Disney unveiled its upcoming movie and TV lineup at the Disney Entertainment Showcase during D23. Agatha All Along was one of many titles that had been presented. The cast, including Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp, and Broadway legend Patti LuPone, took the stage to debut a new original song, "The Ballad of the Witches Road."
The lyrics to the song:
Marching ever forward neath the wooded shrine, I stray not from the path.
I hold death’s hand in mine. Primal night, give it sight...
Familiar by thy side. If sun be gone, we carry on. Spirit as our guide.
Down, down, down the road... Down the witches road...
Blood and tears and bone... Maiden, mother, crone.
The road is wild and wicked, winding through the wood.
Where all that’s wrong is right, and all that’s bad is good.
Through many miles of twisted trials, we wander high and low.
Take your fears, a door appears... The time has come to go.
Down, down, down the road... Down the witches road...
Follow me, my friend, to glory at the end.
A trailer that has featured the song has also debuted during the event. I will be showing you the details you may have missed in the Agatha All Along trailer.
1. Enter the Witches' Road
We see Agatha and the rest of the coven sing a song in the same basement where they open a door. Blue light seen from the door is the same shade as the background in the Witches' Road. It is safe to assume they sing "The Ballad of the Witches Road" to enter the Witches' Road, a magical realm that will reward you if you pass its trials.
2. The Locations
All the trials where the witches’ craft is tested seem to unfold in various indoor locations. The trailer reveals a house deep in the woods and a secluded beach house. There was also a castle in the teaser trailer for the show. It seems like the Witches' Road creates different stops, and each location appears to present its own set of trials.
3. Westview Sign
The population of Westview now reads 2,251, a big decrease from the 3,822 shown in WandaVision. This dramatic decline suggests that many people may have left the town following the traumatic events that unfolded in WandaVision. However, the possibility remains that this could be a flashback.
4. Rio's Entrance and Her Spider
Rio is initially not with the coven if you pay close attention to the trailes. This trailer reveals that she crawls out of the ground. This is interesting because the trailers strongly suggest that you need a coven to enter the Witches' Road. Is Rio Vidal an exception to this rule?
Another subtle detail that might go unnoticed is the spider on Rio's shoulder. If you brighten the scene, the spider becomes more visible. Given Rio's apparent strong connection with nature, it’s possible that this spider could be her pet familiar, much like Agatha's Señor Scratchy in WandaVision.
5. Señor Scratchy Returns
Agatha's pet Señor Scratchy returns and is seen in Joe Locke's character Teen's arms in front of Agatha's house.
6. The Witch Homages
The tradition of paying homage to iconic pop culture and genre archetypes seems to continue in Agatha All Along, much like in WandaVision. Agatha Harkness is the Wicked Witch of the West, Lilia Calderu is Glinda the Good Witch and Jennifer Kale is the Evil Queen. Agatha All Along appears to be drawing from beloved fantasy and fairy tale motifs, especially from the ones with witches.
7. Jennifer Kale's Beauty Salon
Jennifer Kale appears to work in a beauty salon, a detail that aligns with the necklace she wears, which resembles a potion bottle. Her special power might involve potions. Lilia Calderu, who is seen working at a psychic shop, has powers related to divination for example. Meanwhile, Alice, who works as security, likely has powers connected to protection or defense.
8. Possessed Agatha Harkness
Agatha's spider walk scene is reminiscent of the iconic moment in The Exorcist. Meanwhile, her crawling on the ceiling appears to be a direct homage to Poltergeist, especially with Agatha's outfit—a loose, oversized jersey with numbers on the chest.
9. Hourglass and the Watches
The presence of time indicators, such as the hourglass and the watches seen in the sleepover episode, suggests that time plays a crucial role in the trials. These recurring symbols imply that the witches might be under a strict time limit to complete their trials on the Witches' Road.
10. Spellbook?
Lilia and Alice appear to have the same spellbook. It might be the same one Teen carries in his holster.
11. Rio's Dagger
Rio carries her dagger everywhere. It is also seen on her costume during Agatha All Along costume display. This raises a question: Why does a witch carry a dagger with her? Only reason I can think of is that the dagger is a sort of magical artefact.
12. Cameo Brooch with Hair Inside
It was previously revealed that Agatha would have a different brooch in this series. The new trailer shows us that Agatha discovers the new brooch at a crime scene, where she finds what appears to be Wanda Maximoff's body. The brooch contains a strand of brown hair inside. So, whose hair could it be? Is it Wanda's? Although she had red hair the last time we saw her, she was originally a brunette.
13. The Demon on Fire
Alice stands before a demon engulfed in flames. It is hard to tel whether the demon is composed of fire itself or being consumed by it, as it appears to breathe fire just moments before erupting into blazes.
14. The Witch Trials
During the scene with the demon, two paintings appear on the walls. In one, a woman is being boiled, and in the other, a woman is about to be drowned. These disturbing images likely reference the Salem Witch Trials, where women were brutally executed under accusations of witchcraft.
15. Jennifer Kale Getting Drowned
A man in white, who is seemingly portrayed by Scott Butler, tries to drown Jennifer in a sink, likely to determine whether she is a witch or not. This could be one of the flashback scenes.
16. Costumes
The costumes the characters are wearing in this particular scene are inspired by 70s fashion. It looks like Agatha All Along will feature a variety of costumes from different decades just like WandaVision.
17. The Phases of the Moon
Throughout history, witches have synchronized their rituals and spells with lunar phases depending on their purpose. The phases of the moon are deeply connected to the Triple Goddess: the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone, who are also invoked in "The Ballad of the Witches' Road." These three figures symbolize different stages of a woman's life and correspond to the waxing, full, and waning phases of the moon. Interestingly, they are also depicted on Agatha's new brooch.
18. Reversed Gravity
In the scene with Lilia and the Salem Seven, they appear to be floating, but it seems more like gravity is reversed, causing them to fall rather than fly.
19. The Ghostly Woman with a Black Figure
A mysterious, ghostly woman appears with a dark figure looming behind her. Could this be someone from the past haunting one of the witches?
20. Swords Falling From the Ceiling
When Agatha, Lilia, and Jen are dressed as iconic witches from pop culture, a sword suddenly falls from the ceiling. I am inclined to think the swords are also time symbols, with each falling sword serving as a reminder that time is running out.
21. Brooms
Agatha holds a thick piece of wood while flying, which closely resembles the one Alice is seen holding while casting a spell. I think what Alice is holding is also a broom.
First two episodes of Agatha All Along will premiere on Disney+ on September 18.