Was it Agatha all along, or just a witch trying not to die?

Okay, remember when WandaVision hit us with the Agatha All Along bop and suddenly Agatha Harkness was the big bad who was out there puppeteering everyone in Westview? We all thought, “Wow, she’s been running the show this whole time!” Fast forward to Agatha All Along (the series), and now I’m not so sure. Was Agatha really the puppet master? Or was she just dodging death like it was a sport she had been training for her whole life?

A witch who can’t catch a break (and the world’s been out to get her)

Agatha’s backstory? It’s basically one betrayal after another. Her own coven, led by her mom, tried to burn her like it was a fun family activity. And then her mom has the nerve to say she was "born evil"? Yikes. That’s cold, even for a witch. But here’s the million-dollar question: Was Agatha really born evil, or did the world just keep kicking her until she became what everyone feared?

And then there’s Episode Five (Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power), the shortest one yet (barely over 25 minutes), where we get this flashback of Agatha about to be executed. Again. It’s like the universe just can’t leave this witch alone. That little scene is a brutal reminder that Agatha hasn’t been plotting her rise to power—she’s been busy not getting burned alive. So, maybe all those "manipulations" we saw were less about power and more about her trying to stay out of the grave.

The Witches' Road: power or a get-out-of-jail-free card?

Then we get to the Witches' Road, where things get real. Is Agatha walking this road to get more power, or is she just hoping to finally gain a little control over her life, for once? I mean, if your mom tried to execute you, wouldn’t you want to grab a little agency over your fate? The Witches' Road is Agatha’s shot at either becoming the worst witch around or finally getting out of the whole “witches-burn” cycle she’s been trapped in.

The thing is, when you’ve spent your whole life running for your life, how do you even tell the difference between power and just trying to survive? Agatha might be fighting for control, but what if it’s less about power and more about making sure she’s never the one tied to the stake again?

"You’re just like your mother"—but is that a compliment?

One of the juiciest moments of the show? When Agatha drops the “You’re just like your mother” bomb on Teen. And let’s be clear—she’s not talking about herself here. She’s talking about Wanda. And, ouch, it cuts deep. But is Agatha warning him? Or is she seeing something familiar? Teen’s got that dark edge - and Agatha? Well, she’s been there, done that, and got the T-shirt. She knows what it’s like to have the world label you as dangerous.

So, is she telling Teen that once the world sees you as a threat, you’ve basically got two options: lean in or go under? Is she saying that he, like Wanda, will have to make tough choices, and maybe do things that look evil just to survive? Or is she just looking at him and seeing the road she’s already walked down—one where you try to be good, but the world keeps pushing you into darker and darker corners?

Was Agatha born evil, or just playing the hand she was dealt?

That whole “born evil” thing her mom threw at her? Yeah, that’s going to stick with you. But really, was Agatha born evil, or did the world just keep kicking her while she was down? Because when your coven betrays you, almost burned at the stake, and hunted for your power, you either become the villain, or you’re the next one to go up in flames.

It’s not like Agatha’s out here pulling strings for fun. She’s out here doing what she has to do to keep breathing. And when the world keeps telling you that you’re evil, maybe you start to believe it—or maybe you just start playing the part because it’s easier than fighting it.

The Lady Death theory: Rio and Agatha’s dangerous flirtation

Now, let’s talk about Rio. There’s this growing theory that she could be Lady Death herself—and honestly, it’s starting to look more and more plausible. Think about it: she’s always hanging around, just lurking, and let’s not ignore those subtle hints she drops. Agatha’s been flirting with chaos and survival her whole life, so it feels fitting that she might also be flirting with death, literally. And to add fuel to the fire, Funko recently dropped spoilers that seem to confirm this theory, making it even harder to ignore the possibility that Rio is, in fact, Lady Death.

And watching Rio and Agatha circle each other is one of those weird, chaotic relationships that make you lean in closer. There’s this push-pull dynamic, this almost seductive tension between them, and it’s not just about control—it’s about the fact that Agatha seems to be both attracted to and terrified by Rio. It’s like Agatha knows she’s dancing with death but at this point? She’s been through enough to not even care anymore.

The whole idea that Rio could be Lady Death adds another layer to the mix—Agatha has been flirting with death her whole life, and now here she is, possibly literally flirting with its personification. And Rio’s cool, confident vibe only makes Agatha’s chaotic energy feel more electric. The way these two women play off each other? It’s a mix of attraction and danger; watching it unfold is like seeing someone dance on the edge of a cliff. You can’t look away.

Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power, Devil’s Night, and the Final Countdown

Episode Five gave us a quick glimpse of Agatha’s past, but now we’re heading toward the big finish, and it’s all going down on Devil’s Night—the night before Halloween, a night known for mischief and chaos. It’s like the perfect storm for Agatha’s story to hit its peak. I mean, what better night for a witch who’s been dancing between good and evil her whole life? Devil’s Night is where things get blurred. It’s the night where maybe—just maybe—Agatha either embraces the villain role or finally gets a shot at breaking free from it.

And this is no coincidence. The final two episodes, 8 and 9, airing on Devil’s Night, are clearly setting up something big. After all, it’s a night associated with chaos, mischief, and when darkness reigns. You can’t drop a finale on a night like that without implying that something wickedly significant is about to go down. It’s a night made for Agatha—and it feels like the perfect stage for her to make one last move.

Was It really Agatha all along?

And that brings us back to the question: Was it really Agatha all along? Or has she been fighting for her life in a world that decided her fate before she even had a chance? She might not have been pulling the strings for power, but was she pulling them to keep from getting strangled herself? Interestingly, Wanda’s journey—one that ended with her vilified—was not without its dualities. Who knows? She might surprise us and return once again. But for now, the stage is Agatha’s, and her complex struggle between power and survival takes the spotlight.

As we head into the finale, with Devil’s Night on the horizon, one thing’s for sure: Agatha’s story isn’t done yet. But whether she comes out as the villain or the survivor is still anyone’s guess.