Like lots of people, I’ve eagerly awaited the new Loki series. Characters like him are why I created this blog, and he’s been on my top favorite characters list since the first Thor movie.
What can I say? Episode One: Glorious Purpose was satisfying and left me anticipating more.
Loki was his witty, charming self, always using words to manipulate unwanted situations, even when the words don’t work. He still has his fiery temper, but despite everything that’s happened to him and what he wants to think about himself, Loki still has vulnerability. That’s what makes him both appealing and frustrating. He’s so likeable that you want to think of him as a small child with too much power, but that’s not the bitter truth. He’s an ancient god who knows the consequences of his actions but is apparently unable to control his urges. His biggest problem (or one of them) is that he hasn’t admitted this to himself. This episode forces Loki to confront the worst parts of himself. It uncovers the kernel of decency that he buried long ago—or at least that’s how it seems.
Anyone who has seen Loki in previous movies knows that it’s usual for him to appear one way while feeling another. Or sometimes he actually feels how he appears, but those moments of honesty can change in a blink. Overall, Loki is a delightfully confusing character, so regardless of everything he went through in this episode, we’re probably not getting the whole truth from him (the God of Lies, right?).
Other highlights in the episode are the glimpses of missing parts of Loki scenes in previous movies and Owen Wilson as Mobius. He handles Loki with caution, skepticism, and curiosity. His quiet observations and directness about Loki’s faults get under the God of Mischief’s skin. Being subtly mocked doesn’t go unnoticed by Loki, either, and Mobius is an expert at that.
Although this episode wasn’t fast-paced, it held my attention and provided necessary background presented in an enjoyable way. I can’t wait to see where this series goes.
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