“You and your father cast great shadows. I hoped that by sharing my gifts with him, he could find a bit of sunlight himself” – Frigga to Thor, about Loki
And she was right.
“Loki” was released on the 9th of June 2021, finally, after we waited for months in torturous impatience. I, personally, am a prodigious Loki fan, and as soon as the series was released, I didn’t hesitate, nor did I give the idea of watching it a second thought.
If you are familiar with the Marvel Universe, then you are intimate with the Marvel Universe concept, where each story, whether it’s a series or a movie, is a service to a deeper narrative arc. Loki doesn’t diverge from that path. Not only does Loki introduce Marvel’s next major villain, but also the main plots to following movies, such as Spiderman: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness.
As the title gives it away, The Marvel series, “Loki” intimately features our mischievous scamp: Loki, prince of Asgard. Hold on right there! You think him a villain, you might call him a murderer, maybe even a skeptical, evil spirit. It’s true that he had betrayed all who loved him multiple times, but that doesn’t mean he’s truly bad! In movies like “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Infinity War”, Loki is viewed as a true hero; a saviour and a sacrificer. Conspicuously, he’s a really complicated character. Luckily, he got his own series where his character traits are more simplified for us.
Not because “Loki” is a “superhero”-based series, it would be all cloyingly boring, where there is a happily ever after ending or where morals are embedded to encapsulate the whole story. Nor because it’s a Marvel series would it be all action-based and “saving the day” type of series. Actually, Loki is an even mixture of entertainment, comedy, cliffhangers, mystery and suspense…Loki is a fresh, brilliant, and creative piece of content that brings a new perspective of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki.
Consisting of 6 episodes, each 35-55 minutes long, Loki is the thrilling introduction to Marvel’s next phase (phase 4). As the title gives it away, it features the charming God of Mischief, who had finally stepped out of his brother’s shadows and into the spotlight, in his own riveting adventure that risked the entire universe. A roller coaster of twists and emotions, where we learn more about Loki’s true identity.
“Loki: I don’t enjoy hurting people. I don’t enjoy it. I do it because I have to, because I’ve had to.
Mobius: Okay, explain that to me.
Loki: Because it’s part of the illusion. It’s the cruel, elaborate trick conjured by the weak to inspire fear.
Mobius: A desperate play for control. You do know yourself.
Loki: A villain.
Mobius: That’s not how I see it.”
– Loki episode 1
What makes a series perfect? Twists, turns, shocks, surprises, action, comedy, suspense, mystery, a rollercoaster of emotions and events…Loki has it all! A fantastic, intriguing show to watch with many plot twists and turns, very sharp and witty dialogues, starkly outstanding events that develop smoothly, and with the right amount of comedy and emotion. Loki’s reveal of his interests and motivations, his intellects, his character development all create one spectacular puzzle with fitting pieces! This series will make you laugh, cry, gasp, smile, wonder and admire. Full of mysteries and magic, every intricate detail is enjoyable to watch, especially when Loki meets variants of himself that made him disappointed with his identity.
The actors nailed the performance of their characters to absolute perfection! Tom Hiddleston effectively made Loki leap from beloved villain to endearing antihero, with a little help from Owen Wilson of course, in this series who is as off-kilter, entrancing and vaguely dangerous as the charming trickster himself.
Nothing is perfect, and so I must admit that there are a few flaws to the series. The biggest flaw is that many events don’t make sense and have left us with many critical questions unanswered. I am not talking about that cliffhanger at the end, but other events, such as, why did Kang want a Loki to rule in his place? Why did the TVA just plainly reset everyone accused of a crime against the sacred timeline? How should people know the path meant for them, so that they won’t be accused of a crime against time? Why did Kang hide his existence in the TVA?
Despite all of the unanswered queries, Loki had earned 4.7 out of 5 stars, and according to Google, 95% of those who watched it totally liked the show! Why don’t you give it a try as well and watch “Loki”?
