Agatha All Along
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You know how some people walked out of theBarbiemovie going, How the hell did they get away withthat?
Im not sure what I was expecting from this show no, actually, thats a lie.
And, sure, we got all that.
Now that Rios true identity as Lady Death is out in the open, playtime feels like over.
Also, realizing who Teen actually is has royally pissed her off.
Hes an abomination, she says of Billy/William.
He is disrupting the sacred balance!
… what he wants from the Road is a violation.
Harsh, but you know what?
Rios stung, but if she knows Agatha as well as it seems, she shouldnt believe her.
With Lilias death fracturing the coven even deeper, whatever structure the Road had before starts to collapse.
Screw the Road, he snarls, shoving his foot back into his boot.
Whatever it is, it gives both Sasheer Zamata and Jen Kale the showcase they deserve.
In fact, the end of the Road for this coven of two is only the beginning.
As ever, this shows really packed a ton of story into impressively short episode run times.
(Stranger Things, I am absolutelybeggingyou to take notes!)
those final blow moments ofWandaVision.
Wherever that body is seems to be his best bet to find Tommy.
With that revelation, Billy gets zapped out of the Road, too.
Which leaves only Agatha, whos used to being alone, but isnt thrilled about it in this case.
(Lets just say I watchedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Whateverthis weekend and leave it at that.)
But Agatha and Rios final clash isnt just operatic, but viscerally bloody.
Agathas right that they cant fight Death forever, but man, is it fun to watch them try.
Good job, Agatha!
Bad job, Agatha!!
Once again, I must point out how extremely gay this entire situation is.
Death by making out with your ex-girlfriend, whos literally Death?!
Rio was right; no one in history has had special treatment quite like Agatha Harkness.
(Extra credit for the unmistakable Trans Lives Matter flag, too.)
But what makes this show so intriguing is that it once again zigs where we expect it to zag.
In Maiden, Mother, Crone, we see Agatha at each of these life stages.
We see Death grant it, but only for so long.
Its also a twist the shows earned by demonstrating time and time again whats always made her tick.
After the last one, I was thrilled to see them rise to the challenge.
Agathas complicated, crafty, and certainly capable of love.
A world of pain in one phrase that requires an actor like Hahn to land it right.
And youloveme!Absolutely loved Rio leaving the Road by simply ……… taking her dagger to the canvas scenery.
I cant wait to hear more about the different eras of Agathas Road scam, most especially her 90sCraftlook.
If youve gotten this far, whew!
What a journey weve all been on.
Thank you for reading these recaps, it really has been a blast (so to speak).
If (Ghost!)
