WandaVision Episode 8 Ending Explained

With the bulk of the series in the rearview mirror, Disney+'s WandaVision refuses to let up. Episode 8 sheds some light onto Wanda's past, how her Hex came to be, and why. Plus: so many witches! Here’s the end of Episode 8, explained.

"Previously On" doesn't open in the sitcom-inspired fashion of most previous WandaVision episodes, instead opting to kick off with a flashback. The year is 1693 in the town of Salem, Massachusetts, where a coven of witches punishes Agatha for her crimes. According to her mother, Agatha betrayed them by seeking knowledge that was forbidden and delved into dark magic, breaking the coven's rules. They attempt to use their combined strength against her, but Agatha is far too strong — defeating her fellow witches and taking their power, their lives, and her mother's brooch, which we've seen her wear on just about every episode of the show.

This scene defines Agatha, and it also reveals pretty much exactly what she wants from Wanda. She's power-hungry, and knows that Wanda's power is unmatched. That's why she's in Westview: Agatha's going to do everything she can to extract what magical power she can from Wanda. Additionally, it shows how far she has come in her studies, gleefully demonstrating her magical gifts to Wanda without a moment of hesitation.

Also, it's a fine way to call back to Agatha Harkness' origins in Marvel Comics, where she lived through the Salem Witch Trials. Much like in WandaVision, comics-Agatha survives well into the modern day and continues to practice her craft. She eventually befriends Wanda, becoming her mentor and helping her hone her oftentimes uncontrollable abilities. While it doesn't appear as though Agatha will take Wanda on as a pupil by next week's episode, you can't exactly rule it out. After all, anything can happen in WandaVision and the MCU.

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Agatha's mystical origins | 0:00
Wanda the binge-watcher | 1:52
Westview's rebranding | 3:05
The Scarlet Witch and Chaos Magic | 4:55
Vision 2.0 | 6:47
S.W.O.R.D. agents M.I.A. | 8:16

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