Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal have a very intense history in ‘Agatha All Along‘ and episode 4 of the series reveals their mysterious relationship in MCU. The connection between them has been a hot topic for discussion since the series premiere.
Following their brief fight in ‘Agatha All Along‘ episode 1 ‘Seekest Thou The Road‘, speculation began to stir regarding their possible romantic relationship. Their intimate spar implied some personal connection in their past, but the series hasn’t revealed exactly what this connection is.
What Is Agatha Harkness And Rio Vidal’s Relationship In Marvel Comics?
Agatha Harkness has seldom had a romantic relationship in Marvel comics. However, since her debut, she has demonstrated a maternal, caring, and generous personality in different Marvel projects. Before episode 4 of the series, not much was known about Rio Vidal. Most notably episode 4 confirmed that Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal had been romantically involved before the series kicked off.
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This comes after the cast of ‘Agatha All Along’ claimed that the series would be “the gayest project Marvel has ever done”, which they also hilariously termed as a “gay explosion”.
This is a very enticing development, but ‘Agatha All Along’ episode 4 also revealed some dark truths about Agatha and Rio’s relationship.
How Rio Vidal And Agatha Harkness’ Relationship Changes From Episode 1 Scene
According to Agatha Harkness in the sound booth of the second house on the Witches Road, she and Rio Vidal used to work together. However, Rio revealed around the campfire that she was forced to “do [her] job” which became an act of betrayal towards Agatha Harkness and they had to destroy their romantic relationship.
The new episodes of the series hint at an incredibly dark and twisted past of both characters.
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‘Agatha All Along’ episode 1 ended with Rio bursting into a reawakened Agatha Harkness’ home. However, Agatha claims that Rio is “not allowed” to kill her, perhaps suggesting the pair may have exchanged vows, possibly even at a marriage ceremony.
Theories of Rio Vidal being Lady Death explain Agatha’s animosity towards her, as her lover would have been forced to take Agatha’s son, contributing to the brutal act of betrayal. The intensity of the heat during the fight is Fully explained which is connected to their past romance.
‘Agatha All Along’ is available to stream on Disney Plus every Wednesday 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
