What Agatha All Along’s Ending Means: What Was The Road, Who Died & Where’s Tommy?

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As a seasoned fan of Marvel’s enchanting world, I must say that “Agatha All Along” has truly outdone itself with its unique approach to storytelling. The finale episodes, particularly Episode 9, were more like a post-show episode, a poignant epilogue that delved deep into Agatha’s heart-wrenching backstory.

Warning: This discussion may reveal plot details from episodes 8 and 9 of “Agatha All Along” Season 1, titled “Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End” and “Maiden Mother Crone.” Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.

In a fitting Halloween finale for the Disney+ series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that centers around witches, “Agatha All Along,” the story concludes over two episodes. It might come as a surprise given the show’s focus on an unapologetic villain, but the season finale offers several characters a measure of resolution, and even the typically mischievous character of Agatha Harkness (played by Kathryn Hahn) is given an opportunity for redemption.

Viewers may struggle to fully grasp certain elements in the finale of “Agatha All Along” Season 1, so let’s attempt to unravel some of its intriguing puzzles and predict where the characters might head next.

What happened in Agatha Episode 8 – Did she really die?

In “Agatha All Along” Episode 8, death is a recurring theme, not just because Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio (or Death), appears. The viewers witness Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn) passing away with Rio’s assistance, and there are many conversations about Billy’s (Joe Locke) rejuvenated life and Death’s desire to seize it back.

Indeed, in the episode, we sadly see Agatha Harkness take her last breath. In a selfless act, she plants a kiss on Death itself and sacrifices herself to protect Billy. Yet, the mirthful chortles at the end of the episode, coupled with the events of Episode 9, hint that death might not be the end for Agatha. After all, a deceased witch may just be a bit more ethereal than one who is still among us.

Agatha All Along Episode 9 reveals Billy’s true power as Wanda’s son

If there was any doubt about Billy’s power in comparison to his potentially deceased mother, Wanda “Scarlet Witch” Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), let me put your mind at ease: The finale of “Agatha All Along” clarifies any lingering confusion on this matter… by showing that the path known as the Witches’ Road was actually created by Billy.

In Episode 8, it becomes apparent that several aspects along the Witches’ Road share striking resemblances with objects in Billy’s room. As we move into Episode 9, we uncover a shocking revelation: the entire notion of opening the wish-granting Road using the “Ballad of the Witches’ Road” is nothing more than Agatha’s centuries-old scheme to attract witches and then slaughter them for power. Intriguingly, in Episode 2, Agatha is left astounded when she realizes that instead of perishing upon singing the song, the coven miraculously opens a pathway to the Road, which should not be possible. Eventually, she deduces that Billy was the one who brought the Road into existence long before he himself discovers this fact.

In a manner reminiscent of Wanda’s reality-altering abilities in “WandaVision,” where she changes Westview into various sitcom eras, this kind of transformation is noteworthy. Agatha Harkness doesn’t shy away from making this comparison. Moreover, she suggests that Billy’s utilization of powers in such a way surpasses anything Wanda did, indicating that the young man possesses a remarkable imagination in addition to his raw magical power. Given these skills, it’s likely that MCU fans will witness more of Billy’s powers being showcased as he develops into the superhero Wiccan in upcoming series and films.

Did the end of Agatha All Along have a big reveal in the post credits?

Historically, “Agatha All Along” doesn’t typically save its major twists for post-credit scenes, instead revealing them within the regular episodes. The finale episodes are no different in this regard. However, from a conceptual perspective, Episode 9 could be interpreted as one extended post-credits scene… or a bonus episode following the main show, if you will.

Episode 8 of “Agatha All Along” leans towards the typical high-octane finale style in the MCU, packed with large-scale CGI battles, engaging twists, a significant character demise, and a thrilling cliffhanger for a possible Season 2. In contrast, Episode 9 takes a more subdued and emotional route, focusing on Agatha’s extensive background. The episode is divided into two parts, each centered around the “coven of two” concept unique to Agatha. First, we delve deeply into her coven with her late son Nicky (Abel Lysenko). Subsequently, we shift to Ghost Agatha and her reconciled bond with Billy, creating a new duo reminiscent of a coven.

Instead of summarizing the events of the final episode in a brief post-credits scene for other Marvel shows, this unique finale warrants a full Episode 9. This episode functions not only as an epilogue for “Agatha All Along,” but also serves as a launchpad for a fresh new beginning in the narrative.

What happens to Agatha and Billy now?

In a similar fashion to his comic book version, it appears that Billy is on track to become part of an Avengers-like group. Should this alliance materialize, there’s an intriguing possibility that Agatha might join them, taking on a mentor role that would provide her with numerous superheroes to engage in witty banter with. However, before any of these events unfold, Billy’s immediate task is locating his brother Tommy, whom he manages to revive but subsequently loses during the climax. Given Billy’s state of bewilderment following his own body-swap incident, it can be inferred that Tommy may require a significant amount of assistance as well.

In Episode 9, the series cleverly transforms Agatha’s character in a remarkable way. Her new ethereal form now sports a white-haired style reminiscent of various Marvel comic book versions of Agatha Harkness. This spectral state could potentially prevent her from misusing power, a weakness often associated with the physical version of Agatha. Furthermore, when she confesses to Billy that she’s afraid of facing her son in the afterlife given all her past actions, Agatha is finally being truthful and taking the first steps towards redemption.

Sure thing!

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2024-11-01 00:00