Our heroes journeyon the Witches Roadcontinuesin episode five of theMarvel Disney+ show, Darkest Hour/Wake Thy Power.
The black-robed figures then peel back their hoods to reveal…masks.
While soaring past a humongous blood moon, Teen asks, Why havent we be doing this all along?
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in a nod to common complaint about the Great Eagles inThe Lord of the Ringsmovies.
While its unclear why this trial is 1980s-themed (aside from the fun set dressing, I guess?
Sure, lets go with it.
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So, who plans to commune with Agatha from the other side?
When Lilia turns on the lights, the spirit reveals itself: Evanora Harkness, Agathas own mother!
The idealistic Teen scoffs, So thats what it means to be a witch?
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Killing people to serve your own agenda?
Youre so much like your mother.
We cut to the credits to the strains of Billie Eilishs ever-popular You Should See Me In a Crown.
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So much for The Ballad of the Witches Road being a protection spell, I guess?
Even if the witches are acting on pure self-interest alone, this is confusing.
Thats witchcraft for you.
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