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The finale of “Agatha All Along” explains why Agatha Harkness kills other witches in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After introducing the concept of Death in the MCU, the series left many questions unanswered in its final two episodes. With half of Agatha’s coven having already perished, the stakes rose for Kathryn Hahn’s beloved character. While most of the last two episodes focused on resolving the present-day storyline, fans were also given an important glimpse into Agatha’s origins long before she arrived in Westview.
Why Does Agatha Kill Witches in the MCU?
Warning: The following text contains spoilers from Episodes 8 and 9 of “Agatha All Along.”
Episode 9 of Marvel Studios’ “Agatha All Along” primarily focused on flashback scenes that revealed Agatha Harkness’ true origin story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In 1750, Agatha gave birth to her son, Nicholas Scratch, who had been alluded to since Episode 2. However, Aubrey Plaza’s character, Lady Death, was present during the birth, suggesting that Nicholas was not meant to survive.
In WandaVision Episode 8, it is revealed that Agatha was aware of her ability to absorb the magic of other witches when struck by it, which ultimately resulted in their deaths. Despite this, she chose to continue this practice not only to increase her own power but also to postpone Death, allowing her more time with her son.Â
This is illustrated through the deal she makes with Death, where Aubrey Plaza’s character hesitantly agrees to let Nicholas Scratch live in exchange for other souls.
Agatha and Nicholas are revealed to be the creators of the legendary song “Witches’ Road,” which Agatha used to attract other witches to her. Hahn’s villain would then entice these witches to form a coven by promising to help them find The Road. She would goad them into using their magic against her, allowing her to steal their powers.
The only time Agatha did not use this deceptive tactic was when Death confronted her and her son, ultimately taking Nicholas Scratch and ending his life.
Agatha maintained this deception for centuries and was planning to do so again in “Agatha All Along” Episode 2, as she gathered Alice Wu-Gulliver, Lilia Calderu, Jennifer Kale, and Sharon Davis. To her surprise, The Road appeared only briefly after encouraging them to attack her, utilizing Billy Maximoff’s powers.
What Happens to Agatha in Agatha All Along?
Surprisingly, Agatha does not survive her own solo series, despite having lived for centuries by siphoning the life force from other witches. In Episode 8, she seals her fate with a kiss of death, sacrificing her own life to save Billy Maximoff, who is also living on borrowed time in William Kaplan’s body.
Although Wanda Maximoff has once again been confirmed as dead in the MCU, her son Billy has finally embraced his full Wiccan persona, complete with a comic-accurate costume. He also experienced a moment similar to Wanda’s in “WandaVision,” where he endured a walk of shame in front of the Westview residents.
Looking ahead, the next step for Agatha and Billy will be to find Tommy Maximoff, who has found his own vessel, just like Billy did with William Kaplan in Episode 8. However, Agatha will need to search for him in ghost form. It seems that she and Billy will continue to work together, perhaps even reluctantly.
This sets the stage for Marvel Studios’ potential adaptation of the “Children’s Crusade” comic, a story that young Billy Maximoff, played by Julian Hilliard, is eager to see adapted in the MCU. The comic follows Billy’s quest to find the Scarlet Witch, who is believed to be dead, although it’s possible that Tommy could be featured instead. Regardless of how this unfolds, it seems that Agatha and Billy’s journey in the MCU is far from over. All nine episodes of “Agatha: All Along” are available to stream on Disney+.
