Marvel just erased one of the MCU’s most contentious sequels from canon, so everybody say thank you

The recent revelations in Agatha All Along about Joe Locke’s character, Billy Maximoff, have certainly stirred up discussions among fans. As you pointed out, the end of episode 5 hinted at the truth about Teen’s identity, and the mid-season trailer confirmed that Joe Locke is indeed playing Billy Maximoff. But now, the focus shifts to the implications of this development and how it reconciles with existing MCU narratives.

The emotional stakes were high when Wanda’s twin sons were erased at the end of WandaVision. However, the trailer suggests a twist: Billy Kaplan, possibly a different character, might have died in a car crash in Eastview when the hex came down. This theory posits that while Kaplan may have perished, Billy Maximoff’s essence somehow bonded with Kaplan’s body, allowing him to reemerge.

This narrative twist raises significant questions about the continuity established in the MCU, particularly regarding Wanda’s arc in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. If Wiccan was living as Billy Kaplan, why wouldn’t Wanda have sensed him during her search across realities? The suggestion that she had to hunt down variants of her twins when one was in Eastview all along seems to contradict her all-encompassing powers.

This could lead to a broader narrative inconsistency. Fans have noted that Doctor Strange 2 seemed to sidestep many emotional threads left dangling by WandaVision, particularly Wanda’s connection to her children. With the potential return of Billy Maximoff, it feels as if the plot of Multiverse of Madness is being undermined or even rewritten.

As it stands, this development could amplify Wanda’s tragic storyline. The implication that her sons were nearby all along, yet she went through a harrowing journey across the multiverse, adds a darkly humorous layer to her character. It seems like her chaos could have been avoided, highlighting the tragic irony in her pursuit for her children.

With Deadpool & Wolverine seemingly disregarding established timelines and now Agatha All Along hinting at major alterations to previous events, it raises the question of whether the Marvel canon is becoming increasingly fluid. This might leave fans wondering about the reliability of the narrative continuity within the MCU. Are we, as viewers, becoming the TVA, trying to piece together a timeline that the creators are actively shifting?

In essence, Joe Locke’s portrayal of Billy Maximoff introduces a fascinating yet complicated layer to the narrative tapestry of the MCU. While it provides a way to explore themes of loss and resurrection, it also risks creating further inconsistencies that could frustrate viewers. As fans, we’ll have to see how this plot unfolds and whether it can reconcile these contradictions or simply add more complexity to an already intricate universe.