Follow Me My Friend/To Glory at the End

Episode 8 is the main "wrap up" episode for Agatha all along bringing together all our story lines and wrapping the majority of them up. A decision that seemed quite odd for the penultimate episode but having now seen episode 9 it makes complete sense. Do we get an awesome final battle? Not really. Do we get a satisfying answer to all the questions and more fantastic character work? Absolutely.

The budget is definitely stretched this episode with some of the magic effects looking a lot worse than that of wandavision. Which isn't surprising given the entire show is cheaper than two episodes of wandavision. The acting was on point, the writing worked as well as it could with the budget and the directing was fine.

Hate when their not loyal to comics I was expecting a romance between Deadpool and lady death in mcu there for I didn't like the ending And the worst thing was that they got me excited by bringing mephisto's name at the begining of the show but he didn't appeared instead he appeared in the most irrelevant tv series and that's iron heart.

Episode 9 of Agatha All Along is a masterclass in acting, driven by Kathryn Hahn's incredible range as Agatha Harkness. Hahn delivers a witty yet emotionally intense performance that solidifies her as a top Emmy contender for Outstanding Lead Actress. Alongside her, Joe Locke's portrayal brings a raw, captivating energy to the screen, earning him a well-deserved call for Outstanding Supporting Actor. The chemistry between Hahn and Locke elevates the show, making this episode a spellbinding mix of humor, suspense, and depth-proof that both actors are at the top of their game and worthy of Emmy gold.

For everything that these Disney+ shows have done right, it's only fair to also point out that they've been loose on a lot of storytelling for the most part. They are not to interfere with the grander scheme of the MCU, nor do they have the ability to really tell a longform story, given that most of the episodes are short and that there are only six of them. That has been changed with this, and we're not treated to a lot of storytelling, which then creates its own obstacles, as this penultimate episode seems to tie up a lot, but not really enough yet.

It's also unfair to expect this to tie it all up as its only the penultimate episode. It does set the stage for what's to come in the finale, but it includes a lot of surprising choices that signal a stark directional shift in the last episode. The episode keeps up the show's signature blend of the supernatural elements and the humor, but this episode carries a lot of emotional weight as well, as our heroes are finally confronting the final section of the Road. It switches up the pacing a little bit, allowing for more emotional moments to take the center and these characters to reflect over their travels so far. It certainly hasn't been an easy road, but it has put its mark on every character, showing a significant growth over time. Agatha has certainly shown other colors of herself, and Kathryn Hahn continues to brilliantly transfer that change to the screen. She flawlessly carries Agatha's pain and vulnerability in the open, but doesn't shy away from her sly behavior and cruel nature. And while all of those things work, this episode still struggles a bit in its steps, ending up with a third act that feels very similar to the ending of "WandaVision," both in its scope and its rushed nature. There are solid moments of levity and heart to be found, but there are a lot of interactions that could have been treated differently with a more effective result on the other side, and the episode's reluctance there puts it down.

"Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End" is a solid penultimate episode, running forward with the blend of magic and emotion that's expected. However, it wraps up certain storylines in a less than appreciative manner, cheating the audience out of some very needed closure that should have resulted in a more emotional result.

Really well done , I liked the majority of this episode and I think this show is kinda the opposite of "WandaVision" in the way that the 2021 show started off intriguing and descended into mediocre in last few episodes, while this show started with none of my interest whatsoever ; but gained it all by these last few great episodes.

My ranking of Marvel shows this far would probably be:

13: Echo 12: What If..? Season Two 11: Secret Invasion 10: What If..? Season One 9: She Hulk 8: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 7: Ms Marvel 6: Agatha All Along 5: WandaVision 4: Moon Knight 3: Hawkeye 2: Loki Season Two 1: Loki Season One.