Loki: Where to Watch? Episodes, Casts & Reviews
Loki is Marvel Studios’ flagship Disney+ series created by Michael Waldron and directed by Kate Herron. It follows the Norse God of Mischief, Loki, after the events of Avengers: Endgame. As one of the MCU’s most popular shows, it lays the groundwork for the multiverse saga and gives this beloved character a brand-new arc.
How many seasons and episodes does Loki have?
Loki has two seasons, totaling 12 episodes:
Season 1 (June 9–July 14, 2021; 6 episodes, 45–53 minutes each)
- Chapter 1: “Glorious Purpose”
- Chapter 2: “The Variant”
- Chapter 3: “Lamentis”
- Chapter 4: “The Nexus Event”
- Chapter 5: “Journey Into Mystery”
- Chapter 6: “For All Time. Always.”
Season 2 (October 5–November 9, 2023; 6 episodes)
- Chapter 1: “Ouroboros”
- Chapter 2: “Breaking Brad”
- Chapter 3: “1893”
- Chapter 4: “Heart of the TVA”
- Chapter 5: “Science/Fiction”
- Chapter 6: “Glorious Purpose.”
What is the plot/storyline of Loki?
Loki’s story begins when he escapes with the Tesseract in 2012 during the Avengers’ time heist in Endgame, creating a new branch in the timeline. The Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a bureaucratic organization outside time and space, tasked with preserving the “sacred timeline”—arrests him. Facing erasure, Loki is offered a choice: help hunt a dangerous variant or be wiped from existence.
In Season 1, Loki is teamed with TVA agent Mobius M. Mobius to track a variant responsible for killing TVA staff. That variant is revealed to be Sylvie, a female Loki variant bent on destroying the TVA for pruning her timeline as a child. Stranded on the dying moon Lamentis-1, Loki and Sylvie form an unexpected bond during a “nexus event,” saving each other and alerting the TVA to their existence.
The season finale uncovers that all TVA employees are erased variants, and the Time Keepers are androids—real power lies with “He Who Remains,” a variant of Kang the Conqueror. Sylvie kills him, shattering the sacred timeline and unleashing infinite branching universes.
Season 2 picks up after Loki suffers “time slipping,” his form randomly shifting across eras—likely a consequence of Sylvie’s actions and the new multiverse chaos. The TVA’s Temporal Loom, which weaves all timelines, is overloaded. Loki must master his time-slipping, ally with Mobius, Sylvie, and new TVA technician Ouroboros (“OB”), to stabilize reality.
In the finale, with the Loom irreparably damaged, Loki makes a heroic sacrifice: he strands himself at the end of time so others can live freely, transforming from Trickster God into a true hero and guardian of all timelines.
Core themes include identity, redemption, free will versus destiny, and finding one’s purpose. Loki evolves from power-seeking villain to selfless hero, shouldering an endless duty to protect reality.
What are the casts of Loki?
Loki’s ensemble combines veteran stars and fresh faces:
Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- MCU’s signature Trickster God since Thor (2011). Known for performances in Game of Thrones, Midnight in Paris, and The Night Manager (Golden Globe Best Actor winner).
Owen Wilson as Mobius M. Mobius
- TVA agent whose love of jet skiing brings levity to the sci-fi drama.
Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie
- Female variant of Loki. UK actress noted for Flowers and Casualty; won MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
Key supporting cast:
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Ravonna Renslayer (TVA judge)
- Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15 (TVA hunter)
- Eugene Cordero as Casey (TVA staff)
- Ke Huy Quan as Ouroboros (“OB,” TVA technician; Academy Award winner)
Other notable appearances: Jonathan Majors (He Who Remains), Richard E. Grant (Classic Loki), Neil Ellice (Hunter D-90), Tara Strong (voice of Miss Minutes), Kate Dickie (General Dox). Directors include Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Dan DeLeeuw.
What are the reviews of Loki?
Reddit Reviews
Redditors praise Loki for its character-driven storytelling over spectacle, and for seamlessly integrating MCU lore. One user called it “MCU’s strongest series in years,” highlighting Hiddleston’s and Wilson’s chemistry.
Douban Reviews
On China’s Douban, Loki holds a high rating: Season 1 at 9.2–9.3/10, debuting at 9.3 and topping global series charts for three weeks; Season 2 at 8.8/10. Viewers commend its production values, visual effects, and deep exploration of time.
IMDb Reviews
Loki’s IMDb rating is 8.2/10 from over 450,000 votes. Episode scores include:
- S1 E1 “Glorious Purpose”: 8.6/10
- S1 E2 “The Variant”: 8.7/10
- S1 E4 “The Nexus Event”: 9.0/10
- S1 E5 “Journey Into Mystery”: 8.9/10
- S1 E6 “For All Time. Always”: 8.6/10
- S2 E1 “Ouroboros”: 8.2/10
- S2 E6 “Glorious Purpose”: 9.6/10 (one of the highest-rated MCU episodes).
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
Season 1: 96% critic fresh (54 reviews), consensus praising Hiddleston’s shift from villain to antihero alongside Wilson.
Season 2: climbed from 82% to 93% fresh; 95% audience score.
Critics’ praise includes ComicBook.com’s 4.5/5 for its blend of humor and heart, and Beyond the Trailer’s acclaim for its cinematic quality.
Where to watch Loki online?
Loki streams exclusively on Disney+. Both seasons (12 episodes) are available worldwide with a Disney+ subscription:
- Ad-supported plan: USD 7.99/month
- Ad-free plan: USD 10.99/month or USD 109.99/year
Disney+ is the only legal platform to watch Loki, which also grants access to the wider MCU library.
