Dolly Parton appearing in a Marvel project was the actual last thing we thought 2024 would bring

Each episode of Agatha All Along peels back layers of the Agatha Harkness mystery, and while Kathryn Hahn’s character may only appear briefly in the episode featuring Billy Maximoff (Joe Locke), her influence resonates throughout the narrative.

As a witch dating back to the Salem Witch Trials, Agatha’s long history raises many questions, particularly about her son, Nicholas Scratch. However, one intriguing theory suggests that Agatha might have inspired Dolly Parton’s classic song “Jolene.” In a fleeting moment, Billy searches the internet for clues about his missing brother and stumbles upon a news article from the 1970s that connects Agatha to this iconic figure. Given Parton’s lyrics about a woman who can take anyone’s man, it’s easy to see how Agatha fits that role, embodying many identities over the centuries. This connection hints at the darker aspects of Agatha’s character, including her alleged involvement in numerous historical tragedies.

Episode 6, titled “Familiar by Thy Side,” delivers answers that fans have eagerly awaited. It confirms what many suspected: that Teen is Wanda Maximoff’s son, but with a twist. The episode employs a flashback-heavy format to illustrate how Billy ends up on the Witch’s Road, trained by Agatha. It begins with a celebration for William Kaplan’s bar mitzvah, which turns tragic when he dies in a car accident as Wanda’s Hex destabilizes. While WandaVision fans may remember Billy and Tommy’s disintegration, it turns out Billy’s essence merges with William’s body, creating a new identity that complicates continuity, especially regarding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

This sets off Billy’s quest for self-discovery. Three years later, he learns about Agatha’s legacy and her entrapment in a spell. His plan to free her and journey down the Witch’s Road hints at a desire to revive his brother, Tommy.

The fates of Wanda and Vision remain uncertain. While Wanda appears to be dead, her connection to the Scarlet Witch could offer a pathway back. Vision’s status is also unclear after his disappearance in WandaVision, leaving Billy and Agatha as the only key players in this unfolding saga. With the rest of the coven gone and a sense of mystery surrounding Rio (Aubrey Plaza), the final episodes promise an exhilarating and unpredictable adventure as Billy and Agatha navigate the complexities of their powers and relationships.