The MCU’s Most Recently Disproven Theory Is Secretly More Correct Than You Might Think

Many Agatha All Along theories were disproven by the time the MCU show ended, but one of the biggest examples is still arguably correct. Agatha All Along ended with a double-episode finale, bringing a decidedly poignant end to the Witches’ Road adventure. From start to finish, the show was replete with big reveals, with Teen’s true identity as Billy Maximoff/William Kaplan and Rio Vidal’s true identity as the MCU’s Lady Death being the most consequential for the future of the MCU.

The final episode of Agatha All Along was mostly a tragic flashback sequence showing how Agatha gave birth to her son, Nicholas Scratch, before losing him six years later. It did the most for humanizing Agatha, who until that point was an entertaining but evidently villainous character who thought little of the value of human life, as exemplified by her intimate relationship with Aubrey Plaza’s Lady Death. Although, as Agatha’s cobbled-together coven lost their lives on the Witches’ Road, only one near-death caused her any measure of anguish.

Agatha All Along’s Two Big Teen Identity Theories Had One Correct Answer

Teen Was Billy Maximoff/William Kaplan All Along

Joe Locke’s Billy Maximoff was first introduced as Teen, a clandestine but enthusiastic fan of Agatha who convinces her to travel the Witches’ Road. His moniker was given by Agatha as his true name and identity were hidden by a sigil, preventing him from divulging anything about his personal life. Until his identity was confirmed in Agatha All Along episodes 5 and 6, two prevailing theories suggested that he was either Billy Maximoff or Agatha’s son, Nicholas Scratch.

The Nicholas Scratch theory arose from the fact he was so prominent from Agatha All Along episode 1 onward, with Agatha only asking Teen what his name was after quizzically looking at her treasured locket containing a lock of Nicholas’ hair. She would proceed to be particularly protective of Teen, which felt unusual if she believed Teen to be the son of her enemy, Wanda Maximoff. Witnessing this apparent affection, Rio Vidal would later confirm to Agatha that Teen was not her’s before subsequent episodes revealed him as Billy.

Agatha All Along’s Theory Teen Was Nicholas Scratch Is Proven More Correct Than You Might Think By The Show’s Ending

Teen Embodied Nicholas Scratch

Despite learning the truth, Agatha still displayed a notable measure of affection towards Billy as they continued tackling subsequent trials. Agatha All Along episode 8 would then reveal why: Billy reminded Agatha of her son. Not only did the reveal help humanize Agatha, but hinted that she may have known the truth of the matter all along and acted affectionately and protectively towards Billy because of who he represented, rather than who he truly was.

This lends metaphorical truth to the notion that Billy was Nicholas Scratch all along, at least in Agatha’s mind. While it was never the case that Teen’s body housed the soul of Agatha’s late son, the fact he reminded her of “Nicky” meant that she treated him as though he was. His ability to draw maternal behavior out of Agatha instead of her typical carelessness towards anyone else’s safety was akin to assuming an entirely different identity – making both the Billy and Nicholas theories true in effect.

Why Agatha All Along Was Right To Make Both Of The Biggest Teen Identity Choices Have Plot Importance

Agatha’s Motives Were Always Sympathetic

Agatha All Along certainly wanted the audience to theorize that Teen was Nicholas Scratch. Spotlighting Nicholas’ name in the first episode and conveying Agatha’s own suspicions about Teen was conducive to this. From the jump, it was clear that Nicholas was how Agatha would shift from being an out-and-out villain to an antihero. This is compounded by Agatha’s visceral reaction to her vision in the first trial of the Witches’ Road, in which she sees a crib that holds the Darkhold instead of her son.

It also lends credence to the idea that Agatha had guessed Billy’s true identity earlier than the big reveal. By homogenizing both identities in a metaphorical sense, none of Agatha All Along‘s main characters were ultimately vilified by their actions, turning Agatha into a complex protagonist rather than a sympathetic villain akin to Thanos. It also facilitates Agatha’s future endeavors alongside Billy as a ghostly mentor to proceed unimpeded by the notion that she wasn’t always supportive of him.

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