Marvel Studios has decided to surprise us all with an unexpected gift: the making of de Agatha All Along (Agatha, who else?), the company's latest series centered on villain Agatha Harkness, is now available to watch online. free on YouTubeTypically, these exclusive contents are reserved for Disney+ subscribers, but this time Marvel has opted to allow anyone to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look without paying a cent.
As you surely already know, Agatha, who else? was released as a spin off of the popular series Scarlet Witch and Vision, a gamble that, although some saw as an "unnecessary" project, has ended up exceeding all expectations, becoming one of the most unexpected successes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to the public's reception.
Such is the popularity that the factory has not thought twice and has decided to launch the making of from the series under the title Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along, thus joining the repertoire of the documentary series Assembled. This format allows us to take a look at the work behind the cameras, showing how the characters were brought to life, the visual effects and all those elements that we eventually saw on the small screen through the different MCU titles.
Where to watch the making of
Unlike other episodes of Assembled, that are released on the Disney+ platform, this time Marvel has opted to release it directly on YouTube, allowing a wider audience to access the content without needing a subscription. However, we imagine that later on the special will also be added to Disney+ as part of the Marvel Universe collection.
El making of, who It lasts approximately one hour and you can see it right above these lines in full, focuses on how the creative team led by Jac Schaeffer brought the episodes of the series to life. You'll learn about the different production challenges they faced, such as practical special effects, the creation of the real sets and the impressive costumes, which have been especially applauded by fans. The only problem is that it's in english and you will only be able to use YouTube's automatic subtitles (either in English or Spanish, although the latter tend to fail a little more).
It is also composed of fragments of Exclusive interviews with the main cast, including Kathryn Hahn (our protagonist), joe locke and other key actors in the series. Even statements from the production team are included, including Kevin Feige, where they explain how the series has left its mark within the extensive Marvel universe. Alongside them, Jac Schaeffer, who in addition to being the showrunner also directed some episodes, shares details about the writing process and how the different genres that come together in the series were approached. You can't complain about variety, really.
Whether you are a fan of the making-of or you are simply curious about the secrets of the UCM, this documentary is an unmissable opportunity to discover all the details that made Agatha, who else? such a special series. And the best thing is that you can watch it for free.
Why free on YouTube?
Watch the making of of the series for free is not only a relief for those who don't already have a Disney+ subscription, but it could also be a smart move. advertising strategy to attract new subscribers to the platform. By offering this content for free, Marvel is giving fans a taste of what they can expect from its catalog. Exclusive on Disney+, thus encouraging future subscriptions.
We will hardly know if this is actually a recruitment strategy, but given how complicated the streaming market is, it could well be that way.
Will there be a second season?
At the time of its release, Agatha, who else? It was promoted as a miniseries of nine episodes, which suggested that there would be no continuation. However, the resounding success has given rise to speculation about a possible second season. Some signs point in that direction, such as the fact that Marvel submitted the series to the awards at the comedy category, instead of a miniseries.
At the D23 Expo in Brazil, producer Brad Winderbaum hinted that there could be more stories to tell in Westview, which has further fueled fans' hopes. While nothing is confirmed, the phrase "We all want to see more adventures in Westview" has generated great expectations among fans. Perhaps very soon Marvel will surprise us with more news about Agatha Harkness and her coven.