stop.

Marvel Studios has a knack for turning secondary characters into household names (hello, Guardians of the Galaxy), and Agatha's allure lies in her mysterious past and uncertain future. She’s a wildcard, a chaos factor, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good wildcard?

So, as we all eagerly await the arrival of Agatha All Along, let’s revel in the mysteries, the theories, and the absolute chaos that only a character like Agatha Harkness can bring to the table. Get your popcorn (and maybe a protective talisman or two) ready, because if there’s one thing we know about Agatha, it’s that she promises to stir up a magical storm.

And hey, at the end of the day, isn’t a little chaos what we all need to spice up our binge-watching lives? Agatha, we’re ready for your encore - let the chaos commence.