Regardless of the eventual truth, Wanda and Vision threw themselves wholeheartedly into their new surroundings. Based on classic 1950s sitcoms like I Love Lucy, WandaVision saw Vision posing as a run-of-the-mill working husband. Meanwhile, Wanda settled into the role of a doting housewife. In true sitcom fashion, they had to host dinner for Vision's boss, Mr. Hart (Fred Melamed), and his wife Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp). Things inevitably went awry — first comedically and then with dark undertones as Wanda potentially tried to kill Mr. Hart with a subconscious use of her powers. Regardless, the duo concluded the episode by relishing in their new-found domestic bliss.

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WandaVision episode 2 took its cues more from such 1960s offerings like Bewitched. Evermore eager to blend in with the community, Wanda and Vision signed up for a charity talent show. Those efforts served to introduce more of Westview's residents, including Dottie (Emma Caulfield) and Beverly (Jolene Purdy). Though the usual sitcom hijinks ensued, things again concluded in a customarily successful fashion as Scarlet Witch and Vision earned the adoration of their neighbors. Given the inherent happiness that stemmed from her new circumstances - and the apparent control she had over matters - it was easy to conclude that Scarlet Witch had crafted this new world. However, things might be a touch more complicated than that — especially since there are signs that it might have existed in some form before her arrival. And that Westview's residents may have a common link yet to be revealed.

Many of WandaVision's Characters Could Be Witches (Not Just Wanda and Agnes)

Ever since Kathryn Hahn was officially cast as the curiously titled "nosy neighbor", the internet was swamped with theories regarding her true identity. The most prevalent was that Hahn would turn out to be Agatha Harkness — a frequent foil and mentor of Wanda's from the comics. That was only lent further credence when she was credited as Agnes, which may be an abbreviation of "ag" from Agatha and "nes" from Harkness. Such a revelation has yet to be confirmed on the show. However, it has already been teased in trailer footage and through Easter eggs in WandaVision episode 1 and 2. Still, the fact that Wanda's new reality just happened to draw in a separate witch could be seen as so coincidental to be almost contrived. That fact could be offset, though, if Agatha wasn't actually the only witch in the neighborhood.

After only two episodes, it was too early to speculate fully on some merely-glimpsed characters. That being said, there was actually a lot to be gleaned from those that were more prominent. Firstly, in WandaVision episode 1, Mrs. Hart was somewhat able to break through whatever brainwashing or psychic hold had taken hold of the town. Such moments occurred repeatedly, often preceded by a seeming signal interruption coming through radio transmissions and the like. In Mrs. Hart's case, however, it seemed to be through sheer force of mental will. Though her expression maintained the sitcom facade, her words and tone of panic were clear. As her husband choked, Mrs. Hart implored Wanda to "stop it". It was left ambiguous whether she meant Mr. Hart's predicament, the overall Westview situation, or an element of both. Whatever the case, it could suggest some level of psychic ability that was, at least briefly, able to cut through the sitcom conditioning.

Most tellingly, however, was Dottie. Mentioned by Agnes as the one that Wanda needed to win over, she seemed every bit the town's uncompromising matriarch. So far, the residents of Westview, including Wanda and Vision, have seemed foggy on the full extent of their pasts. Regardless, certain dynamics have remained intact despite the memory alterations or issues. As such, somebody like Agnes being somewhat subservient of Dottie felt extremely telling. That could be because, whether they it or not, the entire planning committee for the talent show was actually once a coven — with Dottie very much embedded as the Queen Witch.

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The idea of Dottie being a witch was ed in WandaVision episode 2. She was seen sitting with WandaVision's David Schwimmer lookalike, Phil Jones, and credited as Dottie Jones. There actually was a Philip Jones in Marvel comics. As it turned out, on the page, he was the husband of - you guessed it - a powerful sorceress named Arcanna Jones. Given the MCU's attention to detail, it would extremely unlikely if that was a mere coincidence. That fact being somehow overlooked is equally doubtful. As such, it could be only a matter of time before Wanda finds herself either aligned or clashing with an array of other magic s. If Westview is indeed a central home for a coven of witches, however, that would merely pave the way for several more questions.

Theory: Westview Was A Utopian Society of Witches That Has Since Been Corrupted

If Agnes is indeed Agatha Harkness, there would actually be some precedent in the comics for Westview to be a magically-hidden sanctuary. Despite her youthful appearance on the show, Agatha Harkness was actually many centuries old on the page. As a result, she has witnessed and endured some of the world's greatest atrocities. As well as the sinking of Atlantis, one of those tragic events was the Salem Witch Trials. In the wake of that brutal persecution, some witches deigned to create their own secret community. Vowing to remain permanently separate from the rest of humanity, they shielded it from view and dubbed it New Salem. That would fit with Westview's advertising mantra of "Home: It's where you make it."

As well as several teases of her being a witch in the WandaVision teasers, Agnes has also already alluded to the Salem Witch Trials. In WandaVision episode 1, Agnes revealed that the anniversary with her mysterious (and potentially fake) husband, Ralph, was June 2nd. That date had great significance in the witch trials; it marked the first of many horrific indictments in 1692. For a time, Agatha Harkness was the ruler of New Salem. That would appear to not be the case in WandaVision. Based on a conversation with Vision in the trailers, she seemed as confused as everybody else when briefly "woken up" — wondering if she's dead like Vision was supposed to be. However, that lack of leadership deviation from the comics wouldn't negate such a New Salem reveal. In fact, it could come with several explanations... which we'll get back to.

Similarly, if Dottie was revealed to be Arcanna, that would carry its own of the theory. In the comics, Arcanna hailed from a parallel Earth. Whether or not that element of her backstory would remain intact was impossible to determine based on the first two episodes. However, it would lend itself to WandaVision kickstarting the multiversal adventure set to continue throughout Phase 4 of the MCU. Regardless, like Agatha, she has a history in the comics of using similar methods to that glimpsed in WandaVision. Firstly, Arcanna used magic to keep her loved ones separate from an increasingly tumultuous world. Secondly, as part of a team called Squadron Supreme, Arcanna used forced behavioral modification for specific, misguidedly-heroic ends. The project was known as the Utopia Program. And if there's anything that Westview was designed to evoke the image of, at least of the surface, it would be a Utopia.

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Regardless of how Westview was originally conceived, it was made clear that something had gone very wrong since. During the same teasers, Agnes asked whether Wanda and Vision were there to help them. That could lend itself to some kind of captivity, as well as a threat lurking as yet undisclosed in the shadows. Similarly, Dottie also briefly snapped out of an apparent trance when she heard Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) calling for Wanda through the radio. No longer recognizing Wanda, she seemed extremely confused about what was actually going on. As such, though she was positioned as the iron-fisted ruler of the neighborhood, it seemed like merely a character she'd been slotted into. If she was initially some kind of leader or even a creator, that would appear to be no longer the case. The exact same can be said for Agnes. While she has positioned herself as a guide for Wanda, Agnes appeared to be equally under the town's mysterious thrall. That would suggest that what may have initially been a sanctuary or a utopia has now been twisted and transformed into a unique, surreal prison.

Who Might Be Responsible For Westview's Current State

Given the sprawling nature of Marvel Comics, the possibilities for who may be overall responsible seem almost endless. Some believe that the MCU's version of The Devil, Mephisto, may be responsible, potentially even posing as a resident. That's certainly possible. He may even be Agnes' mysterious husband, Ralph. Perhaps she sold her soul to him in exchange for creating the realm. And, in true devil fashion, Mephisto has since perverted it for his pleasure. However, the most common belief has been that Wanda herself is the guilty party. The idea certainly has merit — especially since WandaVision has drawn inspiration from such iconic stories as 'House of M'. Like those tales, the show has already seemed centered around Scarlet Witch and a potential mental breakdown.

That being said, it wouldn't necessarily mean she created the world. People becoming trapped by a world of wish-fulfillment has been a staple of several genres. Wanda could've stumbled into an already-existing realm, one that was magically-designed to cater to whims and fantasies. Upon being gifted a restored Vision and a trauma-free, happy (if fake) ending, Scarlet Witch may have succumbed to an already existing spell. And, ever since, the combination of her damaged psyche and powerful abilities have overpowered and coopted the world. Subconsciously (and even openly) exerting her will, Wanda may still be responsible for its corruption and the sitcom of it all. That would make Dottie's refusal to believe Wanda meant no harm, and Mrs. Hart's "stop it" line, even more tragically poignant.

Another interesting option would be Nicholas Scratch. As the son of Agatha Harkness, he likely could've been born and raised within Westview/New Salem. Like Loki, Scratch could've grown up with an inherent belief in his right to rule. Scratch actually pursued that endeavor on the page — taking over towns and ruling in a tyrannical fashion. Westview's unique nature could be a modernized imagining of that idea, with him having seized control and reduced everybody to puppets for his entertainment. At least, until Wanda (and, by extension, S.W.O.R.D.) showed up to potentially usurp his perfect world, and/or bring it crashing down. Though many hoped for him to reprise his version of Quicksilver, Nicholas Scratch would be a good match for Evan Peter's mystery WandaVision role. Scratch may not even be alone in his insane rule, with Westview's repeated chants of "for the children" being more of a sinister hint.

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Then again, Westview might have been constructed as a prison from the outset. But who would have a reason for constructing such a thing? A simple answer would be Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Given his vendetta, it's not outside the realm of possibility that he's been capturing witches and trapping them in a pocket-world prison. A prison that Scarlet Witch either stumbled into while working with S.W.O.R.D. to investigate an anomaly — or that she was actively, forcibly placed within. As such, Woo's question of "who's doing this to you?" could have a surprising answer with an already-established MCU origin. Mordo's return could also be one of the elements that will draw Doctor Strange into the events of WandaVision. Whatever the case ends up being, however, each option would present the same, exciting dilemmas for Scarlet Witch to tackle going forward.

What This All Means For Scarlet Witch In Future WandaVision Episodes

Wanda has suffered a lot of loss and turmoil over the years. Unfortunately, the MCU has lacked the narrative space to really delve into it or allow Wanda to process things beyond fleeting emotional moments. As a result, it could be construed that she's merely compartmentalized and buried everything. So far, Westview has served as a testament to that repression, offering Wanda a gilded cage of the highest order. Despite that, references to Scarlet Witch's trauma have bled into the world of Westview. That will doubtlessly become more pronounced as the curtains are pulled back on the town — threatening to crush Wanda under the weight. As such, WandaVision could explore the thematically-rich question of whether she even wants to be free.

By making Westview a literal prison for others, it would dramatically reflect the more metaphorical trauma prison being weaved around Scarlet Witch from within. It would also up the stakes on the plot. Wanda may have embraced her new circumstances but learning that others actually haven't would make a poignant turning point. It would deepen and make even more complex the dilemma faced by Wanda. More importantly, though, it would force Wanda to think beyond herself and her own repressive desires at the crucial moment. For everything that the MCU may be, it is, at its heart, a collection of hero's journeys. At long last, WandaVision has set up a more complete one for Wanda's herself - that would finally pay off everything that came before. As painful as it would be to see her once again make a sacrifice - potentially giving up Vision again - no hero's journey would be complete without it.

Similarly, every fairytale needs a good, old-fashioned villain. It would indeed be interesting for Wanda to be revealed as the overall architect. However, Wanda enslaving an entire town would likely veer too close to Wonder Woman 1984's misjudged elements, and villainy in general. Instead, given its audience, Marvel would more likely embrace the best of both worlds — giving Wanda complex internal struggles to combat, as well as an external force to pummel. And while that force would inevitably seek to tempt Wanda further, her continued resolve would make Wanda's strength more pronounced. It would allow Wanda to be a more nuanced character and the kind of outright hero that Thor would hesitate to leave Mjölnir around.

Many have theorized that Scarlet Witch's psyche, WandaVision could turn out to be the ultimate therapy. And by making Westview a literal prison, it'll reflect and make more resonant Wanda's choice to break free of her thematic one.

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