Creator of Agatha All Along Discusses the Connection Between Death and Thanos

In the latest developments of *Agatha All Along*, viewers discovered that Rio Vidal, portrayed by Aubrey Plaza, transcends the archetype of a witch; she embodies Death itself. The show’s creator has recently shed light on her connection to Thanos, although you might find the response underwhelming.

In Episode 7, the narrative reached a pivotal moment with Lilia Calderu’s journey concluding. As she confronted her final moments, a renowned voice resonated: “All roads lead to me… don’t you recognize me, Lilia?” This marked the entrance of the Original Green Witch, revealing her true identity as Lady Death.

This revelation significantly altered the MCU’s power dynamics. After all, who stands a chance against the embodiment of death, a cosmic force as unavoidable as life itself?

Yet, Marvel enthusiasts were left wondering: Does this incarnation of Death have any ties to Thanos as depicted in the comics?

Thanos and Death in the Marvel comics — Marvel

In an interview with Inverse, showrunner Jac Schaeffer hinted, “There will be a little more clarification regarding our version of Death, but I must say, we usually leave some aspects open to interpretation in this show.”

“You’ll gain insights into how she functions in the final two episodes,” she assured.

However, when it comes to Thanos, the answer may not satisfy fans. “Thanos is not featured in my show, so I can’t elaborate on any connections. For all the Thanos supporters out there, I unfortunately have no answers for you,” she admitted.

Within the MCU, Thanos wielded the Infinity Gauntlet to erase half of all living beings with a supposed noble cause: he aimed to address overpopulation and eliminate hunger. In contrast, the comics present a different narrative, where he seeks Death’s favor by decimating half of the universe.

A post-credits scene from *The Avengers* hinted at this storyline, featuring one of Thanos’ subordinates cautioning: “To challenge them is to court death.”

Still, this was merely a reference to his association with Death, and Rio’s appearance marks her initial canonical existence within the MCU (though a statue of Death in *Thor: Love and Thunder* doesn’t truly count).

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