WandaVision had an element of mystery to it but I didn't feel like there were any filler episodes. And it was a longer show.
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Marvel Studios' Loki |OT| See You Soon (All of Season 1 is on Disney+)
- Thread starter Neoxon
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The TVA is definitely not surviving this series. Their entire existence is predicated on the agents' faith and that faith is built on a huge lie.
Now that Sylvie's been established as not-evil, they're really the only possible antagonist
Well, I could see the Timekeepers or whoever is really in charge going down. But the very Marvel thing would be keeping the TVA around as a reformed watchdog organization. Allowing variants to occur but trying to act as arbiters between different timelines, keeping the peace. I dunno, I'd be surprised if they just torched it all to the ground right away.
I would agree. It is a badly put-together episode trying to build a bridge between the first part and the second part of the series.
It is doing what it needs to but it is not as engaging as it should be.
Not-evil is stretching it. She is perfectly willing to kill and brainwash people.
Probably not the final antagonist though.
I agree. Loki is pretty shitty and exists in the same space she does.
How do you know that? Were there leaks that prove that theory?
No leaks or anything, but in the first two episodes Mobius tells Loki several times that the TVA agents were all made by the Time Keepers, and in episode 2 he tells Loki that his belief in the Time Keepers is what keeps him going. Episode 3 shows that this is all a lie--the TVA agents are actually all variants of normal people who have been recruited by the TVA, and considering they have no memory of this it's not likely of their own free will.
Ah gotcha. Also weird that everyone is practically human including other planets.
Sure. That's the intended messaging from the show anyway. Queerbait fans with throwaway lines about Loki being bisexual, while giving him a very specific female equal to connect with so no one feels uncomfortable that Loki is being too gay. Working as planned.
I had the thought but held off on putting it into the ether the other day when I posted my "Sylvie is Frigga's actual daughter" post
But I am both eagerly anticipating and horrified at the thought of the imminent "What are you doooooing, step-Loki?" memes
But I am both eagerly anticipating and horrified at the thought of the imminent "What are you doooooing, step-Loki?" memes
Welcome to the club, brother.
I feel Star Trek really planted the seed on a lot of this latent Alt-Dimensioncest
But Jet skis can hold 2 people. Just put Loki on the back or something.
So if the TVA are nothing but memory-wiped variants, does that also include Mobius?
Gotta say, other than the gorgeous cinematography and that impressive "continuous shot" the episode was just okay. Part of it is my fault because I don't know what I want from this show and may be expecting something that Loki has no intention of delivering on.
Gotta say, other than the gorgeous cinematography and that impressive "continuous shot" the episode was just okay. Part of it is my fault because I don't know what I want from this show and may be expecting something that Loki has no intention of delivering on.
At the very least this episode showed some Asgard come out of Loki when he's bored. Enjoying a fight and getting drunk. Being physically clearly stronger than what appear to be normal humans. Using magic freely and such. I can suspend my disbelief and imagine Loki is pulling punches in a lot of fights to read people or mess with them and set up a potential scheme/con down the line, especially when you see him just knock idiots around for fun when he's drunk and less restrained.
It avoids the horrible bug in my brain that Falcon/Winter Soldier gave me every time Bucky fuckin Barnes gets out punched and beat up by a bunch of a regular ass people with the juice. One of the most dangerous assassins in the MCU as a continuous jobber for an entire season so we have a reason to fear the bad guys and respect some normal human with a jet pack. I hated it.
Me and my fam enjoyed this episode for what it was though. Helped that it distracted from the world melting outside for a little bit.
It avoids the horrible bug in my brain that Falcon/Winter Soldier gave me every time Bucky fuckin Barnes gets out punched and beat up by a bunch of a regular ass people with the juice. One of the most dangerous assassins in the MCU as a continuous jobber for an entire season so we have a reason to fear the bad guys and respect some normal human with a jet pack. I hated it.
Me and my fam enjoyed this episode for what it was though. Helped that it distracted from the world melting outside for a little bit.
So I think the sham trials the variants are put through when brought to the TVA are basically trials to see if they are TVA agent material. Even the simple ticket taking at the beginning is probably a small test on how well they can take orders.
But my issue there, if this is the case, is... what do the TVA agents actually think they're doing? They believe they were all created by the Time Keepers. If the people put on trial become new TVA agents, what do they think becomes of the prisoners, and are the current TVA agents mind wiped in regards to that new TVA agent?
I'm sure a clean explanation will come about. One thing I'm certain of is that I'm pretty sure Ravonna is the one TVA person who's in on the whole charade.
But my issue there, if this is the case, is... what do the TVA agents actually think they're doing? They believe they were all created by the Time Keepers. If the people put on trial become new TVA agents, what do they think becomes of the prisoners, and are the current TVA agents mind wiped in regards to that new TVA agent?
I'm sure a clean explanation will come about. One thing I'm certain of is that I'm pretty sure Ravonna is the one TVA person who's in on the whole charade.
Yeah, you don't cast Gugu Mbatha-Raw to just be a nothing background character. Depending on how the season ends and how much season 2 is planned to be a DIRECT sequel to this one, she'll either be one of the big bads this time or the "setup villain" for season 2.
Who did you hack to get the post credit scene early💖You so precious when you smile 💖
💖You so precious when you smile 💖
All I want is for Loki and Mobius to be a thing so they can ride off on a jet ski together.
So guess it's safe to assume that..... Mobius and the TVA comes to Sylvie's and Loki's rescue just before the destruction of Lamentis.
This is absolutely 100% going to be a wizard of oz situation.
I think it's probably gonna end up being something like this, there's def more to the Time Keepers than meets the eye. But considering how high concept and powerful the TVA is, as well as the fact that our protagonist is a god himself, whoever's behind the scenes can only be so "normal".
Lol I can't wait to see itI just realized that we haven't seen this scene yet.
And I have no idea where that could fit in.
My assumption is that the Time Keepers are actually just another Loki
Well that's what I've heard around here. Searched for confirmation just now and only found rumors and maybes. One source claims Hiddleston filmed 10 or 12 episodes. Another quotes a crew member as saying it's very likely. Sorry for making it sound confirmed.
My theory is that they were real but someone took over or they died long ago. Now the judge is secretly behind the TVA.