WandaVision: What Is The Hex REALLY?

6. A Curse

Dr Darcy Lewis, a beloved character from the Thor films, refers to the hexagon which surrounds Westview as the “Hex”. While Woo passes this off as a funny comment about workplace nicknames, there may be something more sinister at play here.

Many people already predict that Agnes will be revealed as Agatha Harkness, a witch in league with the devil. Within episode six we see her dressed as a witch. This is significant as most of the main characters are in their comic accurate dress. However, we must note that Agnes is not in the Agatha Harkness comic accurate outfit, but rather in a generic witch design. Perhaps, as Agnes is in hiding, this is another form of her disguise? Along with her stylistic choices, she has been heard using specific language such as “charmed” while around Wanda. Perhaps this “hex” is something relating to her.

Or perhaps the “Hex” is an early indicator of Wanda becoming Scarlet Witch. While she does already have her powers, Disney has not been allowed to use the name Scarlet Witch or the word “mutants” in the past. This focus on the “Hex” may be in reference to Wanda’s powers and that, although most of us do not want to believe it, she may be the one in control.

As in the comic books, where her powers are referred to as "hex powers", this may simply be a manifestation of her own grief and trauma. However, as in the comics, Wanda only truly comes to control her abilities with the intervention of Agatha Harkness. Maybe the cooking scene within episode one, in which Wanda cannot control her own abilities, is due to Agnes's absence?

But this also begs the question - why would Wanda televise her life if all she wants is to be left alone?