Ouroboros

It isn't a secret that I was a massive fan of the first season of "Loki," loving the more sci-fi-oriented premise that it had and it's overall storytelling, culminating in a finale that still hasn't been topped by any of the MCU Disney+ shows. A lot of the creative team behind the original opted not to return for the second season, so it was obvious that it was going to feel a little different in its execution. And after a few years off, it's back. And if the premiere tells us anything, it's that this show hasn't missed a beat and is better than ever.

It doesn't take a long time for the season to put us right back into the cliffhanger of the first. However, it's also clear that they're not going to dwell on the mystery of how he ended up in that specific timeline, because it's very quickly back to business for our lead characters. What this episode succeeds so perfectly at is the exact same thing that the first season's premiere did, which is properly setting up the world that the show is set in. They don't need a ton of set-up this time around, but the little that they need to get off the table, they do quickly and effectively. They then have time to focus on world building, including an introduction to a great new character played by Ke Huy Quan, before giving us a sense of what this season is going to actually be about. Granted, this episode is a little light on actual plot progression, but a few well-placed hints and an intriguing post-credits scene, was enough to at least move the bricks a little forward. Hopefully, they'll get right into it in the next episode. Despite the change in creatives, the style seems very much intact, and the direction is actually a little better this time around, with Justin Benson and Aaron Morehead attaining the look of the show, but putting a little more vibrancy in their direction. It also goes into the performances, which are all great, especially Hiddleston and Wilson, who easily rekindle that budding chemistry from season one.

"Ouroboros" is a thrilling return to the MCU's greatest TV show to date, and it's an awaited one that puts you right back into it. The world is as booming as ever and there's a lot to explore, so despite the episode's lack of real plot progression, the world building is definitely good enough here.

I don't think it could've been better. This was a fantastic opening episode to the season. Hits the ground running immediately picking up where Season 1 left off and does not stop. That's one of the things I loved about this episode. It was intense and stressful and had me on the edge of my seat. The production design, cinematography and music remain some of the best parts of the series as well continuing from season 1. All of the actors including Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Ke Huy Quan, etc all are amazing here in the episode as well. Hiddleston does a really great job here portraying the various emotions Loki experiences here.

This is a great start for the season. The thing that I think this episode did the best was its portrayal of the absolute chaos that the TVA was in. The whole episode was so chaotic and it was just so fun to watch. It also raises a lot of questions and intrigue for the rest of the season and makes you want to keep watching. Overall, I just love what they did with this episode and think it's an amazing start to hopefully another amazing season of this show. The first season left off on such a great cliffhanger and this season picked up right where it left off in a wildly entertaining fashion. Great episode, and fantastic season premiere.

Time went fast while enjoying this brand new episode. A fantastic way to kick off the new season. It starts right were it ended two years ago. Tom & Owen chemistry is addictive. My God, I could watch at them for hours and still feel entertained. Finally I have a good feeling and more faith again into marvel studios. I really didn't like the previous series and latest movies ( besides Guardian ). Loki will drive us through the multiverse saga to the upcoming events. Ke Huy Quan deserves flowers man I'm enjoying this guy so much. He's finally getting these kinda roles. He absolutely won all hearts at his debut. I have a feeling that his character will play a big role through the season. Ever since Hawkeye I'm really excited for the next episode.

The first season had some issues, and you can find problems or complaints if you want to, but the first season was still fun. Or, perhaps, interesting is a better word.

This started a lot better. Sure it is just the first episode, but this has all the quality that the first season was missing. The first season was fun yea, but I too had a lot of complaints. Here, so far, I have no real complaints.

The best thing about this episode, and the show in general, is the banter and dialogue between Tom and Owen. Those two are amazing actors and they sell all that is going on. If it wasn't for those two this might be too ridiculous. The other actors are also great and help sell the story. Which leads me into:

The story.

The storyline is fantastic. Very weird, very out there, and very thought-provoking. I do no really know why it works, but it does. I thought it was a bit iffy the first season, but now I buy it.

Very much looking forward to the next episode. 8/10.