The Importance of Not Including a Post-Credits Scene in “Agatha All Along”

Marvel’s latest installment, Agatha All Along, has notably deviated from the franchise’s norm by concluding without a post-credits scene—a choice that serves the narrative well.

Since the memorable moment when Nick Fury approached Tony Stark at the conclusion of Iron Man, the inclusion of post-credits scenes has become a cherished staple within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

These sequences have played crucial roles in introducing new characters, wrapping up earlier jokes, and leaving audiences buzzing with anticipation for future installments.

Similarly, post-credits moments have expanded to the Marvel television series, with Ms. Marvel ending in spectacular fashion by teasing the upcoming film The Marvels.

Yet, leading the pack was WandaVision, which wrapped up with a tantalizing post-credits scene showing Scarlet Witch sensing her twin boys in distress. This brings us to the spinoff, Agatha All Along, which we will delve into below. Be warned: there are SPOILERS ahead…

Agatha All Along presents a self-contained narrative

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Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along | Official Trailer | Disney+ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9pXbNz6Vbw)

This 10-episode musical-fantasy-comedy-drama traces the journey of the antagonist Agatha Harkness through the mystical Witch’s Road while exploring her backstory to explain her nefarious behavior.

Along the way, viewers encounter shocking revelations, such as Rio being intertwined with Lady Death, the Witches’ Road acting as a mere mental projection, and the pivotal song being part of an elaborate ruse.

Perhaps the biggest twist was the reveal that William Kaplan is actually Billy Maximoff, the son of Wanda, often referred to as Wiccan.

This cleverly connects Agatha All Along to the broader MCU, yet the series stands on its own merits without heavily leaning on these connections. Aside from Ralph Bohner’s (Evan Peters) cameo, the narrative thrives independently.

The focus remains on a self-sufficient tale of a witch coven on a quest, Agatha’s complex emotions towards Billy, some dark instances involving witch slayings, and Billy’s heartfelt mission to reunite with his brother Tommy.

This approach offers a refreshing contrast to other shows and films that are often fixated on future developments rather than immersing in the present storyline.

Why “Let’s go find Tommy” suffices

Joe Locke and Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along — Marvel/Disney

This was particularly evident at the conclusion of Episode 10, as the lack of a post-credits scene highlighted how Agatha All Along conveyed its full narrative before the credits rolled.

In the final moments, a spectral Agatha converses with Billy, culminating in a heated exchange where Billy seeks to banish her “into the light or Rio’s toxic embrace or wherever you deserve to spend eternity.”

When he fails due to Agatha’s reluctance to confront her son, she offers a proposal: “We could make a good team, you and me.” With a magical door closing, another opens, illuminating a staircase leading to a bright light.

Agatha’s poignant final words, “Let’s go find Tommy,” encapsulate the moment perfectly, as they step into that light, an unlikely pair embarking on an exciting new adventure. This conclusion does not require any post-credits snippets to hint at or establish a future Agatha season, as the groundwork has already been beautifully laid.

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