- "This is chaos magic, Wanda. That makes you... the Scarlet Witch."
- ―Agatha Harkness
| "Previously On" | |
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| Series WandaVision Season 1, Episode 8 | |
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| Air date | February 26th, 2021 |
| Writers | Laura Donney |
| Director | Matt Shakman |
| Producers | Kevin Feige; Louis D'Esposito; Victoria Alonso; Matt Shakman; Jac Schaeffer; Mary Livanos; Trevor Waterson; Mary Kane; Gretchen Enders; Chuck Hayward |
| Starring | Elizabeth Olsen; Paul Bettany; Kathryn Hahn |
| Episode guide | |
| Previous "Breaking the Fourth Wall" |
Next "The Series Finale" |
"Previously On" is the eighth episode of the comic book fantasy/comedy series WandaVision, which is part of the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is based on concepts developed by Marvel Comics. It was directed by Matt Shakman with a script written by Laura Donney. It premiered on Disney+ on Friday, February 26th, 2021.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Olsen | Wanda Maximoff |
| Paul Bettany | The Vision |
Guest Starring[]
Note: Listings marked with a (†) symbol indicate cast members who are credited in this episode, but their character does not make an appearance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Hahn | Agatha Harkness |
| Julian Hilliard | Billy Maximoff |
| Jett Klyne | Tommy Maximoff |
| Josh Stamberg | Tyler Hayward |
| Debra Jo Rupp | Sharon Davis † |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Payton | John Collins |
| David Lengel | Harold Proctor |
| Amos Glick | Pizza delivery guy |
| Selena Anduze | Agent Rodriguez |
| Kate Forbes | Evanora Harkness |
| Ilana Kohanchi | Iryna Maximoff |
| Daniyar | Olek Maximoff |
| Michaela Russell | Young Wanda |
| Gabriel Gurevich | Young Pietro |
| Hans Obma | Hydra scientist |
| Stephan Goldbach | Hydra tech |
| Aaron Gillespie | Security guard |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- WandaVision was created by Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Matt Shakman, and Jac Schaeffer. Shakman served as head writer on the series.
- Wanda Maximoff was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. She first appeared in The X-Men, Volume 1 #4 in March, 1964 in a story called "The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!".
- The Vision was created by writer Roy Thomas and artists John Buscema, Marie Severin and George Klein. He first appeared in Avengers, Volume 1 #57 in October, 1968 in a story titled "Behold... the Vision!".
- This is Laura Donney's only credited work as an episode writer on the series. However, she is also one of the program's staff writers and works on all nine episodes.
- Funko designed Pop! vinyl figures of both Agatha Harkness and the white Vision based on their appearances from this episode and from "The Series Finale".
Allusions[]
- The title of this episode refers to a commonly used storytelling device in television wherein a narrator (usually a cast member of the show) provides a brief recap of events from previous episodes, which may have yield consequences in events presented in the current episode. The title has a double meaning for this episode, as it provide insight into the back-stories of both Wanda Maximoff and Agatha Harkness.
- The origin of Agatha Harkness is revealed in this episode. She is presented as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts in the year 1693.
- Agatha Harkness declares that the use of chaos magic, such as Wanda demonstrates, brands her as a "scarlet witch". The Scarlet Witch is Wanda Maximoff's super-hero code-name in the comics. This is the first time it has ever been used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (although Tony Stark) did refer to Wanda as "the witch" in Avengers: Age of Ultron).
Quotes[]
- Agatha Harkness: The only way forward is back.
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- Evanora Harkness: You stole knowledge above your age and station. You practice the darkest of magic.
- Agatha Harkness: I know... I know nothing of these crimes. I... I swear it.
- Evanora Harkness: Enough deception!
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- The Vision: But what is grief, if not love persevering?
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- Agatha Harkness: Necromancy was a non-starter, since your real brother's body is on another continent. Not to mention... full of holes.
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- Agatha Harkness: You have no idea how dangerous you are. You're supposed to be a myth, a being capable of spontaneous creation. Here you are, using it to make breakfast for dinner. Oh, yes, your children, Vision, this whole little life you've made. This is chaos magic, Wanda. That makes you... the Scarlet Witch.
See also[]
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