Agatha All Along Ep 8 & 9 - The DEATH of a HEROISM

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We've finally concluded episodes eight and nine of "Agatha All Along," which were released together. It was quite a journey getting here. While there were some interesting concepts, unfortunately, it was largely shrouded in a medley of inconsistent character motivations, unsteady character development, and subpar acting.

We begin with Alice waking up to find Rio, as predicted, and she quickly realizes she's dead. Despite her initial disdain, she comes to accept her fate. However, the delivery of the scene was quite peculiar. Agatha, visibly shaken, is back on the road when Rio, in her death Persona, shows up. It's revealed that Rio is after Billy because he's an aberration and has to give himself to her. Agatha, in return for a long life and never seeing Rio again, agrees to make that happen.

A conversation between Jen and Billy about Lilia's sacrifice leaves an emotional mark on the audience. But this sentiment is diluted by the odd decision for them to take their shoes off, which is later justified by a scene where Billy ends up in a body bag. The trio finds themselves in a version of Agatha's basement that's shiny and clinical. Through some convoluted dialogue, it's revealed that Agatha bound Jen when she was being a witch for hire, which leads to a drawn-out scene where Jen unbinds herself and disappears.

Agatha, in a bizarre turn of events, decides to help Billy find his brother. This decision, like many others in the series, feels too sudden and lacks a proper build-up. They eventually find a body for Billy's brother, but not before Billy has to face the harsh reality that he's responsible for the death of a boy. It's a heavy moment, but it's tainted by the lack of explanation about Agatha's mysterious seed, which she plants in a crack and grows into a plant as the room collapses.

Just as Rio is winning against Agatha, Billy intervenes, blasting her away. However, Rio persists and knocks Billy away, leading to a series of confusing events and flashing lights. It's revealed that only one of them can live, because they can't overcome death. Billy volunteers to be the one to die, and Agatha, in a surprising turn of events, encourages Rio to take him. She walks away, but when Billy shouts her son's name, she returns and dies again.

The narrative takes another strange turn when Rio decides to let Billy go, even though he's an aberration and is disrupting the cosmic balance. This sudden decision feels arbitrary and inconsistent with Rio's established character motivations.

The ninth episode opens with a heavily pregnant Agatha about to give birth. Rio grants her the gift of time, leading Agatha on a murder spree as her child grows up. The depiction of Agatha using her son as a lure to attract witches to murder is disturbing, and it adds a layer of complexity to her character while also making it harder for the audience to empathize with her.

The show tries to evoke emotions by showcasing Agatha's grief when her son is taken by death. However, it's difficult to feel sympathy for her, considering her past actions. Agatha immediately resumes her murder spree, this time targeting witches who are looking for the witch's road. This scene repeats over centuries, until the door to the witch's road appears, much to Agatha's surprise.

Back to Billy's bedroom, where he realizes that he is responsible for creating the road. This revelation, while interesting, leaves many unanswered questions and plot holes. Billy is horrified that he might have been responsible for all the deaths, but Agatha assures him that he didn't and that she was planning on killing them all anyway. This assurance feels hollow, as Billy is indeed responsible for the deaths of Sharon, Alice, Lilia, and the seven.

The series concludes with Billy sealing the road and marking it with the names of the witches he killed. It's a poignant moment, but it's dampened by the confusing narrative and inconsistent character development throughout the series.

While the concept of the song and Billy manifesting the road are intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired. The constant flipping of sides between Billy and Agatha and the lack of a clear message or journey in the series make it hard to fully appreciate the story.

In the end, the series introduces us to Wicken, but it fails to create a strong foundation for him. It paints him as a hero, but his actions suggest otherwise. The series leaves us with more questions than answers and fails to give us a reason to care for the characters. It's a series filled with potential, but it falls short in its execution.

So, was the road reveal good or not? Did it tie everything together or leave you with more questions? Unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the mark and left the narrative feeling disjointed. Despite some promising moments, "Agatha All Along" ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

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