This episode of Loki introduces a key player in upcoming MCu films and directly sets up many of the upcoming sotry lines in a well written and well acted way. This episode ends on a cliff hanger but does say there is a season 2 in the works. The acting is great and whilst there is little action we get the action we do get is amazing. Some may be bored by.all the talking but this episode is so important to the MCU it can't be missed. It also delivered for its finale and it didnt shy away like Wandavision did. Overall whilst you may be left confused and bored due to the pace this episode is well made and has a big impact on the MCU.
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Not what i expected, but still good
DrKennyKeps14 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
There will be a season 2!!
Also, introducing a major villain in a series, finally!
Kang was an intriguing character for sure.
There wasn't as much action as I thought in this finale, but I'm quite fine with that, there was a lot to be explained, so I'm fine with it, seeing there will be another season.
Also curious what Ravonna is doing at this point, and when she'll be back.
Was a bit sad when Mobius didn't recognize his buddy Loki, but that's what you get when the Multiverse is released, I guess..
Can't wait for more MCU content now, this Phase will be craazy..
Also, introducing a major villain in a series, finally!
Kang was an intriguing character for sure.
There wasn't as much action as I thought in this finale, but I'm quite fine with that, there was a lot to be explained, so I'm fine with it, seeing there will be another season.
Also curious what Ravonna is doing at this point, and when she'll be back.
Was a bit sad when Mobius didn't recognize his buddy Loki, but that's what you get when the Multiverse is released, I guess..
Can't wait for more MCU content now, this Phase will be craazy..
Kept me at the edge of my seat!
atharvalotlikar14 July 2021
This Episode marks the Beginning of Evolution of MCU!!
vsamuhammed14 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
What a great way they've the executed this episode and a major character who could be a solid part in the coming phase of MCU. All i expected from this episode was a Boss Fight against the main villain and they've shown us a much greater way to put an end to the season 1 of this series. Tom hiddleston and Sophia de martino had a great acting performances but they was outshined by the glorious Jonathan Majors. MCU started to utilise their villains to provide audiences with mesmerising acting performances and a greater development. And the background score was fabulous than any other marvel series. This episode clearly was more than my expectations and a huge marking for the big changes MCU is going to witness.
Well done Marverl
mmehdirajabi14 July 2021
What the hell was that ending?
cello_metal25 July 2021
Doctor strange's gonna be so busy
daliranipardis14 July 2021
Mixed feelings
Abdulxoxo14 July 2021
While I have mixed feelings about the finale, I can't say I didn't blow me away. Episode 5 ended in a big CGI battle and if they tried to top that with another battle, it would have failed miserably. Luckily they didn't. Instead they decided to go with philosophical conflicts that were completely character driven. From the first episode itself, the theme of the show was Free will vs Control. The Loki variants championed free will while the TVA sided with control. In the finale also, these two concepts were at the centre of the conflict. And it was well written. The character development of Loki has been great so far. The 2012 Loki wanted so much power and control and throughout his journey in the show he ended up siding with free will. Which says a lot about his character in general. The lead performances were very good; Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and Owen Wilson led the charge as always. The rest of the cast also performed quite well, especially since I've never seen or heard most of them. Visual effects and score were two departments that was never down throughout the show. That's true for this episode as well. I liked the opening credits too. Well that's all about the positive things I can say, now onto the negatives, the pace was slow and there was so much talking. I understand it was necessary especially for non-comic book fans like myself but it took a large chunk of the runtime. A lots of questions were left unanswered especially the one regarding Renslayer. Most of the show was visually dark. People and objects were constantly covered in shadows. There's also this feeling like Loki is being pushed out of the picture and it's as though he's a supporting character throughout the entire show.
Overall, I liked the first couple episodes where the story was centered on Loki and Mobius's developing friendship. Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson's banter was fun as the characters operated on an unstable dynamic of whether Loki could fully be trusted. But as the plot moved forward it loses momentum and that ongoing dynamic is interrupted in the second half when Sylvie, the female Loki, enters the picture. The love story was less engaging because two deceitful narcissists falling in love would mean Loki would eventually betray the other Loki. So naturally, it seemed harder to invest in and much more of a foregone conclusion. Things mattered more when it was Loki and Mobius. And not only Sylvie but other characters were also introduced purely to give us exposition and be a ridiculously implausible plot device. The show also sacrifices its story and many of its plot points for the sake of setting up future movies, which seems to be the winning trope these days. I prefer when a film/show comes to an end, I want the director to have finished it. I don't want to finish watching with loads of unanswered questions. However, I'd like to see how the story plays out with a second season. It's great that there's going to be a second season!
Overall, I liked the first couple episodes where the story was centered on Loki and Mobius's developing friendship. Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson's banter was fun as the characters operated on an unstable dynamic of whether Loki could fully be trusted. But as the plot moved forward it loses momentum and that ongoing dynamic is interrupted in the second half when Sylvie, the female Loki, enters the picture. The love story was less engaging because two deceitful narcissists falling in love would mean Loki would eventually betray the other Loki. So naturally, it seemed harder to invest in and much more of a foregone conclusion. Things mattered more when it was Loki and Mobius. And not only Sylvie but other characters were also introduced purely to give us exposition and be a ridiculously implausible plot device. The show also sacrifices its story and many of its plot points for the sake of setting up future movies, which seems to be the winning trope these days. I prefer when a film/show comes to an end, I want the director to have finished it. I don't want to finish watching with loads of unanswered questions. However, I'd like to see how the story plays out with a second season. It's great that there's going to be a second season!
Ummmm...
abysz-2302014 July 2021
Not as bad nor as good as most say
snoozejonc22 July 2021
Loki and Sylvie find out the origins the TVA and it's purpose.
This is solid finish to the first series of Loki that does an effective job of setting up future MCU stories and made me want to find out what happens next.
The plot has been criticised for having an overly talky script and yes this episode is very talky, but (without counting the minutes) it did not feel more so than what has come before. It feels like it is the writers' way of making sure that what could be a complicated sci-fi concept for a mainstream audience is explained as simply as possible. They do their best to make what is essentially one huge information dump as cinematic as possible by adding a tense atmosphere, great art design, cutaways to the TVA and a solid dilemma for Loki and Sylvie. Plus the questions it asks about fate versus free will are as interesting as ever.
Loki has gone through a decent character arc throughout the series and made a transition from entertaining villain to a fairly lovable protagonist. The potential for this has always been there and it has been done well. He also retains an edge of uncertainty that should make the character compelling for future appearances. Well done to Tom Hiddleston for bringing so much enjoyment to the MCU with his portrayals of the character.
What does not quite work is the character played by Jonathan Majors. His mannerisms and persona at times kill some of the tension and it borders on annoying. This is unfortunate, but hopefully the producers will take note and ensure they use the variance factor to their advantage and do better with other incarnations of this character.
Mobius, Revonna and Hunter B-15 all have decent moments with strong performances from the actors. Hopefully they will appear in the next series and be appropriately placed in some of the upcoming movies.
I always find it entertaining reading the IMDB reviews, as the vast majority either score 10/10 and say it is the best thing ever made or score really low and describe it like something best wiped off the bottom of your boot. Also the majority are not actually reviews, they are social media type comments.
I try to balance the positives and negatives as best as possible. For me 'All Time. Always' and the first season of 'Loki' is a necessary step towards the future of the MCU by setting up a bigger concept than the infinity stones and introducing a new villain. As a stand-alone episode I would probably score it as a 7.5/10 but given what it does to the overarching narrative of the MCU it deserves an 8.
This is solid finish to the first series of Loki that does an effective job of setting up future MCU stories and made me want to find out what happens next.
The plot has been criticised for having an overly talky script and yes this episode is very talky, but (without counting the minutes) it did not feel more so than what has come before. It feels like it is the writers' way of making sure that what could be a complicated sci-fi concept for a mainstream audience is explained as simply as possible. They do their best to make what is essentially one huge information dump as cinematic as possible by adding a tense atmosphere, great art design, cutaways to the TVA and a solid dilemma for Loki and Sylvie. Plus the questions it asks about fate versus free will are as interesting as ever.
Loki has gone through a decent character arc throughout the series and made a transition from entertaining villain to a fairly lovable protagonist. The potential for this has always been there and it has been done well. He also retains an edge of uncertainty that should make the character compelling for future appearances. Well done to Tom Hiddleston for bringing so much enjoyment to the MCU with his portrayals of the character.
What does not quite work is the character played by Jonathan Majors. His mannerisms and persona at times kill some of the tension and it borders on annoying. This is unfortunate, but hopefully the producers will take note and ensure they use the variance factor to their advantage and do better with other incarnations of this character.
Mobius, Revonna and Hunter B-15 all have decent moments with strong performances from the actors. Hopefully they will appear in the next series and be appropriately placed in some of the upcoming movies.
I always find it entertaining reading the IMDB reviews, as the vast majority either score 10/10 and say it is the best thing ever made or score really low and describe it like something best wiped off the bottom of your boot. Also the majority are not actually reviews, they are social media type comments.
I try to balance the positives and negatives as best as possible. For me 'All Time. Always' and the first season of 'Loki' is a necessary step towards the future of the MCU by setting up a bigger concept than the infinity stones and introducing a new villain. As a stand-alone episode I would probably score it as a 7.5/10 but given what it does to the overarching narrative of the MCU it deserves an 8.
The stage is set!!
prestonweb14 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Absolutely loved this episode. A very satisfying finale unlike the other MCU shows from this year. Jonathon Majors was fantastic and I was very happy to see his MCU debut. This episode really set the stage for the future of the MCU. Can't wait for season 2!
Mind Blowing
alexlalonde14 July 2021
Here comes the MCU, again!
edbaer-7310914 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Damn you, Miss Minutes!! This episode as a stand-alone was well written and suspenseful. Johnathon Majors was astounding, believable and damn near giddy in his interpretation of "The One Who Remains". Our main "protagonists" of Loki and Sylvie I'm sure are destined to meet again after a riveting duel with each other, with everyone and every version of everyone, on the line. The MCU, in one 40 minute episode of Loki, have beautifully set up years of chaos to come. Where we once saw Thanos stand as the big bad of the MCU, after this performance, I believe Johnathon Majors as Kang, is about to seamlessly transition into a much grander threat than The Mad Titan ever was. Watch out folks.... Phase 4 is coming.
Really? Episode 5 was better!
DavidC64199015 July 2021
Compared to Wanda Vision and episode 5 of Loki, this episode was not that good! Ok kept on edge wanting to know what was going to happen. 40 mins of mostly chat. This episode should have been longer like last episode of Wanda Vision! I am saying you might as well just fast forward to the last 10 mins.
Great show, best marvel show yet.
schummes14 July 2021
Limp ending to an otherwise great series
lluewhyn16 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
In concept, a dialogue-centric episode revealing what everything was leading up to thus far could be great, although it would be quite a challenge to pull off. The show doesn't quite meet this challenge,
I think the story concept was great*, but for me I think the issue was in the direction. Many scenes were just shot and edited oddly. The reveal of He Who Remains should have been dramatic, even if it his appearance is supposed to be anti-climactic in story. Instead, the scene is shot from way back, and it's like the actor just stumbles onto the set. Majors puts on a very eccentric performance, and with skilled camera work it should have taken the next step into unnerving. Instead, with Loki and Sylvie passively watching his tics, it feels more like an actor auditioning for a wacky role in front of two stone-faced casting agents.
When Sylvie stabs him, the scene is completely flat. When. Loki and Sylvie wander around the citadel with their swords awkwardly held out in front of them at all times, it just feels weird.
*There were.some odd story ideas, like the fact we STILL don't know much about Renhold, the reveal means little if you're not familiar with the comics, etc. More importantly, Loki seems like a passenger in his own story. He undergoes character development, but doesn't do much to impact events the entire season. You would think that would be different in the season finale.
I think the story concept was great*, but for me I think the issue was in the direction. Many scenes were just shot and edited oddly. The reveal of He Who Remains should have been dramatic, even if it his appearance is supposed to be anti-climactic in story. Instead, the scene is shot from way back, and it's like the actor just stumbles onto the set. Majors puts on a very eccentric performance, and with skilled camera work it should have taken the next step into unnerving. Instead, with Loki and Sylvie passively watching his tics, it feels more like an actor auditioning for a wacky role in front of two stone-faced casting agents.
When Sylvie stabs him, the scene is completely flat. When. Loki and Sylvie wander around the citadel with their swords awkwardly held out in front of them at all times, it just feels weird.
*There were.some odd story ideas, like the fact we STILL don't know much about Renhold, the reveal means little if you're not familiar with the comics, etc. More importantly, Loki seems like a passenger in his own story. He undergoes character development, but doesn't do much to impact events the entire season. You would think that would be different in the season finale.
Masterpiece
FranTesla14 July 2021
I'm truly impressed, the character growth of Loki is now complete, I cant wait for season 2, and I hope that his brother and other characters had the chace to meet the person he came to be, I cant explain it, but I'm proud of him.
Hiddleston gives us the best Loki
lb-3703514 August 2021
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