Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 3, “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials”
A new MCU theory adds a twist to the mystery surrounding the identity of Joe Locke’s “teen” in Agatha all alongWhich could lead to the Scarlet Witch’s long-awaited return. The real identity of Heartstopper Star Joe Locke’s “Teen” has been one of the biggest talking points after every new episode of Marvel TV Agatha all along. A “sticky” Sigil placed on “Tin” has hidden his identity from Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness and her rag-tag coven, but Agatha, and many viewers, have suspicions about who exactly “Tin” might be.
The most popular theory about the identity of Joe Locke’s “teen” is that He could be the MCU version of Billy Kaplan, a.k.a. Wiccan, the reincarnated form of Billy Maximoff, one of the sons of the Scarlet Witch. It has been suggested that Kaplan’s body may have died during the Eastview car accident referred to in Agatha all along Premiere episode, with Maximoff’s soul inhabiting his form. However, a new theory puts a strange twist on this theory, as “teen” may think he is someone very different really.
Joe Locke’s “Teen” May Think He’s Nicholas Krats: Agatha Theory Explained
Nicholas Scratch has yet to make his MCU debut
A theory posed by Reddit User catattack24 suggests that “Tin” may actually think he is Agatha Harkness’ own son, Nicholas Scratch, rather than Billy Maximoff. The introduction of Agatha Harkness’ cat, Señor Scratchy, in WandaVision The existence of Nicholas Scratch in the MCU was teased, however Agatha all along has confirmed that he does (or did) really exist. Rumors imply that Agatha Harkness sacrificed her son in exchange for the Darkhold, allowing her to hide from Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal With the dark magic of the Book of the Damned.
throughout Agatha all along For the first three episodes, the titular Salem witch expressed her regret and grief at the loss of her son. She carries a lock of hair in her mother’s maiden crown pendant, keeps Nicholas Scratch’s room pristine and untouched, and was in extreme distress at the appearance of the Darkhold in a crib in her Allwife’s Revenge hallucination. It makes sense that “Tin” would know a lot about Agatha Harkness and witchcraft if he thought he was crazy.How he would do his research about the mother who left him.
Signs point to Agatha Harkness already thinking that “Tin” could be her son
Agatha Harkness may also suspect Nicholas Scratch’s return
Although the mystery of “Tin’s” true identity has been retained until now, there have been signs that Agatha Harkness herself may suspect that “Tin” is her son. Her interest was immediately piqued when she saw the banner placed on “Tin”, and the fact that every important piece of personal information about “Tin” had been censored, only exacerbated her curiosity. Agatha all along Episode 3, “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials,” seemed to prove that Agatha thinks “teen” is Nicholas KratsHowever.
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During the first trial of the Witches Road, Agatha Harkness is pushed to drink the poisoned wine by the other members of the coven, with “Tin” urging her harder than most. Usually, Agatha would fight back against a steadfast snap such as that given by “Tin,” but she takes it. When “Tin” suggests he will drink in her place, she wants to strongly, almost as if to protect her own child From bearing the consequences of the Alevish revenge. It helps that Agatha Harkness thinks “teen” is Nicholas Scratch, but that could take a very dark turn in the upcoming episodes of the series.
Shocking Theory kills Agatha Harkness but brings back the Scarlet Witch
Agatha Harkness May Sacrifice Herself for “Teen”
The Reddit Theory suggests that Agatha Harkness’ protective instincts about “teen” may lead her to sacrifice herself to allow him to get to the end of the witches’ road. If “Tin” thinks he is Nicholas Scratch, the close relationship he builds with Agatha Harkness may prompt him to wish for his mother to be resurrected, hoping to be reunited with Agatha. This is the twist. Wish for his mother to be resurrected could bring back Wanda Maximoff’s scarlet witch, as the theory suggests “teen” is actually Billy Kaplan with the soul of the magic Maximoff brother.
This would be an incredibly dark way for Marvel Studios to bring the Scarlet Witch back After her death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Teen’s dynamic with his returning mother, Wanda Maximoff, would be very interesting to explore, especially if he thought his mother was Agatha all along. This would also deepen the mystery surrounding the real Nicholas Krats Agatha all alongWhich could set up some huge storylines in the future of the MCU.
New episodes of Agatha all along Release every Wednesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.