Who pruned the God of Mischief in the future? that’s the question on fans’ minds since streaming Loki season 2 episode 1. The debut episode quickly reels in viewers to the stakes at hand, the aftermath of killing He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors) has changed the past as the scared timeline continues to branch. Can Kang be dealt with and is Ravonna Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) romantic involved with the big bad? How did Sylvie appear in the future and why is there a telephone ringing at the TVA? here’s a recap of the puzzling moments being discussed by fans on social media.
The stunning visuals during the temporal loom scene, the critically acclaimed fast-paced narrative as General Dox leads TVA’s hunt for Sylvie & the moving performance of the main cast altogether helped Loki season 2’s premiere turn out to best entry since Moon Knight. Episode 1 is all about a harrowing time slipping Loki (Tom Hiddleston) on the search for Sylvie. But there are more problems at hand for Loki, Mobius, Ouroboros a.k.a OB and Hunter B-15 as they race against time to grapple with the situation at hand.
The truth shall set you free and that begins with Loki shattering the lie centered around the existence of Time Keepers. Tom Hiddleston’s frantic portrayal of Loki comes in the clutch in reminding viewers of the aftermath of season 1’s finale. Moreover, watching Loki’s time slip throughout the episode not only depicts the gravity of the situation but also balances out with humor thanks to Mobius & OB.
Staying in tune with season 1’s tone, The friendly banter between Loki & Mobius is one of the highlights of Episode 1. In fact, watching Mobius put his trust in Loki during the Temporal Loom sequence goes to show the growth of their relationship stands at the point of bromance.
episode 1 was heavy, dramatic, frantic with the perfect side dish of humour. hiddleston acted his HEART out, OB had an seamless debut and the constant reminder of how heartbroken and frightened loki is with every agonising timeslip or voice-cracked explanation was perfect #Loki pic.twitter.com/xc51FEf88K
— phantom of the dystopia✨ (@thislilstangirl) October 6, 2023
This Key Huy Quan scene of Loki season 2 episode 1 is already my favourite#loki #LokiSeason2 pic.twitter.com/FGaPgVPBV4
— Matilda ✨ (@thisfromathilda) October 6, 2023
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.“ravonna renslayer, you are quite a marvel. i will be proud to lead with you. you made a difference in this war. thank you for being on my team.”
oh now i know that the war room was used for different type of “meetings” by kang and ravonna
— mclya 🥤 WE NEED TO FIND SYLVIE (@lokvnt) October 6, 2023
Episode 1 of BOTH seasons ends with Sylvie in a random field in Oklahoma and I just think that’s neat
It’s like poetry they rhyme pic.twitter.com/Kvo1C7rqQF
— Bekah ४ ✨LOKI SPOILERS✨ (@shitsandhiddles) October 6, 2023
A new clip from #Loki Season 2 Episode 1 features Casey listening to a clip from the 'Staying Awake' podcast which Steven Grant also listened to in ‘MOON KNIGHT’. pic.twitter.com/7jxCkMGTxL
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) October 5, 2023
there is not enough talk about “ravonna renslayer, you are quite a marvel. i will be proud to lead with you. you made a difference in this war. thank you for being on my team.” it's so segsy 😖❤🔥 I want villains in love#loki pic.twitter.com/xifPBxGp8X
— -𝙢𝙖𝙧 | 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣 (@hypeada_) October 7, 2023
Can we appreciate the loki season 2 episode 1 cinematography #Loki #LokiSeason2 #LokiS2 pic.twitter.com/zOPr7dRclj
— ْ (@reblmoon) October 6, 2023
Loki Season 2 Episode 1 🔥
But the big question is who pruned Loki in the future? #LokiS2 #Lokipic.twitter.com/JS3GQPCj9W
— Utsav 💔 (@utsav__45) October 6, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 1 also parallels with season 1’s debut segment. The premiere season’s episode showed Sylvie appearing in a gloomy field at Salina, Oklahoma in 1858 while the follow-up season’s first episode shows her appearing on a field in Broxton, Oklahoma in 1982.
Speaking of references, there is a nod to Moon Knight in the premiere segment. During Loki’s first interaction with Casey, the TVA agent can be heard listening to the ‘Staying Awake’ Podcast that Steven Grant listened to in Moon Knight.
Loki season 2 episode 1 also adds more weight to theories suggesting Kang could be romantically inclined toward Renslayer. In the comics, The Conqueror variant sought her as his love interest to the point of sparing her although Ravonna stood against him with the Avengers.
The taping played by Loki in the past indicates Kang’s potential desire for Ravonna Renslayer, “For us, For All Time”, says Kang and the TVA Judge responds, “Always”. “Ravonna Renslayer, you are quite a Marvel. I will be proud to lead with you.”
#LokiSeason2 episode 1 was disappointing. SIKE that was HEAT & reminded us why this is the best Marvel Disney Plus show. Love how effortlessly they edited between past, present, & future simultaneously. Also love how frantic Tom plays Loki, which builds up the terror of the Kangs pic.twitter.com/y821TL8NZe
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) October 6, 2023
“You are quite a marvel, Ravonna Renslayer.”#Loki pic.twitter.com/55J60nHlTS
— Chris Creamer (@CCXIII) October 6, 2023
The way the Loki season 2 premiere made Kang feel like a genuine threat again after the way Quantumania damn near ruined him… Yeah I need the Loki creators to make more MCU
— Jalen (@jayjjalen) October 6, 2023
“For us. For all time. Ravonna Renslayer, you are quite a marvel. I will be proud to lead with you. You made a difference in this war. Thank you for being on my team.”#Loki #LokiSeason2 pic.twitter.com/JXB8sfnVZ8
— Block A 🎃 (@VillainousComix) October 6, 2023
#Loki episode 1 no context spoilers pic.twitter.com/FtrFwssRap
— caitlin🏎🐧 (@formula_caitlin) October 6, 2023
Loki Season 2 Review: Loki continues to be the Peak of MCU Shows with it's gorgeous visuals, strong storytelling and great acting by Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson and Ke Huy Quan. I know everyone says this for every other great MCU content but this screams "WE ARE SO BACK". pic.twitter.com/26RcvW1f5A
— MARVEL.DC.GEEKS (@GeeksDc) October 6, 2023
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I'm so glad that B-15 appeared more in this episode with many lines; I love this actress, I think she acts magnificently well, and I hope to see more of her in the upcoming episodes.— Luna 🗡️ (@LokiSylvieMyth) October 6, 2023
Casey listening to the same staying awake podcast that Steven was is VERY important to me it's so nice to finally get a Moon Knight reference #Loki pic.twitter.com/RFI6K7xHDB
— Jack (-_•) (@captaincupkicks) October 6, 2023
If all of #Loki season 2 was just Ke Huy Quan, Tom Hiddleston, and Owen Wilson having a great time interacting with each other I would be perfectly fine with that pic.twitter.com/4tE0OTLtAs
— Claire Cicero (@claire_cicero97) October 6, 2023
Interestingly, the newcomers of the series – General Dox and Judge Gamble of the TVA council do not seem to be on the same page after hearing out Loki’s revelation in the War Room. Kang has been erasing memories of all the variants working at TVA agents. While General Dox acknowledges the Time Keepers are fake but continues to believe their warnings were real. Moreover, her close relationship with Hunter X-5 (Rafael Casal) also adds more mystery and Hunter B-15’s reaction says it all.
Let’s hope Loki season 2 episode 2 offers more answers on the consequences of killing the Kang variant, He Who Remains when it arrives next Thursday on Disney Plus.
