![]() Specifically, the production team deserves major props for ending the episode with the incredible one-shot in the Lamentis metropolis as it fell to shambles around Loki and Sylvie. The fireworks coming out of his hands, the energy blasts, and the knife work all played well when needed, and Loki appeared to be pulling it off without even breaking a sweat (if Asgardians or Frost Giants actually do sweat, that is). The effects and editing matched this quality as Marvel showcased Loki's magical abilities as much in this episode as any of his MCU outings to date. It's remarkable to see how flawlessly she developed chemistry with Tom Hiddleston in their first true appearance together, and fans can only hope for more of it going forward. The way he switched demeanors from menacing to vulnerable seemingly on a dime is pure talent and dedication, which is exactly what fans were hoping to see in the veteran's first MCU solo project.Īs for Sophia Di Martino, her snarkiness and wit fit seamlessly into the fabric of everything established in the MCU, perfectly executing the dynamic between Sylvie and her new frenemy. Hiddleston in particular showed off his impeccable acting chops once again this week as he embodied multiple personalities on Lamentis both with and without Sylvie present. However, coming in as similar beings helped them bond in a strange way over their troubled childhoods and penchants for mischief, which will be interesting to see develop over the coming weeks. The banter was expectedly hilarious considering neither of them wanted anything to do with one another, seemingly both in the way of the other's endgame as they jumped from portal to portal. With Tom Hiddleston singing in Asgadian and charming his way into another crazy situation aboard the train, he continues to prove his resourcefulness through new kinds of adversity. The episode also gives a great deal of depth to Loki as a character from his takes on love to his memories of his upbringing on Asgard, giving yet another new level of intrigue to the long-standing anti-hero. From shape-shifting and enchanting their way onto the train to fighting their way out of trouble, the two are a force to be reckoned with. Loki and Sylvie had the chance to showcase every bit of mischief in their arsenal both toward each other and toward those they needed to get through on Lamentis. The majority of the episode was spent on the Kree planet Lamentis-1 in the year 2077, which could have any number of ties to other Kree-related MCU plot points through other franchises. ![]() ![]() The story's prime Loki proved himself to be quite the detective with his apocalypse reveal as Sylvie took the duo to what was described as the worst apocalypse imaginable. While it's obvious that she wants to make them pay for some kind of mistake, it will be interesting to find out what exactly that mistake is along with what Sylvie plans to do with the bureaucratic agency in charge of the Sacred Timeline. It's clear that they somehow did wrong by her in her own life and timeline, setting the Variant on a warpath of epic proportions. ![]() The episode showcased what actually happened when the TVA agent was taken in Episode 2, although it's still unclear what exactly Sylvie wants to do with the TVA. In terms of Di Martino, whether she's a hero or a villain or both, she seems to have quite the formidable powerset from her interaction with C-20. What viewers did get in the meantime was over half an hour of mental battles featuring Hiddleston and Di Martino's wit, sass, and sarcasm at every turn. Mobius and B-15 were nowhere to be found, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Judge Renslayer only saw 30 seconds herself, hopefully meaning fans are in for some more in-depth TVA madness one week from now. ![]()
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