Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Alongepisode 6.
Agatha All Alongrevealed many details about the fallout of WandaVision, but one has reframed Wanda’s death as an unnecessaryMCUplot hole. Wanda Maximoff, AKA the Scarlet Witch, met a tragic end inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where she seemingly sacrificed herself for the greater good. However,episode 6 ofAgatha All Alongoffers critical insight into the fates of her children, which retroactively makes Wanda’s death inMultiverse of Madnessseem unnecessary and perhaps even avoidable. This revelation raises questions about her arc and exposes potential plot holes withinthe MCU timeline.
InWandaVision, Wanda used her immense magical powers to conjure twin sons, Billy and Tommy, who existed within her magically created world of Westview. These children were at the heart of her emotional journey, and their disappearance when Wanda dismantled her reality left her distraught, setting up her villainous exploits inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, afterAgatha All Alongepisode 6, this seems like a huge plot hole.
Agatha All Along Reveals A Huge WandaVision Mistake
Agatha All Along Suggests Wanda’s Actions In Multiverse Of Madness Were Unnecessary
The post-credits scene ofWandaVisionshowed Wanda hearing her sons calling out to her. Thisset up her desperate search for them across the multiverseinDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.Agatha All Alongepisode 6, titled “Familiar by Thy Side,” revealed that the spirit of Billy Maximoff transferred into William Kaplan, known in the comics as Wiccan, or Teen in this series.
What Happened To Scarlet Witch’s Sons After WandaVision?
Agatha All Along raises the idea of Scarlet Witch’s sons being alive via Wiccan, begging the question of what previously happened to them in the MCU.
This means that Billy’s spirit wasn’t lost in the multiverse - it had already found a new home ina boy living just outside Westview. This raises the perplexing question: how did Wanda, one of the most powerful magic users in the MCU, miss the fact that her son’s soul was so close to her? If Billy was already inhabiting William’s body, why was his voice calling out to Wanda from the multiverse? Did she misinterpret the calls, or was something actively preventing her from seeing the truth?
The fact that Wanda went on a multiversal rampage in search of her children when one of them was practically within reach seems like a major oversight.Multiverse of Madnessportrayed Wanda as blinded by grief and the corrupting influence of the Darkhold. YetAgatha All Alongsuggests thatthe entire tragic chain of events may have been built on a fundamental mistake. Wanda’s assumption that her children were lost in the multiverse now appears to be an unnecessary leap in logic.
Agatha All Along Has Revealed What Happened To Wanda’s Son
The reveal about Billy’s spirit being in William Kaplan castsDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessin an entirely new light. The film’s central premise - that Wanda’s desperation to find her children drove her to villainy - now feels likea hollow justification for her ultimate sacrifice. If Wanda had known that Billy’s soul was already nearby, she wouldn’t have needed to search the multiverse or engage in the violent and destructive actions that led to her death.
Where Is Scarlet Witch’s Other Son, Tommy Maximoff?
Agatha All Along has confirmed the return of Billy Maximoff, but the Scarlet Witch’s other son, speedster Tommy, is yet to return to the MCU.
Wanda’s tragic arc inMultiverse of Madnessalready had its critics, with many pointing out that she could have simply found a universe where her children were orphans and raised them there, rather than trying to steal them from another version of herself. ButAgatha All Alongmakes thiseven more glaring by revealing that Billy’s spirit never truly left her worldin the first place. Wanda’s entire quest was built on false assumptions, and her descent into madness could have been avoided if she had known the truth about Billy’s reincarnation.
How The Darkhold Could Explain Scarlet Witch’s Mistake
Wanda Was Influenced By The Darkhold
One possible explanation for Wanda’s glaring oversight could lie in the Darkhold, the book of dark magic that corrupted her mind and led her down the path of destruction. The Darkhold is an immensely powerful and dangerous artifact, capable of influencing the thoughts and actions of those who use it. InMultiverse of Madness, the Darkhold played a key role in driving Wanda (and a Doctor Strange variant) to the edge of madness and blinding her to any solutions other than the most destructive ones. It’s possible that the Darkhold prevented Wanda from discovering the truth about Billy’s reincarnation.
The book’s dark magic might have twisted her perception, pushing her toward the multiverse rather than allowing her to find peace in her own world. Interestingly, the MCU may have introduced the idea that magical books can have restraining or corrupting effects on their users. AnAgatha All Alongtheory suggests that Teen’s spellbookhas been restraining his powers until he lost it, leading to his sudden power awakening. ThisAgatha All Alongtheory suggests a precedent formagical artifacts subtly influencing or limiting their users, which could further explain how the Darkhold manipulated Wanda into making tragic decisions.
Agatha All Along
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Agatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness follows Doctor Strange as he navigates diverse and perilous alternate realities in the Multiverse with the aid of mystical allies. Directed by Sam Raimi, this installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces a mysterious new adversary.
