The end-credit sequence ofAgatha All Alongreferences many movies and TV shows, each of them connecting to the spooky nature of the MCU Disney+ series. By the time ofAgatha All Alongepisode 2’s ending, the witchy, Halloween vibes of the show become prevalent. From the eerie, spooky depiction of the Witches’ Road that serves as the show’s main setting to theseven witches of Agatha Harkness’ coven,Agatha All Alongis wisely versing itself in a weird, mysterious world and tone.
This tone extends to the show’s end-credit sequence. As the names ofAgatha All Along’s ensemble castand talented crew are displayed in gothic writing, references to other movies and TV shows can be spotted in the background. While some of the elements shown in the end-credits sequence relate to the show’s in-universe aspects like theMCU’s Witches’ Road location, others are from real-world projects that share the same spooky aesthetics prevalent inAgatha All Along.
5Bewitched
The Sitcom That Inspired WandaVision
The first TV show referenced inAgatha All Along’s end credits isBewitched. Bewitchedis a sitcom that ran from 1964 to 1972 about a witch who marries a regular man and tries to live a normal life despite her magical tendencies.Bewitchedis one of the sitcoms that inspiredWandaVision, specifically episode 2 of the latter.From the animated opening sequence to the title card and theme,WandaVisionleaned heavily into theBewitchedaesthetic, explaining whyAgatha All Alongis doing the same.
Agatha All Along and WandaVision have the same showrunner, Jac Schaeffer.
InAgatha All Along’s end credit sequence, a version of the animated witch fromBewitched’s intro can be spotted. Much like was the case with Wanda inWandaVision,Agatha All Along’sBewitchedreference sees Agatha Harkness reimagined in the style ofBewitched’s animation, flying across a half moonas Jac Schaeffer’s name shows up on-screen.
4Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Another Infamous Witch Makes An Appearance
After theBewitchedreference, images of real-life drawings, paintings, and news clippings pertaining to witches are shown in a montage asAgatha All Along’s credits continue. Eventually, another reference is found to a popular witch in pop culture, this time from a movie. The clip comes from 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsand shows the film’s villain, the evil queen disguised as an old witch, laughing maniacally as she shuts a wooden trapdoor above her head.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Cast
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic 1938 animated film based on the Brothers Grimm tale. The story follows Snow White, who hides in a forest with seven dwarfs to escape her jealous stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is determined to be the fairest in the land, threatened by Snow White’s beauty.
This reference could connect toAubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal inAgatha All Along. Thus far, little about Rio has been revealed other than her strained history with Agatha. As the show continues, it is likely that Rio will be revealed as another character entirely, linking back toSnow White. In this film,the evil queen imitates a witch to deceive the titular princess, something that Rio - or even Joe Locke’s mysterious character - could also be doinginAgatha All Along.
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Another potential reason for this specific clip fromSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsbeing shown links to the Witches' Road. At the end ofAgatha All Alongepisode 2, a wooden trapdoor appears in Agatha’s basement, taking her and the members of her coven to the magical realm. Agatha was shown descending the trapdoor last, shutting it above her, just as the witch does in the clip fromSnow WhiteinAgatha All Along’s end credits.
3The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Another Clear Inspiration For Agatha All Along’s Story
Later inAgatha All Along’s end credit sequence, another reference is found. This reference is actually not to a movie or TV show, though links heavily to the former. The movie in question isThe Wizard of Oz, with artwork being shown by American illustrator W. W. Denslow. Denslow was known primarily for his collaborations with author L. Frank Baum, specifically his illustrations of the book on whichThe Wizard of Ozis based,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz
Based on Frank L. Baum’s book of the same name, The Wizard of Oz follows young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she’s swept away to the magical land of Oz. Upon arriving, she falls afoul of a witch, then enlists the help of a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion to find the Wizard and get home to her family.
The piece shown inAgatha All Alongdepicts Dorothy’s first meeting with the cowardly lion. Regarding why this artwork specifically was shown, there could be a few reasons. For one,it is clear thatThe Wizard of Ozis one of the movies that inspiredAgatha All Along,particularly through the comparisons drawn between the Yellow Brick Road and the Witches' Road. The idea of a road leading to an endpoint at which things that are missing can be magically granted permeates both stories.
Concerning the image of Denslow’s that depicts Dorothy and the lion, this could simply be a reference toAgatha All Along’s diverse cast.The Wizard of Ozis a story that brings disparate, vastly different people together, asAgatha All Alongis proving to do with its coven of witches. Whether the image of Dorothy and the lion refers to two of the show’s characters specifically remains to be seen infuture installments ofAgatha All Along.
2The Simpsons
Season 20, Episode 4, “Treehouse of Horror XIX”
Directly after the image of Dorothy and the lion is shown, a surprising reference to a popular TV show is included inAgatha All Along’s credits. The show in question isThe Simpsons, the iconic animated sitcom that remains one of the longest-running TV shows in history. The snippet fromThe Simpsonsfound inAgatha All Along’s credits is of Lisa Simpson wearing a witch costume. At first, this may seem like a fairly straightforward link asAgatha All Alongcenters around witches, but could hold a connection to a major theory about the MCU show.
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The theory in question links specifically toJoe Locke’s mysterious Marvel character. It has long been theorized that Locke is playing Billy Kaplan in the MCU, the reincarnated son of Wanda and Vision, a.k.a. Wiccan. This would explain why Locke’s Teen cannot say his name or reveal his backstory inAgatha All Along.Interestingly, the clip fromThe SimpsonsinAgatha All Along’s credits supports this theory.
The Simpsons
“The Simpsons” is a legendary American animated franchise that debuted in 1987 as short segments onThe Tracey Ullman Showbefore becoming a standalone series in 1989. The show follows the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—who live in the fictional town of Springfield. The franchise is renowned for its satirical and humorous take on various aspects of American culture, society, and the human condition. Over the years, “The Simpsons” has expanded into films, video games, comic books, and theme park attractions, becoming a cornerstone of popular culture.
The scene of Lisa wearing the witch costume can be found inThe Simpsonsseason 20, episode 4,“Treehouse of Horror XIX.” In this scene,Millhouse compliments Lisa on her witch costume, to which she responds"I’m not a witch, I’m a Wiccan…“Of course, Lisa is referencing the modern-day Paganism practices of Wicca, but the reference is simply too on the nose not to be connected to the theories of a futureMCU Young Avenger memberbeing hidden amongAgatha All Along’s cast.
1The Craft
The Supernatural Horror Of The 1990s
The final movie or TV show reference found inAgatha All Along’s credits is fromThe Craft. This film donates two clips toAgatha All Along, the first being a shot of black pointed shoes being dragged across wooden floorboards. The second is a shot of one of the film’s characters, specifically Nancy Downs, played by Fairuza Balk. This film tells the story of four girls who form a witch coven in high school, discovering magical powers that benefit them before falling down a dark path of spells and supernatural abilities.
The Craft
The Craft is a 1996 teen horror movie starring Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk, and Rachel True. The Andrew Fleming-directed film focuses on a group of outcasts at an LA high school who practice witchcraft and create their own coven. The film received mixed reviews but was a surprise hit at the box office for Columbia.
The reference inAgatha All Alongcomes from the fact that the MCU show is telling a similar story. Both include a group of women coming together to form a coven, traveling down a path that leads to their abilities being heightened. Similarly,The Craftputs a specific emphasis on the dangers of magic and witchcraft, something thatAgatha All Along’s Salem Seven will undoubtedly prove to teach the titular character and her new coven. Thanks to these various references, however, it becomes clear that, above all else,Agatha All Along’s inspirations are versed entirely in witchcraft.
Agatha All Along
Agatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
