SPOILER ALERT! This article delves into Episode 3 of Agatha All Along.
In the latest installment of Agatha All Along, Agatha Harkness and her eclectic group of witches face their first major challenge on the enigmatic Witches Road.
For those who need a reminder, the coven narrowly escaped the clutches of the Salem Seven at the end of Episode 2, only to find themselves embarking on a perilous journey down the Witches Road. The entire group is astonished to learn that the road actually exists, with the exception of Sharon, portrayed by Debra Jo Rupp, who remains convinced that she has been kidnapped. The coven grapples with the fact that Sharon’s lack of magical prowess makes her a potential liability on their journey.
Agatha, played by Kathryn Hahn, reveals that the Witches Road is essentially a series of tests they must pass to reach the end. However, there’s a twist: none of them have access to their magical powers, leaving them reliant on basic skills to navigate the trials ahead.
“Witchcraft! Emphasis on the craft!” a character named Teen declares, signaling a new era of self-reliance.
As the mystery surrounding Teen deepens, the group finds itself distracted by pressing concerns when they realize Sharon has gone missing. In her search for an escape route, she ends up trapped in quicksand, but the witches manage to rescue her just in time, although her purse must be sacrificed to the road.
At a critical juncture, Agatha stresses the importance of staying on the path, a warning that comes too late, given Sharon’s near disaster. The witches soon spot a house in the distance and decide to investigate. Upon entering, they are mysteriously transformed, ditching their grimy outfits for a stylish, preppy appearance that starkly contrasts their recent trek.
While exploring the house, Teen discovers an envelope on the mantle inviting them to the First Trial. Inside, they find a riddle: “My age has value. I’m no fun alone. I mess with your mind. My tricks are well-known.” The answer? Wine!
As they uncover a bottle of wine accompanied by five glasses, Teen sets off to find a corkscrew. Jen warns him about Agatha’s past, mentioning that she traded her own child for the Darkhold and that the fate of the child remains uncertain. This revelation leaves Teen visibly rattled, sparking speculation about his true identity.
The witches pour the wine, triggering a mysterious 30-minute countdown as Sharon downs her glass first. The rest follow suit, except for Agatha, who discreetly pours hers into a nearby plant. Soon, the witches begin to suffer allergic reactions, with Sharon’s symptoms quickly escalating, alarming the group. Jen identifies the poison as Alewife’s Revenge, with symptoms that include delirium, hallucinations, loss of motor function, and possibly death.
Teen remains unaffected, having yet to drink due to his age, while Agatha’s attempts to avoid the wine backfire when it keeps refilling itself. Realizing that she must drink to join the others in this trial, she’s faced with a tough choice. As panic ensues, Sharon experiences a terrifying hallucination and faints.
With the clock ticking down, the witches scramble to brew an antidote, using makeshift ingredients found around the house. However, as hallucinations take hold, the situation becomes critical when the room fills with water, threatening to drown them.
Agatha’s attention is diverted by a disturbing sight—an infant in a bassinet with the Darkhold. Horrified, she snaps back to reality to help with the potion. When Jen realizes they require the blood of someone unpoisoned to complete the antidote, Teen steps up to provide it moments before the timer expires.
They almost forget Sharon, who remains unconscious. As the clock hits zero, the windows shatter, and the oven door swings open, becoming their only escape. Dragging Sharon’s lifeless body, they scramble into the oven, closing the door just in the nick of time.
Back on the Witches Road, they celebrate surviving the first trial, although the victory is bittersweet—Sharon has perished in the process.
New episodes of Agatha All Along air on Disney+ every Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.