The team is ambushed by the Minutemen-murdering Loki Variant mentioned by Mobius at the end of the last episode, and Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” accompanies the rest of the scene in what may or may not be the most extremely online deep cut I’ve ever seen.
Could he be a mild-mannered variant brought in from that decade? Also, if the TVA agents are mind controlled a la the citizens of WestView, could Loki be next? And just how will he and Sylvie get off that rock? We’re looking forward to finding out.A fairly traditional teaser sets up episode 2 as C-20 (Sasha Lane from American Honey) and her squad of TVA Hunters arrive in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the mid-80s to investigate a reported Variant on the loose at a renaissance fair.
Keen eyed viewers will notice Mobius drinks Josta, a soda that was only around in the mid-to-late 90s, and discusses his love of jet skis from that period. Also, like WandaVision and Falcon and The Winter Soldier, we are beginning to suspect that The Good Guys may not be so good. We’re still slightly in the dark as to Sylvie’s identity or objective, although we have a better idea. Great moments, but it is nice to have something that doesn’t feel like a reaction. While the events of the MCU are key here, previous Marvel shows needed to repeatedly mention events like The Infinity War and Captain America’s absence. If nothing else, Loki has given us a chance to have a story that isn’t in thrall to the Avengers films. Excuse us while our hearts explode.Ī quiet episode in some ways, but one that gives us a lot of easy to digest information. A small, throw away moment in some ways, but a popular, key character in The Marvel Universe just came out as Bisexual in a very natural manner. When talking about love, Sylvie asks if there is a “would-be princess, or perhaps, another prince”, to which Loki replies “a bit of both, I suspect the same as you”. We also learn something wonderful about Loki. On board the train, the pair chat and some things are revealed: Sylvie’s mother died when she was young, and her magic is self-taught. They try to get on the train “Loki’s Way”, with him disguised as a member of staff accompanying Sylvie posing as a prisoner (this works with a little help from Sylvie’s enchanting). Through an encounter with a feisty local, they find out that the citizens of the moon are piling on a train headed for The Ark, a craft that will possess enough power to charge the TemPod. How much of that backstory comes to this series, we’re yet to see. Comic book fans will know this is in reference to Sylvie Lushton, aka Enchantress, a powerful sorceress who was given her powers by Loki in the comics. We learn that she’s been chasing the Time Keepers for years, and her dislike of the name Loki comes from the fact that she goes by Sylvie. The pair try to get in each other’s heads – quite literally, as The Variant tries and fails to enchant Loki, whose mind is too strong. If you’re going to take inspiration from anywhere, you can do worse that one of the longest running shows ever made. A narrative pitstop that gives everyone a chance to breathe while still telling a good story.
#LOKI EPISODE 3 THEORIES SERIES#
The BBC show will quite often have episodes where The Doctor is stuck on a remote planet, with a singular task to accomplish, usually separate to the overall series arc. Last week we quoted Doctor Who regarding Loki’s “wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff”, and it appears the comparisons continue. The TemPad is out of power, leaving them stuck at the apocalypse, so the pair bicker and try to find a large enough power source without falling for the other person’s tricks. Ali’s solution? Lamentis-1, a distant moon that’s about to be completely destroyed when it’s hit by a planet. However, after quite a rapid beginning, this episode becomes something of a pitstop, a chance to learn about our new acquaintance without the burden of moving the plot along. A lot of action opens up this episode, and we are a step closer to knowing what The Variant wants.
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