Hexes and Exes: Agatha All Along’s finale defies expectations and redefines the rules

They say you can’t keep a good witch down, but Agatha Harkness sure gives it her best shot in Agatha All Along’s finale. The two-episode rollercoaster didn’t just close a chapter on Kathryn Hahn’s legendary witch-in-need-of-an-exorcism vibe — it took us straight onto the Witches' Road, a supernatural path as twisted as Agatha’s moral compass. And who conjured it up? None other than Billy Maximoff, the "abomination" child, disrupting the sacred balance like a seasoned pro. But let's rewind a bit, shall we?

First up, let’s talk about that kiss — the “Kiss of Death,” literally and metaphorically. Agatha locking lips with Rio, aka Lady Death herself, wasn’t just a personal farewell; it was a jaw-dropper for Disney+. A same-sex and interdimensional lip-lock? That’s a new chapter in Marvel’s book of “firsts.” Add in the fact that Agatha bared it all — vulnerability and, well, some skin — and we’re looking at a scene that strays deliciously from Disney’s typical family-friendly formula. In an era where witches in the MCU are more about spells than scandal, Agatha’s unapologetic kiss and raw openness hit like a broomstick to the head.

And then, there’s the Scarlet Witch, whose presence lingers like an echo across the entire series. Although Wanda never makes an actual appearance, her spirit haunts every corner, especially after Agatha allegedly stumbles upon her body in the very first episode. This discovery leaves an air of mystery — the Marvel universe has declared Wanda deceased, but her death feels as open-ended as her character arc. As Billy navigates the Witches' Road, each spell he casts and every step he takes seems to channel a piece of Wanda’s own journey through sacrifice, loss, and power. Wanda’s influence hangs heavy, a legacy that both empowers and burdens Billy, hinting that the Scarlet Witch’s story might not be over just yet. In a sense, Agatha’s own final choices serve as a counterpoint to Wanda’s arc — a tale of two witches dancing on opposite sides of the same cosmic line, each facing their fates with an acceptance and defiance uniquely their own.

Now, about Agatha’s dance with mortality — that Kiss of Death with Rio sealed her fate in more ways than one. After a deal with her ex-lover, the skeletal seductress on a mission to claim Billy, Agatha faces a choice: sacrifice herself to let Billy live or, well… embrace death with a grin. True to her knack for towing that precarious line between good and evil, she chooses door number one. This isn’t just a witch trying to outsmart fate; it’s Agatha Harkness walking the razor’s edge, a witch with a conscience — albeit one that might still hex you on a whim.

"So, Agatha's ex is Death."

- Billy Maximoff

But here’s the real twist: It’s Billy who brings the fabled Witches' Road to life. This place once thought to be a myth, wasn’t Agatha’s creation after all — no, it was Billy. So, Agatha All Along? Well, not quite! Turns out our boy Billy was hiding some impressive sorcery skills of his own. And while the Witches’ Road sounds like a quaint escape to Grandma’s house, here it’s packed with echoes of Agatha’s past sins, like a gothic Greatest Hits album. As Billy pieces together the ominous clues — Ouija boards, cursed trinkets, and Wizard of Oz figurines — he realizes he’s in a world that only a Maximoff could create.

In one of the finale’s most chilling moments, Billy questions the morality of his actions when he conjures a vessel for his twin, Tommy — a vessel that just so happens to be a boy on the brink of drowning. “Agatha,” he asks, “am I killing this boy so my brother can live?” Her reply? A haunting, “Sometimes boys just die,” her voice weighted by memories of her own lost son. It’s a line that cuts to the core, a revelation of Agatha’s resignation to fate and loss, underscoring her bittersweet role as Billy’s spectral guide.

Back on this mystical road trip, Agatha isn’t going down without one last ghostly encore. In true Harkness style, she shows up to guide Billy through his own magical conundrum. And while she’s a spectral guide this time, Agatha’s not exactly ready to cross over; she’s got some unfinished business — a locket, a whole lot of guilt about her son Nicholas, and, of course, a bond with Billy that only a reluctant witch and an almost-demonic child could share.

As they navigated the depths of the Witches' Road together, Agatha’s past and Billy’s potential clashed in unexpected ways. This isn’t just a spooky stroll down memory lane; it’s a reckoning, a chance for Agatha to confront her sins and guide Billy away from repeating them. The lack of a post-credits scene, a surprising break from Marvel tradition, lends a raw finality to the episode’s conclusion. There’s no curtain call here, no “to be continued” — just the hauntingly open end of a story that feels complete yet achingly unresolved, emphasizing the permanence of Agatha’s sacrifice and the weight of her choices.

Together, they embark on a journey to find Tommy, but with Agatha, you know there’s a 50/50 chance she’ll be swiping your locket one minute and encouraging you to embrace your inner abomination the next. But for now, she’s in limbo, maybe even a bit at peace, straddling that fine line between redemption and ruin. And if we’ve learned anything from Agatha, it’s that even in the afterlife, there’s always room for one last twist.