This review contains full spoilers for Agatha All Along Season 1, Episode 7.
Disclaimer: IGN’s regular Agatha All Along critic Joshua Yehl is currently unavailable, so I’ll be stepping in for this week’s review. Hopefully my perspective aligns closely with his insights for a seamless transition when he resumes next week.
Was the latest episode of Agatha All Along intentionally teasing us? Just when we were starting to recover from the Evan Peters debacle, the show concluded with a poignant nod to his iconic Quicksilver scene from X-Men: Days of Future Past. The callback was unexpected, given the confusion surrounding Peters’ character in WandaVision. While the song choice was thematically fitting for the episode, it left a bittersweet taste in our mouths.
Despite the lingering disappointment, the use of “Time in a Bottle” served as a touching farewell to Lilia, highlighting Patti LuPone’s standout performance. Lilia’s narrative arc evoked parallels to characters like Doctor Manhattan from Watchmen and Nell from The Haunting of Hill House, exploring the poignant concept of sporadic time leaps within one’s lifetime.
Elevating Lilia’s Story
The episode succeeded in immersing viewers in Lilia’s journey, offering a detailed exploration of her character while seamlessly intertwining it with the overarching narrative. From her poignant backstory to her inevitable fate, every moment spent with Lilia was laced with emotional weight and significance.
Lilia’s heroic sacrifice against the Salem Seven, while ultimately fatal, showcased her strength and resilience. The scene where she outwits her assailants with a gravity-defying maneuver was a standout moment, accentuating her courage and determination.
The Big Reveal
The reveal of Death’s true identity, although leaked prematurely by a toy announcement, added a compelling layer to the narrative. The character’s potential trajectory opens up a realm of possibilities for future storylines, especially within supernatural and cosmic realms.
Aubrey Plaza’s portrayal of Death embodies a perfect balance of wit and allure, promising exciting prospects for her character’s evolution beyond Agatha All Along.