Familiar by Thy Side

How good was this episode!!? You have to watch the first episode carefully to catch the story. Intense episode...

So much revealed and so subtle!

Great acting, so impressed Definitely one of the best Marvel TV after Wanda vision

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So excited to see what the rest of the serie will be, but I must say the story writing is so intriguing and emotional, I don't want to say too much This is more than superpower heroes series, it s a life metaphor

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The acting is great, soundtrack, filming, it all fits

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If some characters will come back? That's the big question.*

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I'd personally see a big evolvement of the series (2nd season with huge twist at end of this season)

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So given AAA is Joe's 2nd credit he carries this episode superbly, giving real depth to his character and insight into what's going on.

I was verging on giving up on the show, but now I'm invested in the arc just to see if he's successful.

My only gripe now is in very much turning out to be a Marvel trope, the titular character isn't really the main protagonist and ends up playing 2nd fiddle to the side kick (Hawkeye suffered this particularly badly) The teens chemistry with Agatha is evident once again in the few short scenes they share along with an interesting alternative perspective of the first episode (which sadly makes that episode even more of a nonsense plot hole unfortunately) but this is a great uptick in quality.

Even if a big reveal doesn't hit the emotions that they're meant to, it doesn't mean that it was a complete waste. "Agatha All Along" decided to go the obvious route with Joe Locke's "Teen" and give us the reveal that many had expected to see. Now, despite that being a bit disappointing, it doesn't mean that they can't make it work with some good backstory and if there's anything that this episode is interested in, it's giving you the backstory in full detail. And it's nice to get a solid overview of who this character is, with a strong exploration of what actually happened.

This episode offers a compelling exploration of Billy Maximoff's backstory, providing a meaningful tie-in to "WandaVision" that longtime fans will appreciate. The episode delves into Billy's origins in a way that feels both emotional and well-earned, enriching his character with more depth while connecting his past to the broader magical landscape introduced in previous MCU projects. This added context not only honors the legacy of "WandaVision," but also gives Billy's journey more weight in the ongoing series. Joe Locke shines in his portrayal of Billy, delivering a performance that captures both the uncertainty and strength of a young man trying to figure out who he is. His ability to navigate the emotional highs and lows of Billy's struggles with his identity and powers makes him a clear standout in the show. Locke's chemistry with the rest of the cast, particularly in his more introspective moments shared with his boyfriend in the episode, is one of the strongest elements, adding to the character's relatability. There's clearly still more to this character, but it was a smart decision to give us the necessary information here to really understand what drives him and it adds a layer of contrast to Agatha, adding even more depth to their relationship. However, the pacing is where the episode falters a bit. While the story and character development are solid, the rushed pacing undercuts some of the more emotional beats. Several key moments - especially involving Billy's reflection on his past - felt like they could have been expanded or allowed more time to breathe.

"Familiar By Thy Side" is, despite the few flaws, a solid episode with strong character work and excellent performances, especially Locke's compelling portrayal of Billy. The connection to "WandaVision" adds emotional depth and adds more layers to the ongoing conflict here, even if the episode could have benefited from a slower, more measured approach.

Agatha All Along is coming into its stride. The first few episodes are starting to pay off as the story is finally coming together.

What was a deeply uneven start has evolved into a charming show, and I won't deny, this was one show I was really looking forward to, but it almost lost me at episode 4.

I could watch Katherine Hahn reading from the phone book and whole rather wooden, Joe Locke impressed in episode 6.

Ultimately, this show is going to get a lot of unfair criticism for being - well - you know how these things play out, and if you have to ask who this show is for, then it's probably not for you. And that's fine. There's a tonne of Marvel content.

But there are a tonne of nods here to Wandavision, and Agatha All Along is charming enough and definitely worth a watch.

I don't know what is going to happen now, but I'm excited for the final few episodes.

I'm sorry but can some of yall get a grip? We all know that it's agatha's show and almost everyone is watching it just for her but let's be serious, the whole show isn't just going to be centered around her when we have billy and a coven. I didn't see anyone this pressed when wandavision was focused on agatha and monica or when loki was focused on kang and ravonna??

I could make SO MANY other comparisons to prove my point even more but i won't, i just want to know why all of sudden some of you guys want to act like every single show you've seen has only been revolved around one single character. Every show has their main character and with agatha as our main character obviously we could have the whole show just be about her because there's so much about her past that we don't know but news flash, THERE IS MULTIPLE MAIN CHARACTERS IN THIS SHOW!!

Someone tell me one marvel show that has revolved around just one character and no one else cause i sure haven't seen it, hope that helps <3.