Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 3, “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials”
Although the identity of Joe Locke’s MCU character remains a huge mystery, one line in Agatha all along Episode 3 may have provided the perfect answer to what “teen” really is. First seen breaking into Agnes O’Connor’s house during Agatha Harkness’ true crime-esque, More from EasttownDelusion, Joe Locke’s “teen” became a pivotal member of Agatha all along Strong cast of witches. Even so, his true identity has not yet been revealed, as a mysterious seal has been placed on “Tin.”
First seen in Agatha all along Episode 2, “Cross Sewn with Fate/Unlock Your Hidden Gate,” “Tin’s” seal not only censors his real name, but also silences his voice when he reveals important and personal information. This is not the most accurate spell, however, as certain pieces of information have slipped through the cracks. While “Tin’s” true identity is a mystery, there is another question about who actually placed the seal on Joe Locke’s new MCU character, but Agatha all along Episode 3, “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials,” may have already teased an answer.
Agatha Harkness describes the Sigil of Tin as “lumpy glamour”.
Joe Locke’s “Teen” joined Agatha Harkness & her coven on the Witches’ Road
Agatha Harkness initially decided to keep the seal placed on “Tin” a secret from the other members of her rag-pig coven, who traveled to the Witches’ Road at the end of Agatha all along Episode 2. However, Agatha all along Episode 3 saw Patti LuPone’s 450-year-old Sicilian witch, Lilia Calderu, ask “Tin” who he is, revealing the seal to the others, much to their surprise. Agatha Harkness confirms that she wasn’t the one who set the sail on “Teen,” describing it as “Runaway Glamour,” But she may have accidentally discovered the perfect explanation For this mysterious spell.
“Lumpy Glamour” May Call Back to WandaVision Episode 2, “Don’t Touch the Dial”
Agatha all along is the first spinoff series to release after 2021’s WandaVisionWith the second, the Paul Bettany-led Vision series, is expected to premiere in 2026. WandaVision’s Storyline continued brilliantly in Agatha all alongAs the first three episodes of the show revealed the aftermath of the Scarlet Witch’s time in Westview, New Jersey, and dealt with the fallout of Wanda Maximoff’s spell on Agatha Harkness being broken. Agatha all along Episode 3 may have established yet another connection.
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Agatha Harkness describes the sale placed on “teen” as “Runaway Glamour,” Suggesting that sort of magic is beneath you, may call back to WandaVision Episode 2, “Don’t Touch the Dial”. This episode from the 1960s cast Wanda Maximoff as Vision Magician’s assistant on a Westview talent show. Her character’s name, interestingly, was Glamor. This may indicate Agatha all along Episode 3 implies that the Scarlet Witch placed the seal on “Tin,” which would support major theories about the character’s true identity behind the magic.
Why Wanda Maximoff would put a sigil on Tin
Popular theories suggest “Tin” & Wanda Maximoff may be related
Since Joe Locke has been confirmed to have joined the cast of Agatha all alongThe most prevailing theory about his character’s identity has suggested that he could be the MCU Billy Kaplan, also Wiccan. Introduced to Marvel Comics in 2005s Young Avengers #1Billy Kaplan is the reincarnated version of Billy Maximoff, one of the children of the Scarlet Witch. Julian Hilliard portrays ten-year-old Billy Maximoff in WandaVision And Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessBut could be replaced by Joe Locke for Agatha all along And further.
The MCU appearance of Billy Maximoff/Kaplan |
Year |
Actor |
---|---|---|
WandaVision |
2021 |
Ari Friedman (baby), Baylen Baylitz (5), Julian Hilliard (10) |
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
2022 |
Julian Hilliard (Earth-838 variant) |
Agatha all along |
2024 |
Joe Locke (unconfirmed) |
Although this theory has yet to be confirmed, and some have suggested otherwise, with Joe Locke possibly even playing Agatha Harkness’ own son, Locke as Billy Kaplan would explain why Wanda Maximoff would put a seal on him. The Scarlet Witch would surely want to protect the identity of her reincarnated son, especially from the likes of Agatha Harkness. Wanda’s glamor character used magic as a spectacle to wow the residents of Westview, and the same could have happened for “teen’s” sale in Agatha all alongWith the clumsy magic hiding her son from some powerful and possibly dangerous witches.
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