Episode 5 picks up with the witches pursuing Agatha and her group down the cursed road. They finally catch up, using makeshift broomsticks to take flight, only to be forced back down when the road refuses to let them escape. The group ends up in yet another mysterious house, and once inside, it becomes clear that this is Agatha’s trial under the ominous blood moon.
Agatha is tasked with using an Ouija board, and after following the instructions, she seems to be possessed by Sharon Davies’ spirit. But the real shock comes when the board spells out “Punish Agatha,” followed by the word “Death.” It’s then revealed that the ghost possessing Agatha is none other than her mother, Evanora Harkness, who has been plotting to rid the world of her daughter’s evil influence.
Evanora claims that Agatha was born evil and should have been killed at birth. In the ensuing chaos, Alice tries to use her magic to save Agatha, but tragically, she ends up being killed. The episode ends with Billy discovering his true identity, connected to Wanda’s son Wiccan, as he dons his mother’s crown, seemingly possessed by her power.
This episode brings with it a mix of revelations and frustration. We finally learn more about Agatha’s dark origins, with the shocking reveal of her mother’s betrayal and the notion that Agatha was “born evil.” However, much of the episode feels like it’s spinning its wheels, repeating the same cycle of trials and escapes without moving the plot forward in any significant way.
The Ouija board scene, though atmospheric, lacks the emotional depth it could have had, as the possession and eventual betrayal feel predictable. The witches’ constant movement from one trial to another is starting to wear thin, as we’re left with more questions than answers—why didn’t they close the cursed road behind them? And why did the Salem Seven take five episodes to catch up?
Billy’s reveal as Wiccan’s counterpart adds some intrigue, but the emotional punch is missing. We’re told Agatha is evil, but the show doesn’t do enough to make us care about her fate, especially when we’re following characters who are all technically villains. The stakes don’t feel as high as they should, and the lack of deeper character development leaves the episode feeling more like filler than a pivotal moment in the story.
