We've come to the end of our journey with the Marvel Disney+ show WandaVision and it gave us tons of material to chew on, especially when it came to Easter eggs and plot clues. WandaVision, which stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision, takes us into a special and slightly unsettling world mimicking the sitcoms we love from days gone by. Here, Wanda and Vision are married and playing house in the suburbs. Impressing the boss, making nice with the neighbors, and expanding the family are all part of the Marvel couple's new life in the sleepy town of Westview. While it was great to see Wanda and Vision have some fun in their new surroundings, something wasn't quite right about it. One of the biggest mysteries this show had to solve was the circumstances around Wanda and Vision's new life and how they got there following the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Below are the Easter eggs we've spotted in Episodes 1 through 9 of WandaVision. These Easter eggs serve a variety of functions, from tying the show back to Marvel Comics, to referencing other aspects of the MCU, and even providing clues about what could be going on being the peachy keen sitcom world Wanda and Vision are living in.

Episode 1: "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience"

Vision's Tie

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The diamond pattern on Vision's tie appears to be reminiscent of the kind of business attire Vision wore in Marvel Comics' The Vision, written by Tom King and from artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta. In the comics, Vision wore a diamond-shaped tie clip reminiscent of the pattern on his chest. Here, the tie is doing the same kind of work.

Vision's Workplace

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In a sly nod to Vision's true nature as a walking, talking, computer about town, it looks like this Avenger is now working in the "Computational Services" branch of a major corporation. Vision is slightly confused about the true nature of the work his company does, but darn if he isn't really, really good at it.

Stark Industries Toaster

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The Episode 1 commercial is all about a wonderful, game-changing toaster made by a company all MCU fans should be familiar with by now: Stark Industries. Although Howard Stark does not make an appearance in this commercial, the toaster bears the signature innovation of this forward-thinking fella. To further hammer home this is a Stark product, the toaster actually makes the same sound as Iron Man's suit when a new weapon emerges and prepares to fire. If you listen closely, you'll hear the sound when the lever to toast the bread is pushed down.

Sokovian "Hello"

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One of the many jokes contained in Wanda and Vision's disastrous dinner with the boss and his wife is a reference to Wanda's past. Wanda confuses the reason for why August 23 is such a special night, thinking it's a romantic anniversary. So, when Vision returns home with Mr. and Mrs. Hart (Fred Melamed and Debra Jo Rupp), Wanda slinks up behind Mr. Hart and puts her hands over his eyes, thinking it's her husband. The hands-over-the-eyes "hello" is also repeated by Mrs. Hart as the couple prepares to leave. Vision explains away this goof by telling the Harts that it is a traditional greeting from Sokovia, Wanda's home country. This is the first reference to Wanda's past and, like Vision, one of her few ties to the outside world.

S.W.O.R.D. Notebook

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We have our first of what will likely be many, many appearances from S.W.O.R.D., the group which seems to be monitoring Wanda and Vision as they live their lives in this sitcom world. WandaVision is S.W.O.R.D.'s official introduction into the MCU. They'll likely be a key player in the series, especially given the fact that one of their own agents — Monica Rambeau — infiltrates the sitcom world in Episode 2. In Marvel comics, S.W.O.R.D. is a counterterrorism and intelligence agency which monitors threats to Earth that could have extraterrestrial origins. While S.W.O.R.D. keeps its eyes on the skies (and beyond), its sister agency, S.H.I.E.L.D., monitors threats on the ground.

Episode Director Abe Brown

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A big reminder that you should watch every WandaVision episode twice so you don't miss out on clues arrives at the end of the very first episode. In a fun nod to some deeper Marvel comics lore, the closing credits for the fictional WandaVision episode we've just watched nod to a Marvel character named "Abe Brown." On the show, he's the "director" of the episode. In the comics, Abe Brown is part of a trio of martial arts heroes called The Sons of the Tiger. The Sons of the Tiger were introduced in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu, a martial arts comics magazine published by Magazine Management, a corporate sibling of Marvel Comics. The Sons of the Tiger were just one of many groups of recurring characters in the world of The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu, alongside Iron Fist, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, and — get this — Shang-Chi. This Abe Brown name-drop is no doubt a fun, albeit roundabout, way of acknowledging Shang-Chi's arrival into the MCU at some point in Phase 4.

Episode 2: "Don't Touch That Dial"

Bova Milk

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The animated WandaVision opening is both a fun throwback to the animated Bewitched opening and it contains a sweet reference to Wanda's childhood. While Wanda is grocery shopping, a poster for "Bova milk" can be seen in the background. In the Marvel comics, Bova is a sentient cow and the midwife who helped deliver Wanda and her brother Pietro.

Mind Stone Pattern

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The hexagonal shape appears in its traditionally squat form all over WandaVision. However, when it appears on Vision's Cabinet of Mysteries, the shape is elongated. In this shape, it looks an awful lot like the shape of the Mind Stone, which allows the MCU version of Vision to be a sentinent synthezoid (just a big word for saying he's a fancier android). While the appearance of the elongated hexagon may be a fun one-off, it's also possible this shape could show up again and in more important places. Keep an eye out.

The Toy Helicopter

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The toy helicopter Wanda finds in her front yard is definitely notable — and not just because it feels like a scene from Pleasantville. As Wanda holds up the helicopter, which stands out because it's in technicolor, we see it bears the S.W.O.R.D. logo. The toy also has the same color scheme as Iron Man's suit. Both S.W.O.R.D. and a Stark mention have already come up in WandaVision, so a reoccurring mention here is attention-grabbing. The helicopter conjures up images of daring rescues and surveillance — two notions which might grow in importance as the show continues.

Strücker Watch

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This episode's commercial is all about Strucker watches. The name "Strucker" is important in Wanda's life because, in the MCU, it is the name of the man who experimented on her and her brother. In fact, we first meet Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier mid-credits scene, the same scene where we meet Wanda and Pietro. In the comics, Strucker has had ties to HYDRA, so it's not too surprising that the face of this watch also bears a reference to the terrorist organization. With these two names officially appearing in WandaVision, we need to know how and why they're appearing.

The S.W.O.R.D. Beekeeper

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Talk about ominous! The mysterious beekeeper that emerges out of a manhole in the middle of Wanda and Vision's quiet suburban street didn't look like one of the couple's friendly neighbors. What's notable about this particular person is their jumpsuit sports a S.W.OR.D. logo. But, equally as notable is that his costume is like a beekeepers (plus, he's swarmed by bees) which is a better description of an agent working for A.I.M., or Advanced Idea Mechanics. In Marvel comics, A.I.M. is a group of scientists whose work serves the purpose of overthrowing governments around the world. Their agents' uniforms look a lot like beekeepers, hence the confusion around who this guy might actually be working for. It's also worth noting that A.I.M. was founded by Baron von Strucker — like the name of the watch in this episode's commercial.

WandaVision Episode 3: "Now In Color"

Wentworth's Department Store & Hexagons in Opening Titles

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The opening credits for this week's WandaVision episode, "Now in Color," feature two possible A.I.M. references. The first is the prominent use of hexagons in the Brady Bunch-esque title cards for Wanda and Vision. In keeping with A.I.M.'s odd attraction to bee imagery, the agency's logo is a hexagon — that shape that naturally occurs in honeycomb structures. Another potential A.I.M. reference could be linked to Wentworth's, the name of the department store Wanda and Vision are seen leaving with all of their necessary baby gear in tow.

The name "Wentworth's" could just be a fun play on the popular department store Woolworth's. Or, there could be a bigger Marvel tie-in here. In Marvel Comics, there is a character named Deidre Wentworth, a.k.a. Superia. Part of Deidre's comics history is that, for a brief time, she was associated with A.I.M., where she became the agency's Minister of Education. This followed Superia once being recruited to join Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers team before she was imprisoned by a Dark Avengers double agent actually working for the Avengers. Given that this is the first time we've ever talked about Superia in an MCU context and there is no previous MCU event to tease her existence, this connection could be a shot in the dark. However, the MCU is expanding and with it comes the expectation that relatively obscure Marvel Comics characters will be references. No matter what, this Wentworth business is interesting.

Wanda & Vision's House Number

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Wanda and Vision's house number in Westview is 2800. That number is prominently displayed as Vision walks out Dr. Nielson (a name which hearkens back to the Nielsen TV ratings system) after Wanda's check-up. Because I simply cannot let any detail about this show go unnoticed, I did a little digging and have discovered this could number could reference Earth-2800, one of the many versions of Earth that exist in the Marvel Comics multiverse. Generally speaking, when we discuss any Marvel characters or major Marvel events from the comics, we're speaking about things that happen on Earth-616. If Fandom's entry on Earth-2800 is correct, that appears to be the version of Earth where all of the MCU events have been playing out. Additionally, we know that the multiverse will be a major factor in the second Doctor Strange movie, of which Wanda will be a part. Finally, it's worth noting that in the Strücker watches commercial back in Episode 2, "Don't Touch That Dial," the hour hand was pointing to "2" and the minute hand was on "8," which could likely be another nod to Earth-2800.

Simser Paint

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The name "Simser Paint" stood out during the scene where Wanda and Vision are preparing the nursery. A little digging reveals Simser is actually Jeremy Simser, a storyboard artist on WandaVision as well as upcoming MCU projects Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and She-Hulk.

Shakespeare & The Monkees

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There are two not-so-subtle references to the surreal situation Wanda and Vision find themselves in. As Wanda and Vision are discussing baby names in the nursery, Vision is Team Billy. He connects the name back to William Shakespeare and even quotes the memorable "All the world's a stage" line from Twelfth Night. There is also the faint echoes of The Monkees' hit song "Daydream Believer," which plays non-diegetically as Monica is expelled out of the WandaVision sitcom world and lands outside of the S.W.O.R.D. encampment. In both instances, references to the dream-like nature of the fake WandaVision sitcom are made as well as the performative existences Wanda and Vision lead (alongside the other characters like Agnes and Herb) in it.

Hydra Soak & Geraldine's Necklace

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We have two recurring references via Easter eggs this week which further impress on us just how important they are. The first Easter egg is contained in this week's in-episode commercial, an ad for Hydra Soak. The packaging for Hydra Soak prominently features the HYDRA logo, once again tying this sitcom world Wanda and Vision are living in with Wanda's past. Additionally, Wanda notices Geraldine's necklace which prominently features the S.W.O.R.D. logo. Previously, the most prominent S.W.O.R.D. references we've gotten include an agent closing their notebook with the logo after watching the first episode of WandaVision, the S.W.O.R.D. logo on the red-and-yellow helicopter, and the logo appearing on the mysterious beekeeper's suit. But where the necklace is concerned: MCU fans have known for some time that Teyonah Parris would play Monica Rambeau. However, in the show's sitcom universe, Wanda seeing Geraldine's necklace confirms this and alerts Wanda to the fact that not everything is as it seems.

Pietro & Ultron

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In the climactic final act, Wanda and Geraldine/Monica Rambeau are in the living watching over Billy and Tommy. At one point, Wanda turns to her neighbor and shares that she is a twin and mentions Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). It's been a long time since we've heard Pietro's name said in an MCU movie. Wanda remembering her brother in this moment is another connection the fictional WandaVision show makes to her past — and risks snapping her back into reality. Another reference to her past is made when Geraldine/Monica says that Pietro was killed by Ultron, an event we saw in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Coy Dish Soap

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This is perhaps the biggest swing I'm going to take with this week's WandaVision episode, so buckle up. Okay, so, during the scene where Wanda is in the kitchen and Vision is practicing his diapering skills, there is a shot of a bottle of dish soap behind Wanda. The dish soap brand is "Coy." Now, this could just be a fun little twist on silly off-brand names used in TV shows that help the viewer liken it to a brand we know in the real world. Or — and here's where things get galaxy-brained — what if the "Coy" name is a shoutout to a Marvel character? Specifically, a mutant named Hank McCoy, a.k.a. the X-Men character Beast? I know, I know, it's probably a reach. But hey, a kid can dream, right?

WandaVision Episode 4: "We Interrupt This Program"

Monica Rambeau's Return from The Blip

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Episode 4, "We Interrupt This Program," opens with a stunning shot of Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) returning back to life. A few major facts about WandaVision and Monica are confirmed as we watch her reassemble into her human form. First, it looks like Monica was among those lost during "The Blip," the official name for the event that occurred when Thanos snapped his fingers while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet. Secondly, Monica's return means WandaVision is set following the events of Avengers: Endgame and that she has missed out on five years' worth of events — including the death of her mother, Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch).

Maria "Photon" Rambeau

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WandaVision offers fans the chance to get some closure on Maria Rambeau's story while also revealing just how integral she became in the world of superheroes and beyond following the events of Captain Marvel. Just like the comics, it's revealed Maria went on to become the founder of S.W.O.R.D., the sister agency to S.H.I.E.L.D., after her career as a fighter pilot. A plaque in the lobby of S.W.O.R.D. headquarters commemorates her and even features her call sign, "Photon." This sequence also officially introduces us to S.W.O.R.D. after so many hints via the appearance of the agency's logo in past episodes. Not only is S.W.O.R.D. officially named, it is confirmed that the agency's name has been retconned from Marvel Comics. In the comics, S.W.O.R.D. stands for "Sentient World Observation and Response Department." Here, S.W.O.R.D. now stands for "Sentient Weapon Observation and Response Department."

Monica Gives Captain Marvel a Shoutout

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Monica's first encounter with superheroes happened as a girl when she met her mom's best friend, Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel. Carol and Monica managed to form a tight bond at that time and it's clear that this fondness has lasted into the present day. How do we know? Well, during her walk-and-talk conversation with Director Hayward (Josh Stamberg), Monica reminds him that there may be threats up there, floating around in outer space, but there are also allies. She doesn't name Captain Marvel, but this feels very much like a nod from Monica to her old friend.

Welcome to New Jersey

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Episode 4 confirms Westview is located in New Jersey, a state which has now become weirdly very integral in the MCU. The earliest mention of New Jersey (both in terms of the MCU's in-universe chronology as well as the franchise's chronology) occurs in Captain America: The First Avenger. In that movie, Steve Rogers heads off to basic training at Camp Lehigh, which is located in Wheaton. Now, WandaVision is set in Westview, New Jersey, a fictional town likely in the northern part of the state. New Jersey is also very important because Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel, also happens to live in Jersey City, New Jersey. So, while I doubt Kamala Khan will appear in WandaVision to help save the day (although you never know), placing this show's events in the Garden State is likely a nod to the upcoming Ms. Marvel TV show.

Jimmy Woo: Master Magician

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Agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) has finally mastered his magic trick! In one of the sweetest bits of character development, we see Woo make his business card magically appear before he hands it to Monica during their first meeting. The trick is something Woo was seen trying hard to perfect in a lighthearted moment back in Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Cosmic Radiation Does It Again

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While settling in at the base outside Westview, one of Dr. Darcy Lewis' (Kat Dennings, who returns after a long absence after previously appearing in Thor: The Dark World) first big revelations is that a massive amount of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation ("CMBR," for short) is emanating from the Westview anomaly. CMBR is a real thing and is actually attributed to The Big Bang in our world, just as it is in Marvel Comics and the MCU. However, in the world of Marvel, CMBR is attributed to some very major events. Two notable ties to CMBR: the creation of the Infinity Stones, which emerge out of the Big Bang, and the creation of the Fantastic Four, with each member of the team getting hit by that radiation while attempting to study it. Now, Marvel Studios has confirmed a Fantastic Four movie is on the way and while it's unlikely Marvel's original found family will tie into WandaVision, this could be a nice reminder to fans that this movie is coming and it is likely not the last time we're going to hear about CMBR.

The Beekeeper Debunked

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We have debunked the mysterious Beekeeper! So, back in Episode 2, I pointed out the Mysterious Beekeeper Dude Who Emerged From A Manhole. There was some curiosity around the fact that he was wearing a S.W.O.R.D. uniform but had bees swarming around him and his uniform more closely resembled that of an A.I.M. agent. Well, this week's episode explains why the mix-up occurred. When the agent (who is named "Franklin," if you turn on the captions for this episode) went through the barrier protecting the sitcom simulation from the outside world, his hazmat suit was transformed into something more era-appropriate: a beekeeper's suit. This was supported by the fact that his tether was pulled back and shown to have turned into a jump rope.

The Return of the Skrulls

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A brief shot of Jimmy Woo's whiteboard, where he and the response team track the knowns and unknowns of the Westview anomaly, reveals at least one idea for who might be behind this. That idea? The Skrulls. The last time we heard about the Skrulls was in Captain Marvel. The Skrulls are likely being named here because of their notable ability to shapeshift, which can be used defensively and as a means of surprise attack. Truth be told, considering them as having some involvement in what's going on is a remarkable educated guess from Woo. I'm not sure if the Skrulls would suddenly take interest in Wanda to the degree they would want to manipulate her through an elaborate sitcom world — something that would be, er, alien to them — but it's sure fun to think about, especially with the upcoming Secret Invasion Marvel Disney+ TV show in the works.

Vision's Corpse

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One of the darkest moments of Episode 4 is the close-up shot revealing Vision's corpse. It is possible this is a Rashomon-like moment where we're seeing events transpire from a more truthful angle. In Episode 3, "Now in Color," the scene where Vision comes back in the house and asks where Geraldine went shows him clearly in his red-and-silver synthezoid form. It seems that this was the version Wanda (or whoever is controlling the narrative here) wanted us to see that rather than Vision's corpse as it was at the end of Avengers: Infinity War: With his head caved in, the Mind Stone removed, and all signs of life drained from him. The reveal of his re-animated corpse in this scene and Wanda's shock shows just how fragile this sitcom fantasy is, too. Seeing his corpse in this scene also implies it might actually be what's floating around Westview and the magic of this fantasy is giving the illusion of reanimation. If this is actually what is going on, it is perhaps the bleakest and saddest narrative decision in the MCU yet.

She's a Voodoo Child

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We may have been deprived of a new WandaVision in-episode theme song this week, but we still got a seriously cool needle drop. At the end of the episode, Wanda uses her magic to harm Monica, a.k.a. "Geraldine" in the 1970s episode. This is a first for Wanda, whose magic has been reduced down to kitschy little tricks suitable for the TV sitcoms she is living in; at the end of Episode 4, it's serious. To go along with this powerful display, the WandaVision music department has chosen Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" to score the credits. The song ties in to Wanda's magic but also is perfect for the '70s-set episode as it was released in 1972.

WandaVision Episode 5: "On a Very Special Episode..."

Agatha Harkness Almost Revealed

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It seems WandaVision is gearing up to reveal Agnes' true identity. Information about Agnes has been scant and even Jimmy and Darcy's board tracking the characters in the fictional WandaVision sitcom still show no confirmation of Agnes' identity. This helps support the theory that Agnes will eventually be revealed as Agatha Harkness, the witch who is connected to both Wanda and the Fantastic Four team leader Reed Richards (more on that below). In this week's episode, we get a possible nod to Agnes/Agatha's own powers in the episode's cold open when she says she has a "couple of tricks up [her] sleeve" that could help get Billy and Tommy to stop crying. As the sequence plays out, those tricks are revealed to be not-so-magical, but it doesn't mean some big reveal about Agnes isn't coming soon.

Some Deceptive Opening Credits

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The opening credits for the fictional WandaVision episode, now set in the 1980s, is both a Family Ties riff and a sequence containing some unusual peeks into Wanda and Vision's respective pasts. The gist of the credits sequence is that each "character" on WandaVision is shown at earlier points in their life to show how they've grown up over time. When the credits introduce Wanda, we see baby pictures of her as well as one of her as a teenager. This is interesting because these photos are likely snapshots pulled from Wanda's memory and are not actual photos that exist. (It's also worth noting that Pietro doesn't appear in any of these pictures.) Most notable is the photo of Wanda as a Sokovian teenager. There's something grim and jarring about this photo as she smiles gleefully while sitting on a wall with rubble left in the wake of a bomb in the background.

Young Vision

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And Wanda not only rewrites her own past in these opening credits; she rewrites Vision's, too. Photos of Vision as an infant, toddler, and young boy are shown when the credits introduce him. We know these photos are fabrications for the sake of the sitcom fantasy Wanda has created. This is because we saw that Vision was created in the form of an adult man in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Wanda's Past Revisited

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Oddly, WandaVision used up precious airtime this week to once again go over Wanda's childhood with us. At a meeting at the S.W.O.R.D. base outside Westview, Hayward and the rest of the team gathers to discuss what information they have at this point in their investigation. Hayward and Jimmy spend time revisiting the basic beats of Wanda's MCU history — something fans should know like the back of their hand — including the death of Wanda and Pietro's parents when they were 10, the twins' political radicalization as teens, and their subsequent volunteering for HYDRA experimentation. Two interesting new additions to this backstory: It's confirmed Wanda and Pietro were born in 1989 (the same year Elizabeth Olsen was born) and that the twins' parents were named Irina and Oleg Maximoff, an adjustment from the foster parents who raised them in the comics, Django and Marya Maximoff.

The Sokovia Accords

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During the team meeting, Hayward reveals Wanda stole Vision's corpse from S.W.O.R.D. headquarters nearly two weeks before the events of this episode. Jimmy then points out that Wanda reanimating Vision to live out her own happily ever after is a violation of the Sokovia Accords — something Wanda has gotten very comfortable with doing over the years — and, as Hayward adds, is also a violation of Vision's living will.

This moment is important for a couple of reasons. First, it's a reminder of just how fundamental the Sokovia Accords are in the MCU and how seriously they are taken, even after the events of The Blip and the destruction of Thanos. Sure, superheroes literally saved the entire universe, but the people of Earth cling to those Sokovia Accords. Secondly, this moment brings out the darker side of WandaVision's story. Aside from showing us Vision's actual corpse, Hayward pointing out his reanimation is a violation of his will reminds us of Vision's humanity and Wanda's disrespect for it. It leads to some tricky implications about Wanda's mental state at this point and just how influential that mental state is on her behavior. If she's willing to disrespect her husband's living will in order to bring him back to life for her own purposes, what else is she willing to do?

Hello, Sparky

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Sparky is not only the very adorable pup who makes an appearance in "On a Very Special Episode...," but he's also an Easter egg. Sparky first appears in the Vision comic from Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta. The comic, which sees Vision settle down with his family in suburbia (no Wanda, Billy, or Tommy in sight), introduces the family dog who is also named Sparky. Unfortunately, Sparky also dies in this comic, just as he does in this episode, which means I am even sadder about all this unnecessary dog trauma.

An Aerospace Engineer Who Is Up for This Challenge

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WandaVision may think it's being subtle about its Fantastic Four references, but it definitely is not. This is the second week we've got what could very well be a nod to Marvel's first superhero family, this time courtesy of Monica Rambeau. This week, as Monica and Darcy were putting their heads together to figure out a way to get back inside the Westview anomaly, Monica says that she knows "an aerospace engineer who'd be up for this challenge." Of course, it's all very vague and wink-wink, so we don't actually know who Monica is talking about — but we can surely theorize! Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, is the likeliest candidate here. He is one of the most gifted scientists and engineers in the MCU and is also the most likely to have crossed paths with Monica during her time with S.W.O.R.D., pre-Blip. But, because I don't like to put all of my theory eggs in one basket, the other candidate I like for this is Shuri, who is extremely gifted in both science and technology, loves a challenge, and would likely be available to consult on this highly unusual event.

Is Wanda the Strongest Avenger?

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As Jimmy, Monica, and Darcy put their heads together to figure out how to get into the Hex (the snappy term for the Westview anomaly coined by Darcy), Jimmy and Monica talk about what's inside. This leads to a conversation about just how powerful Wanda's magic is if she is creating and sustaining solid matter on her own — something, as Jimmy notes, that is bigger than anything she's done in the past. Monica then drops another Avengers: Endgame reference by telling Jimmy, "She could have taken out Thanos on her own if he hadn't initiated a blitz." Jimmy counters by suggesting Captain Marvel is just as strong but, notably, Monica doesn't seem too keen to discuss Carol Danvers. (What's that about?) This exchange reminds us just how powerful Wanda can be when she gets full control of her abilities and, as this show is now making clear, what she is capable of when she puts her mind to doing whatever she wants.

Lagos Paper Towels

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The commercial for Lagos paper towels is no ordinary commercial, but you've probably figured that out by now, huh? The name "Lagos" also refers to the Nigerian city of Lagos, which is the location Wanda, Captain America, Black Widow, and Falcon are in at the beginning of Captain America: Civil War. In the opening sequence, Cap and his team are trying to prevent Crossbones (Frank Grillo) from detonating a bomb that would have devastating effects on the city's residents. When Crossbones manages to set off the bomb, Wanda attempts to use her powers to divert its effects away from the city, but, in a tragic accident, sends it into a nearby building, killing numerous people. This event is one of many that leads to the creation of the Sokovia Accords.

A Wild Pietro Appears

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"On a Very Special Episode..." ends with a serious bang thanks to Evan Peters showing up as Pietro Maximoff, a.k.a. Quicksilver. Like Wanda, MCU fans thought Pietro had died all the way back in Age of Ultron — back when the character was played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Peters played this character in the 20th Century Studios' X-Men franchise, a completely separate cinematic universe with no hints it would ever cross over into the MCU, hence the total shock of seeing the actor on WandaVision. Peters' cameo in this episode opens up the floor for tons of theories about how one version of Quicksilver crossed over from one universe into another. If Peters sticks around for at least one more episode, hopefully, we get some more details about what his version of Quicksilver is really doing here.

WandaVision Episode 6: "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!"

Wanda & Vision's Halloween Costumes

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Wanda and Vision's costumes are a marvelously (ha) spot-on recreation of their Marvel Comics costumes. That's right: Wanda is, in fact, not dressed as a Sokovian fortune teller and Vision is not dressed as a Mexican wrestler. The costumes this couple wears are the most pronounced references to their comic book origins: Wanda sports her red Spandex suit and stockings, cape, gloves, and wimple while Vision goes all yellow and green with his cape, Spandex suit, and shorts. Both costumes are the classic versions of each character's look that they respectively sported for years and which have become synonymous with their comic book depictions over time. Wanda's costume in the comics was originally not so scarlet but was eventually changed to the look we see in this episode around 1964, while Vision's costume dates back to his first Marvel appearance in 1968.

Pietro Maximoff's Halloween Costume

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Pietro's costume is also a blatant nod to one of the earliest versions of Quicksilver's costume in the Marvel comics. From the windswept hair to the long-sleeve shirt with the lightning bolt zipping across it diagonally, Pietro's gone totally retro for Halloween.

Billy & Tommy's Halloween Costumes

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Billy and Tommy's costumes are nods to their character's comic book costumes, too, although Billy's costume is more of a nod than Tommy's. In the comics, Billy becomes the superhero known as Wiccan, with his powers taken from Wanda's side of the family. As for Tommy, he becomes the superhero known as Speed, with his powers resembling his uncle Pietro's powers. Tommy's costume in Episode 6 is not similar to his comic book costume, which is sleeker and greener, but this is most likely because in this episode Tommy is fascinated by his uncle and forms a close bond with him.

Kick-Ass, Eh?

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Episode 6 contained a nod to Evan Peters' casting with the mention of the 2010 film Kick-Ass. The movie stars Peters and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, a.k.a. the MCU's original Quicksilver from Age of Ultron. The mention of "kick-ass" also feels like a nod to the development of television as we move from the '80s to the '90s and early '00s, with strong language appearing more frequently in TV shows.

Yo-Magic Yogurt

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One of the freakiest moments in Episode 6 is the commercial for Yo-Magic Yogurt. The tagline — "The snack for survivors!" — doesn't seem to a reference to Wanda's past, which has been the case with previous commercials. Instead, this seems like a reference to the situation the residents of Westview find themselves in. In last week's episode as well as this week's, we've seen the harmful, isolating effects of Wanda's magic. This seems to be echoed in the imagery of a young boy alone on a desert island in an otherwise bright, cheerful world. Additionally, that tagline could be a hint that the only reason these people are staying alive is that they are surviving on Wanda's magic or that the key to staying alive is to work with Wanda's magic wisely — something Monica strongly advocated for to Hayward.

The Coronet Theater

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The appearance of The Coronet movie theater contains a lot of fun Easter eggs. First off, we get a little more information about the era that this fictional WandaVision episode is taking place in. It seems like this episode is set in the early '00s, given that one of the movies is 2004's The Incredibles, which serves as a fun Disney family connection with Pixar and echoes the plot of the fictional WandaVision sitcom where a family of superheroes tries to have a normal life in the suburbs. The second movie is The Parent Trap, which could be the 1961 version starring Hayley Mills or the 1998 remake starring Lindsay Lohan. Both versions of the movie were made by Disney so again, a little meta-nod to Marvel Studios' parent company. Additionally, The Parent Trap plot revolves around long-lost twins finding one another, which strongly refers to Wanda and Pietro in this episode but could also be a nod to Billy and Tommy, who are separated as twins in a different Marvel Comics arc and find one another as teenagers.

Ellis Avenue

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The prominent mention of Ellis Avenue, as well as a framing of the Ellis Avenue and Rolling Hill Drive street signs, is a curious nod because it seems to refer to Warren Ellis. Ellis is a comic book writer whose work has rarely involved Wanda, Vision, or any of the other characters in WandaVision. The closest connection we could think of is Ellis' Ruins, a Marvel two-parter set in a dystopian version of the Marvel universe featuring minor appearances from Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

Agnes' Halloween Costume

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WandaVision needs to just up and admit that Agnes is Agatha Harkness at this point. This week's big Agnes appearance was anything but subtle, with the nosiest neighbor in Westview dressed as a witch for Halloween.

Lots of Monica Business to Discuss

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There were two big bits of Monica-related business in Episode 6 that demand further review. First, we get yet another reference to Monica's aerospace engineer contact as she, Jimmy, and Darcy try to find a way to stop Hayward from hurting Wanda. In this episode, we get another clue about the engineer's identity when Monica refers to this person as "my guy." While there's definitely room to consider Monica is using it as a gender-neutral term, the majority of engineers in the Marvel world are men and so it seems our options have narrowed. I, for one, am hoping to high heck Monica's contact turns out to be Reed Richards — a reveal that should happen next week.

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Secondly, Darcy draws Monica's attention to Hayward's file on her bloodwork, which was taken after she was ejected from the Hex. Darcy tells Monica that her time entering into the Hex, living in that world, and then exiting it has had a profound effect on her at a cellular level. Darcy even goes so far as to point out that her cells still appear to be changing. Considering Monica's comic book arc sees her become the superhero Spectrum, it seems the MCU is laying the groundwork for her transformation with this scene.

Is Mephisto Already Here?

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One of the big questions still lingering in the back of our minds is whether Mephisto, a demonic entity who rules a pocket universe known as "Hell" (not the Christian concept of Hell) will actually appear in WandaVision. In the comics, it is revealed that Wanda took pieces of Mephisto's soul in order to create Billy and Tommy while she was trying to start a family with Vision. Mephisto eventually reclaims Billy and Tommy, absorbing them back into his being and leaving Wanda in a serious state of despair. Given this, plus the fact that Billy and Tommy are now fully integrated into the world of WandaVision with little to no explanation of how she got pregnant, it's worth wondering if Mephisto is already present in the fictional sitcom and perhaps ready to reclaim his sons.

This brings us to Pietro, who shows up not long after the twins are born. In Episode 6, Pietro has already demonstrated he knows a strangely large amount of information about the nature of the Hex and Wanda's part in it. This leads to Pietro pumping her for information and also throwing around offhand comments about her keeping people trapped, changing the town, and so forth. Pietro's apparent omniscience of the situation coupled with his earlier insistence to be a "father figure" for Billy and Tommy for a night while Vision goes snooping around Westview feels strange and like something a powerful demon looking to cash in on his semi-biological claim to twin superheroes might do.

Pietro also invokes the idea of Hell a lot in this episode, which makes sense considering it's a Halloween episode. But it also sticks out since the idea hasn't been brought up by any other character. Could Pietro be Mephisto in disguise, feeling out Wanda and her abilities while appearing in the disguise of her dead brother to gain her trust?

Pietro's Corpse

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As Wanda and Pietro have their tense conversation in the town square, Pietro encourages his twin sister to talk to him and tell him why she's created the Hex and forced an entire town into making her dream a reality. After Wanda discloses that this was somehow born out of her feelings of intense loneliness and grief post-Avengers: Endgame, she turns away and then turns back to Pietro, who now looks like a corpse with bullet holes in the same locations as to where he was shot in Age of Ultron.

It's possible this is a vision of Pietro as Wanda remembers him and her magic has manifested that for a moment. Or, considering the last time we saw a corpse and it was Vision's — a being we know to be dead — it is possible that, in a very macabre twist, Wanda's grief and magic have combined to exhume Pietro's body and transport him to the Hex where, upon passing through the barrier, he's been changed and reanimated. Look, if we have to scrap the multiverse theory altogether and it's a choice between Pietro being Mephisto or Pietro being a reanimated corpse, I'll take "reanimated corpse" every single time.

"Cataract" File

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Hayward, you clever bastard. As Monica and Jimmy leave the S.W.O.R.D. base to go meet Monica's contact, Darcy stays behind to snoop through Hayward's private files. She stumbles on a file named "Cataract," which confirms Hayward is surveilling Vision, likely in an effort to get to Wanda and take her down. The name "Cataract" works on a few levels here, both playing on Vision's name and referencing the state of the former Avenger's existence in this sitcom world as a being whose judgment and understanding of what's going on is clouded by Wanda's magic.

Infinity War Revisited

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One of the final haunting images we see in Episode 6 is of Vision attempting to escape the Hex and get help for the residents of Westview. Unfortunately, since Wanda's magic doesn't extend outside the barrier, Vision slowly disintegrates as he dies all over again. As he weakens, he drops to his knees. This is an echo of his death in Avengers: Infinity War, which saw Vision encouraging Wanda to destroy the Mind Stone and kill him before Thanos could get it. It was a massively emotional moment for the couple and a task that required Wanda to push through her feelings and do what was right for the mission — something she seems completely unable to do now.

WandaVision Episode 7: "Breaking the Fourth Wall"

Sugar Snaps Cereal

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Sugar Snaps: an innocent breakfast cereal or yet another reminder of the terrible event which changed Wanda forever? As Wanda attempts to rouse herself, she heads into the kitchen to make breakfast. Wanda grabs a box of Sugar Snaps — a name that recalls Thanos snapping his Infinity Gauntlet-sheathed fingers back in Infinity War. It's no wonder that fatal snap is still on Wanda's mind, either. Remember that, for Wanda, it would feel like no time has passed between Thanos snapping his fingers and Wanda waking up on Earth to find out that Vision is gone; she has missed those five post-Blip years.

A Message for Wanda

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Something strange is afoot in the opening credits for Episode 7. These clever opening credits for what is effectively the '00s episode of WandaVision closely resemble the opening credits for the short-lived ABC comedy Happy Endings, which features the title of the show appearing in different fonts or signage. As different versions of the name "Wanda" flash by us, we see something that shouldn't be there: "I know what U are doing, Wanda." It seems like someone is breaking through Wanda's carefully-crafted sitcom world again to get through to her. But, unlike Jimmy Woo's attempt to make contact, this opening credits message seems a bit more sinister. Lucky for us, we eventually find out who's sending Wanda this message at the end of the episode.

Nexus

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The commercial for Nexus is not just an overt nod to the overwhelming depression Wanda is seemingly consumed with (and unable to suppress) in Episode 7 — it's also a big nod to some great Marvel Comics lore known as the Nexus of All Realities. In the comics, the Nexus of All Realities is a gateway to, well, all of the possible realities in the universe. The Nexus is a great cosmic intersection where multiple paths cross and, if you can access it, allow you to insert yourself into a reality of your choosing. The Nexus of All Realities' origins are mysterious, although it's possible it was born of some kind of magic. Additionally, this could be yet another big wink at Wanda's upcoming story in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Monica's Transformation in the Hex

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Monica's transformation into Spectrum as she walks through the Hex is one of the most powerful moments in WandaVision. Her transformation was previously teased in an exchange with Darcy, who noted that Monica's first trip back and forth from the Hex was changing her at a cellular level. Monica's second trip through the Hex not only permanently changed her and imbued her with superpowers (as indicated by her unnaturally neon blue eyes), but also forced Monica to confront her grief over the death of her mother. Because the Hex was born of Wanda's grief over Vision, Monica absorbs that pain and is reminded of her own personal losses. As she hears the voices of her mother, Nick Fury, and Captain Marvel, she undergoes an emotional transformation — which propels her toward healing and acceptance — as well as a physical one.

Is That the Darkhold?

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What's that strange book in Agatha's basement that gets a weirdly long close-up at the end of Episode 7? Well, chances are good that that's the Darkhold, also known as "The Book of Sins" or "The Book of the Damned." The Darkhold is an extremely powerful book in the Marvel Comics universe, containing dark magic and comprised of materials from a place known as the "Hell Dimension." Among its many appealing reasons to seek it out is that it contains infinite knowledge as well as information about the Scarlet Witch — two things which could prove to be central to Agatha Harkness's purpose here in Westview.

WandaVision Episode 8: "Previously On"

Agatha Harkness, Her Coven, and Her Brooch

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The opening scene of "Previously On" takes us back to Salem, Massachusetts in 1693. It's the era of the Salem Witch Trials, but this is a different kind of witch trial. Agatha is the subject of a trial conducted by her own witch coven, which is led by her mother. In a split from the comics, Agatha is revealed to have broken the rules of the coven by seeking out dark and powerful magic which she is too inexperienced to learn. Agatha's hunger for knowledge seems to have given her the skills she sought out because she managed to unleash fury on her fellow witches, absorbing their power and turning them into husks. We also see that the color of Agatha's magic is purple, a color only used for villains in Marvel Comics (see: Thanos, Galactus, and Magneto). It is also revealed that Agatha gets her brooch by pulling it off of her mother's body after she kills her.

The Stark Missile

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We might have our first case of an in-show Easter egg this week. In the first of many trips into Wanda's past, we get our first look at the actual events leading up to and immediately after Wanda's parents are killed. The story has always been that Wanda and her brother were stuck under a bed in their family's Sokovian apartment for two days out of fear that a Stark Industries-made missile would detonate. Now, we see this play out, with Wanda and her family watching her favorite episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show (the Twilight Zone-y episode "It May Look Like a Walnut") before the apartment is blown up by a Stark missile. As the missile sits in the middle of the living room, unexploded amongst the debris, we watch through Wanda's point-of-view as a red light continues to flash, threatening detonation.

The flashing light is a reference to the Stark Toast Mate 2000 toaster commercial from Episode 1, "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience." In this commercial, an unnaturally long pause interrupts the promotional segment as the two actors wait to show just how long it takes for the toaster to properly cook something. As they wait, a similarly slow and steady red light flashes until the time is up.

Is Wanda...a Mutant?

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Agatha may have spilled the beans on the nature of Evan Peters' Pietro (turns out he's a faker, a body taken over by Agatha to fool Wanda into believing it's really her brother), but there may still be a way for the MCU to introduce mutants, per the implications of the first flashback to Sokovia. In this scene, it is heavily implied that the Stark missile doesn't detonate because Wanda is willing it so. If this eventually confirmed, then it would mean the MCU acknowledges that Wanda was born with some degrees of mutant or magical abilities and the Mind Stone merely amplified those powers when she was a HYDRA experiment volunteer. Of course, if this proves to be true, we'd also have tons of questions about the nature of Wanda and Pietro's conception that would need to be answered, but this is a good start!

The Vision (Not That One) From the Mind Stone

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A flashback to Wanda's time as a HYDRA volunteer participating in Mind Stone experiments further cements the MCU's break from the comics where the origins of Wanda's powers are concerned. In the comics, Wanda's powers come from her biological father, Magneto, and are amplified by an encounter with an Elder God known as Chthon, who was sealed inside Mount Wundagore after using Chaos Magic (more on that later) to try and rule over Earth. Chthon reached out to Wanda when they were both on Wundagore and his touch transferred a fraction of his Chaos Magic over to her. In the MCU, this flashback shows that Wanda, who was maybe born with some basic powers, was shown a vision of who she would become — the Scarlet Witch, seen in silhouette wearing her comics-appropriate costume — when she encountered the Mind Stone in a contained HYDRA experimentation chamber. This scene expands upon the previously confirmed information that Wanda's powers come from the Mind Stone.

Vision's Broken Body

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Wanda's trip through her past includes a flashback to the events immediately preceding the first episode of WandaVision. This scene gives us a clearer understanding of Wanda's trip to S.W.O.R.D. headquarters as she attempts to recover Vision's body. Previously, Hayward had revealed to Monica, Jimmy, Darcy, and the rest of the Hex base team that Wanda had stormed the lab and had taken Vision's body by force. In reality, Wanda did speak with Hayward about getting Vision's body but made no attempt to take the body out of the S.W.O.R.D. lab.

In one particular shot, Wanda looks down into the lab where S.W.O.R.D. lab techs have disassembled Vision's body to get a closer look at the mechanics. The disturbing image of Vision's body opened up like this recalls a similar image in West Coast Avengers #43 and #44. In these two issues, Vision is taken out and deactivated on commission by a coalition of governments across the globe who want to stop him from taking over all of the computers on the planet. In addition to this comics book reference, it's hard to deny the similarities to Nebula's living disassembly at the hands of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, where she was kept conscious by her adoptive father so he could mine her memories for information.

Wanda Echoes an 'Infinity War' Moment

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Oh boy. "Previously On" may not have explicitly intended to hurt our feelings repeatedly over the course of its 40-minute runtime, but it managed to do so with aplomb. First, we watch a private moment between Wanda and Vision at the Avengers compound (either immediately post-Avengers: Age of Ultron or immediately pre-Captain America: Civil War) as the two grow closer. Wanda shares her grief over the death of Pietro with Vision, who offers a shoulder to lean on and some comforting words. The next flashback involving Vision happens at S.W.O.R.D. headquarters. After speaking with Hayward, Wanda goes down into the lab to get a closer look at Vision. It looks likely she will be deprived of giving her love the funeral he deserves, so Wanda says her final goodbye to Vision. She holds her hand over the spot on Vision's forehead where the Mind Stone once sat. She uses her magic to connect to him, but says through tears, "I can't feel you."

The line is a heartbreaking callback to Vision's first death in Avengers: Infinity War. The first of Vision's two deaths is caused by Wanda, who attempts to use her magic to destroy the Mind Stone before Thanos can get it. It's a painful moment for the couple because they both know that only Wanda's magic is powerful enough to destroy the stone and save the universe, but it means Wanda will once again have to watch someone she loves die in front of her. But Wanda goes through with it and, as she tries to destroy the stone, Vision comforts her by telling her "I only feel you."

Can somebody please pass me a tissue?!

Agatha and the Twins

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Well, well, well, it seems we finally have a Master Pandemonium Easter egg! In the final showdown of Episode 8, Wanda emerges from her flashbacks and finds Agatha, now in her full witchy form, using her magic to keep Billy and Tommy hostage. The staging of the shot recalls a panel from the comics where Master Pandemonium — a villain who notably searches for pieces of what he believes to be his own soul but is actually Mephisto's soul — absorbs Billy and Tommy so that one twin is fused to each of his arms. Odds are, this shot of Agatha doing something similar to Pandemonium seems to be the closest we'll get to any kind of Mephisto mention in WandaVision.

Chaos Magic and the Scarlet Witch

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It's time for the biggest flourish of them all: Wanda is finally given the alias "Scarlet Witch." WandaVision has repeatedly hammered into viewers' brains that Wanda doesn't have an official superhero alias. Unlike Iron Man, Hawkeye, Captain America, Hulk, and even Black Widow, Wanda has always been just Wanda in the MCU. In the prologue to her final battle against Agatha, Wanda is branded a "Scarlet Witch" by her adversary. This name, as Agatha explains, is because Wanda can wield Chaos Magic, the most powerful and ancient kind of magic in the known universe which has existed since the dawn of time and the reason Agatha sought out Wanda in the first place. Unlike other magic, Chaos Magic has the ability to manipulate and warp the nature of reality as well as literally create matter out of nothing. What's important to harp on here is that Wanda is the only known wielder of Chaos Magic in Marvel Comics and in the MCU, making her the most powerful character — even more powerful than Agatha or Doctor Strange, two other notable magic users.

WandaVision Episode 9: "The Series Finale"

A 'Wizard of Oz' Nod

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The first round of Agatha's battle with Wanda features a cheeky nod to one of cinema's most famous witches: The Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the East. After Wanda uses her magic to throw a car at Agatha in a potentially fatal blow, Agatha is thrown into a nearby house. As Wanda goes to check if Agatha is dead, we see a shot of Agatha's boots amidst the rubble. With all of WandaVision's talk of witches, it's no wonder a sly reference to the Wicked Witch of the East's death snuck in there and is connected to WandaVision's own Wicked Witch of the East ("the East" being New Jersey), Agatha Harkness.

The Darkhold Is Confirmed

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We first saw the Darkhold back in Episode 7, "Breaking the Fourth Wall." Now, in the WandaVision finale, Agatha tells Wanda about the Darkhold (which she also calls "The Book of the Damned"), including the peachy keen fact that she is not only destined to become the Scarlet Witch — a powerful being who is forged, not born, and exists without a coven — but also destroy the world. Agatha also confirms in this bit of exposition that, just like the comics version of the Darkhold, there is an entire chapter dedicated to the Scarlet Witch and her powers, which are said to exceed that of the Sorcerer Supreme. (Doctor Strange is definitely in for a rude awakening when he and Wanda officially meet, huh?)

Wanda's Bubble of Protection

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Wanda trots out some of her most famous powers during her fight with Agatha in Westview's town square. While fighting Agatha, she uses whips blasts of Chaos Magic-infused energy at her opponent and flies around with ease. She also uses what could only be called a protection bubble or shield (something she uses in the comics, too) as she pushes Vision away from the fight. Wanda also makes good use of her mental manipulation tactics which she first deployed in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In Episode 9, she uses it to transport herself and Agatha back to 17th century Salem.

Vision's Memories

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The fight between Westview Vision and White Vision comes to a head as the two synthezoids enter into a negotiation of logic rather than a physical battle, with Westview Vision attempting to reason with White Vision in hopes of a peaceful outcome. As they discuss the nature of one another's existence and their true identities, respectively, Westview Vision has the brilliant idea to share his memories with White Vision. This is done both in an attempt to humanize White Vision as well as reason with him that he is acting on behalf of the bad guy. Westview Vision downloads all of his memories into White Vision's mind to show him a past version of his life. One has to wonder how, technically, all of those memories got into Westview Vision's head in the first place because we know Wanda literally created him and so, the implication is that Wanda somehow knows all about Vision's life before he took a physical form because we see those memories of his Iron Man days, too.

The Modern Scarlet Witch Revealed

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After Wanda's tricky use of runes to defeat Agatha and reclaim her power, she transforms into the Scarlet Witch. This transformation reveals Wanda's official Scarlet Witch costume, which includes the iconic red crown/wimple from the comics. This costume is far more muted than her comics costume, though, with the color palette primarily in different shades of maroon, black, and gray. Additionally, this costume is far more comfortable and less revealing than the comics costume. Here, Wanda wears pants and her top has a high neckline — a far cry from the cartoonish, cherry red spandex bathing suit and cape she sported all the way back in the 1960s comics.

A Skrull Recruits Monica

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The first of two credits scenes teases what's next for Monica Rambeau, a.k.a. Spectrum. Monica is pulled away from Jimmy and the rest of the FBI reinforcements to the Coronet movie theater by one agent. There, the agent reveals herself to be a Skrull — a revelation that doesn't freak Monica out because she spent time with Skrull leader Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) and his family as a young girl in Captain Marvel. The Skrull recruiter reveals she was "sent by an old friend of your mother's" and that "he'd like to meet with you." Now, because we're playing fast and loose with pronouns here, it's possible this Skrull is referring to Talos or, even likelier, Nick Fury. After joining forces in Captain Marvel, there's no doubt Maria Rambeau and Nick Fury became close professional colleague after Maria founded S.W.O.R.D., the sister agency to Nick's agency, the now-defunct S.H.I.E.L.D. This credits scene tees up Monica's role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, which sees Nick and Talos re-team to investigate alien sleeper cells on Earth.

Wanda at Wundagore

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The second credits scene in Episode 9 transports us far away from Westview. The terrain is unlike anything we've seen before, with huge, snow-covered mountains, pine trees, and a large body of water. Amidst all this natural splendor, we zoom in on a cabin where Wanda is hiding out and recovering from her time in Westview on her own. There's no caption here to tell us where Wanda is in hiding. However, considering this is a Wanda-centric story, it seems like a strong argument can be made that Wanda's cabin is located at the base of Mount Wundagore, the mythical location of her and Pietro's birth in the comics.

Taking a Page Out of Doctor Strange's Book

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The second credits scene ends with a jaw-dropper: Wanda is astral projecting the Scarlet Witch, who is learning all of the Darkhold's secrets. The voices of Billy and Tommy can be heard, teasing that Wanda's sons are still a priority and she is possibly trying to find a way to bring them back. But what is most striking about this final shot is that it recalls a similar shot from Doctor Strange. Much like the Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) sought out forbidden knowledge in the earliest days of his training and eventually found a way to separate his astral form from his physical body so that he could keep learning as he slept or went about his day. This Doctor Strange callback reminds us of the impending meeting (or, perhaps, showdown?) between Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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