Agatha All Along’s Rotten Tomatoes score has been slowly rising since its premiere, as fans have their say on the most recent MCU TV show. When looking at theupcoming MCU TV showsafterX-Men ‘97,Agatha All Alongreceived a mixed perception. Some were excited about the continuation ofWandaVision’s story, while others felt it was unnecessary to the overarching story of the MCU. However, by the time ofAgatha All Alongepisode 2’s ending, it seems the show has won audiences over. While not thebest-ranked MCU TV show, the response has been more positive than first thought.
This upturn in positive reception is notable viaAgatha All Along’sRotten Tomatoesscore. Upon the show’s debut, Rotten Tomatoes indicated that 76% of audiences who had reviewed the show gave it a positive rating. Since then, the audience approval rating has increased slowly to 81%, surpassing several MCU properties. Movies likeCaptain America: The First Avenger, Thor: The Dark World, Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, andCaptain Marvelwere already bettered byAgatha All Along’s initial 76% score, with the improved 81% placing it above four moreAvengers-adjacent movies, fromBlack PanthertoThor: Love and Thunder.
Agatha All Along’s critic score has also improved on Rotten Tomatoes, rising to 80% from its initial 74%.
What Agatha’s Rising Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The MCU
Offbeat Projects May Still Have A Place In The MCU
Regarding what this 81% score means for the MCU overall, it could prove that shows likeAgatha All Alonghave a place in the franchise after all. Given that the MCU has had a much less consistent output of quality sinceAvengers: Endgame, changes have been made to the output ofupcoming MCU moviesand TV shows. More emphasis is reportedly being put on Marvel’s bigger franchises, yetAgatha All Alongmay prove this is not necessary. While commercial success is a different barometer, the critical reception of the show from professionals and audiences alike proves its worth.
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As evident,Agatha All Alongis resonating with audiences more than some of the so-called biggest franchises in the MCU. The improved 81% score has seenAgatha All Along’s audience rating rank higher than the likes ofBlack Panther, Iron Man 3, and two of the franchise’sThormovies. If this means anything, it is that audiences still desire different, original, unique stories that move away from the usual mold of MCU stories.Agatha All Alongmost certainly fits that category, and the result is clearly a desirable one for audiences.
Our Take On Agatha’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Changes
Obscure Marvel Properties Should Be Given A Chance
I will admit that I was one of the people who was less enthused aboutAgatha All Alongupon its announcement. I loved Kathryn Hahn inWandaVisionand still think the show ranks among the best Disney+ MCU efforts, but I did share the sentiment that an Agatha Harkness show felt unnecessary. However, after the first two episodes of the show, I was thrilled to be proven wrong. I was always willing to give the show a chance despite my lack of anticipation, and the uptick inAgatha All Along’s Rotten Tomatoes score proves that, thankfully, others were too.
Agatha All Along Episode 1 & 2 Easter Eggs And Marvel References
Agatha All Along has premiered its first two episodes on Disney+, and both are full of exciting Easter eggs, Marvel references, and WandaVision ties.
After all, more obscure Marvel properties are what allow this franchise to differentiate itself.Agatha All Alongbrings a different flavor to the MCU, one full of magic, wonder, silliness, and camp, rendering it entirely different from some of the Marvel properties it has surpassed on Rotten Tomatoes, likeIron Man 3andEternals. In light of a franchise seemingly moving away from what can be considered unique,Agatha All Alongresonating with audiences may just prove that I, and many others, should trust Marvel to take us on a surprisingly enjoyable journey down the Witches’ Road.
Agatha All Along
Cast
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.
