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After weeks of anticipation, “Agatha All Along” finally revealed the identity of the MCU’s interpretation of death.Â
Marvel Studios’ captivating streaming series is starting to unveil some of its biggest secrets. While much of the attention has been on Joe Locke’s enigmatic character in “Agatha All Along,” the show still has surprises in store.Â
One of these reveals came in Episode 7, titled “Death’s Hand in Mine,” which highlighted Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio Vidal, prominently for everyone to see.
Agatha Reveals Lady Death
Warning: The following text contains spoilers for Episode 7 of Agatha All Along.
Episode 7 has confirmed that Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio Vidal, is actually the MCU’s version of Death.Â
In this latest episode of Jac Schaeffer’s WandaVision spin-off, the central coven of witches embarks on a tarot-based journey along The Witches’ Road. With a combination of determination and some time-jumping antics by Patti LuPone’s character, Lilia Calderu, the episode culminates in each member of the team receiving a tarot card assignment.
While most characters were fairly unsuspecting, such as Joe Locke’s Billy Maximoff receiving the Magician card and Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness getting the Three of Swords, the final witch assigned a card was Aubrey Plaza’s now-absent Rio Vidal. The last card pulled by Lupone’s master of divination is the Death card, which reveals Plaza’s mysterious green witch and finally confirms her identity in the series.
For weeks, there has been speculation that Aubrey Plaza’s character in “Agatha All Along” was, in fact, Death. However, this had not been officially confirmed in the series. Some fans believed the show had inadvertently spoiled itself prior to its release, as a pair of Agatha All Along Funko Pop figures appeared to hint at the presence of both Death and Wiccan within the series.
Now, fans can confirm that Aubrey Plaza’s green witch, who is the former lover of Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, is indeed the embodiment of Death and the leader of the formidable Salem Seven.Â
It seems that taking down Plaza’s Death will be a priority for Agatha and her crew moving forward.Â
Who Is Marvel's Death Character?
“Agatha All Along” has been leading the way toward the darker aspects of Marvel Comics, and the introduction of Lady Death is just the beginning. Lady Death, also known as Mistress Death, is a cosmic entity that embodies death itself, responsible for guiding lost souls into the afterlife.
Initially introduced as a villain for Captain Marvel in the comics, she has encountered many Marvel characters over the years, including Deadpool, Loki, and even Thanos, with whom she had a romantic relationship in the comics.
The introduction of Death could mark the beginning of Marvel Studios formally incorporating the powers of the underworld and afterlife into the MCU. This development may also suggest that the long-awaited arrival of Mephisto (a.k.a. the devil) is still on the horizon in “Agatha All Along.” Although Mephisto and Death do not share a significant relationship in the comics, their mutual connection to dark magic makes their sequential appearances on-screen plausible.
Another intriguing connection involving Death in the comics is with The Beyonder. The Beyonder plays a crucial role in the “Secret Wars” storyline, where he attempts to pit various universes against each other in an epic battle for survival.
Before the “Secret Wars” storyline began, the Beyonder waged war against Lady Death, aiming to eliminate the concept of death from the universe entirely. This venture did not end well for him, ultimately leading him on a path toward the “Secret Wars” saga.Â
Currently, it appears that the MCU will omit the Beyonder from its “Secret Wars” narrative and instead emphasize Doctor Doom; however, Lady Death could still have a role in the story.
There have been hints about a future for Plaza’s character in the MCU beyond “Agatha All Along.” It’s possible that her character, Death, could help set the stage for the franchise’s upcoming Avengers movies. Alternatively, Death might play a significant role in stories involving Joe Locke’s character, Teen, as he seeks to bring his deceased mother, the Scarlet Witch, back to life in the future.Â
The first seven episodes of “Agatha All Along” are now available for streaming on Disney+.
