In the eighth episode, things start with a jolt as Alice faces her final moments, guided by Death after a noble sacrifice. But Agatha’s road is paved with darker choices. Lilia is the next to go, and Rio finally reveals Agatha’s special treatment—she’s been keeping Death’s eye away from Billy.
The power struggle becomes clear: Billy’s fate is tied to an old prophecy, and his journey must end before his brother Tommy commits a grave act. Agatha makes a deal with Death, trading Billy’s freedom for her own chance at life, hoping for a future away from Death’s shadow.
As Agatha meets Billy and Jenny, the next trial looms, bringing them back to familiar grounds. Billy, resolute, takes a step forward, leaving Agatha in the dust of her past. In a shocking twist, Jenny confronts Agatha about her spellbinding, and Agatha’s mask of indifference finally cracks.
Billy’s memories of his brother haunt him, and soon, he vanishes, leaving Agatha in solitude. From the depths of this desolation, Agatha discovers a life-affirming power in the soil. Yet, her victory is fleeting, as Rio seizes her chance, binding Agatha in a brutal showdown where Billy’s powers briefly grant her a lifeline. But Agatha’s betrayal of Billy seals her fate, and she faces the kiss of Death herself, surrendering to a cycle of renewal and decay.
The episode pulls us deeper into Agatha’s ambiguous morality, though the storyline’s circular patterns feel like déjà vu, echoing WandaVision’s “it was all a dream” trope. While intriguing, this repetitive reveal risks deflating the series’ intensity, as the stakes sometimes blur in its fantasy-heavy detours. Agatha’s questionable choices lack the allure of a sympathetic antihero, making it hard to root for her twisted survival.
However, Episode 8’s visual narrative of life and death beautifully mirrors Agatha’s tragic transformation. If only the plot’s momentum matched the stunning imagery, this episode might resonate more. As it stands, Agatha’s journey feels compelling but meandering, leaving us curious yet cautious about where her path will ultimately lead.
