Maiden Mother Crone

And so, we've reached the end of the road for another Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ show. This one has certainly been able to generate a lot of buzz over its run, and seems to have gotten the fanbase connected again over the quality that the MCU is remembered for before its current state. The previous episode was really the finale to this show, with this feeling more like an epilogue, giving us a bit more of Agatha's past while closing up a few more things. And that exploration is the highlight of a very wavy episode that doesn't come out entirely satisfying in the end.

There is a lot to appreciate in this final chapter, especially Kathryn Hahn's exquisite, magnetic performance that holds nothing back. In this episode, she expertly portrays Agatha's vulnerability and steely resolve, making every moment feel raw and deeply felt. The emotional weight of Agatha's relationship with her son brought a fresh, unexpected depth that enriched the show's darker, mystical elements and gave Hahn a complex emotional landscape to navigate. The episode's exploration of Agatha's history - the birth of her son and the haunting sacrifices of motherhood - was beautifully handled. For fans who've been intrigued by the mystery surrounding Agatha, this was a rewarding dive into her psyche, providing critical insights into the character's motivations and giving Hahn room to showcase her range, from grief to strength to regret. It made for a captivating experience, one that resonates with the show's theme of power and the cost it exacts on those who wield it. However, my feelings are a little bit more mixed on the decision to make this a flashback-heavy, Agatha-centric episode this late in the game. As fascinating as it is to unpack Agatha's history, it does feel like a strange choice to do this in the finale. So many storylines and relationships have been left dangling without resolution, leaving fans wondering about the fates of characters and plot threads we'd come to love over the season. The absence of the show's well-loved supporting character in this episode created a noticeable void; they added a lot, and their exclusion felt like a missed opportunity.

"Maiden Mother Crone" is a bittersweet and moving conclusion with a haunting portrayal by Kathryn Hahn that will stick with audiences. It could have benefited from a stronger focus on closing out some of the key storylines, and maybe a more gradual build-up to Agatha's past, but it's still a memorable, if somewhat unresolved, finale.

Now that I have seen the last 2 remaining episodes, I can say this: Agatha All Along is one of the best Marvel shows and is at the top of my list.

Not only because they've managed with a lower budget than deserved, but there is a reason why this show is so loved. It does make you feel like you are part of it.

Now, back to this final episode. What is being a witch? Feeling powerful and happy? Well, that is not always the case. To be a witch means to survive both good and bad situations. Sometimes sadness is the one thing you must pass through in your quest for power and becoming who you are meant to be. So, are you ready to be a witch?

This final episode relates to the idea, that happiness is not always the ending of the story, and neither is it sadness.

This is the only time when I have to write the review before posting a rating (in stars). I needed to sort out my thoughts as I wrote this review.

In the end, I do feel sad, but I can't wait for the next part. Marvel did hint to us that there will be a continuation because they always do more shows starting from one thing.

But until then, I am happy that I have been able to watch Agatha All Along. This show is more than just video tapping, playing, and acting, it is an experience.

All my thanks go to Marvel, for their marvelous show and the powerful experience that I have gone through. This last episode is a piece of art and Kathryn Hahn deserves all prizes for this beautiful 2-episode ending.

Happy Halloween!!

Normally I don't enjoy flashbacks but today I was wrong I really liked it.

Going WAY back to Agatha in her early years and giving birth to her son. We see their travels across the land and how they survived. Agatha shows us why she has a dark side and what seemed to be a hate for witches other than herself. This leads to present day where Billy discovers who he is and what he must do.

The flashback is my favourite aspect of the finale, and quite honestly the last act loses me a bit. I just feel it's quite anticlimactic and doesn't give a good payoff. It ends leaving room for a S2 or other show and what it's doing honestly I don't want it.

Better episodes in the show over this, okay finale, 7/10.

Unlike some people here, I really liked the twist that ended the penultimate episode. And I loved the way later on that this final episode used flashbacks to highlight moments where Agatha was saying things that, in retrospect, did not mean what we thought they meant at the time (it might be interesting to rewatch the series with the new context).

So those parts of the episode I really liked.

As for Agatha's origin story, well, it was kind of interesting but didn't grab me the way everything else in the series did. And also, honestly, even though I knew at the beginning that Agatha was awful, she was fun and less awful for this series and it was hard coming face to face with what a monster she has always been.

The battle between Agatha, the Teen, and Death was fairly enjoyable. But Agatha's action don't really make that much sense in the context of who she's been.

But what really lost me was the very end, with ghost-Agatha. First off, this idea of Agatha gambling on being a ghost seems weird. Then there's this whole bit where Billy gets mad and tries to banish her. But then she stops him and somehow persuades him that really, they're both killers, even though ultimately Billy killed subconsciously and without intent while Agatha was a psychopathic serial killer. So I don't accept the two-sides-of-the-same-coin framing. This makes Billie's acceptance of that frame unpersuasive, especially when the upshot is, "hey, let's be friends and partner up and have adventures!" Which is so WTF that I can't even.

After all that, I just felt, "What? That's it?

I still love the series overall, but I'm pretty mad about that ending, honestly.

I couldn't be happier with the ending. This show had its ups and downs but at the end, it didn't botch the landing unlike game of thrones.

It was incredible how they set up future events (e.g. Young avengers or even with Vision Quest).

Overall I would say 10/10 and it truly made me believe that the MCU and Disney can make me believe again.

Kudos to the creators of this show. I loved it from beginning to end - with the best one on Episode 7. The Trial of Lilia was heart wrenching. I really cried at the end especially with the choice of the song, Jim Croce "Time in a botte" was very apt for Lilia and her arc.

Hopefully, they'll make more of these kinds of show.