Hey there, Marvel enthusiasts! Loki's back with another thrilling episode, and we're here to unravel all the hidden gems and Easter eggs it has in store for us. From nods to classic comics to playful references from history, Loki Season 2, Episode 2 has it all. So, let's dive right into the world of the God of Mischief and Agent Mobius.
Breaking Brad and Rogue TVA Hunter: First things first, the episode's title, "Breaking Brad," is a clever wink at the famous series Breaking Bad. It's a double play as the TVA's Hunter X-5, now known as Brad Wolfe, goes rogue and defies the rules by creating a life on the Sacred Timeline. Loki even attempts to break Brad within the confinements of an energy cube.
Loki and Mobius Time-Travel to 1977: Our dynamic duo lands in 1977, right at a London movie premiere. This year isn't just any year; it's when Star Wars: A New Hope made its cinematic debut. A fantastic nod to the year Star Wars, like Marvel Studios, became a part of the Disney family.
A Surprise Eternals Appearance: As Loki and Mobius stroll through London, they pass by movie posters, one of which features a Bollywood film starring one of Kingo's "family members." This hints at Kumail Nunjiani's Eternals character, who claimed to be from a long line of identical actors, last seen in the 2021 MCU event.
The Mysterious Phone Ranger: Right after Kingo's poster, there's another one for a movie titled "Phone Ranger." This one's a deep dive into Marvel's obscure heroes. The Phone Ranger, with the real name A.G Bell (a nod to the phone inventor), briefly fought crime in the comics by harnessing alien tech and controlling communication devices worldwide.
Zaniac (Brad Wolfe): Loki and Mobius discover that Hunter X-5, now Brad Wolfe, has gone rogue in 1977. He's starring in "Zaniac!," a movie about a serial killer. In the comics, Brad Wolfe was a movie star transformed by radiation, gaining superhuman abilities. This transformation put him at odds with none other than Thor. Are we in for a similar Zaniac transformation in the MCU?
Unraveling the Bridgette Bardot Mystery: During the Zaniac! premiere, a reporter asks Brad Wolfe about his rumored relationship with Bridgette Bardot. In history, Bardot was a prominent French model, singer, and actress. Brad Wolfe remains tight-lipped about the rumors but celebrates his meteoric rise as a movie star.
Classic and New MCU Powers: When facing off with X-5, Loki showcases his classic powers like duplication casting, green magical energy blasts, and various illusions. But there's a fresh addition: Loki uses his own shadows to immobilize X-5, an impressive new power for the God of Mischief.
A Touch of Loki's Past: During a pie break with Mobius, Loki reflects on his history. He mentions his anger towards his brother and father, leading to the Earth invasion in The Avengers. Loki humorously recalls the time he threw Tony Stark out of a window because his scepter and the Mind Stone failed to corrupt Iron Man's mind.
Sylvie in Broxton, Oklahoma: Loki persuades Hunter X-5 to spill the beans about Sylvie's whereabouts, leading to a reunion with Sylvie in Broxton, Oklahoma. In Marvel comics, Broxton played a significant role as Asgard's new home, linked to Loki's path to redemption.
Sylvie's Impressive Kill Count: We knew Sylvie took down several TVA Minutemen in Loki season 1. In this episode, Hunter X-5 reveals an exact number: a staggering 400 TVA agents. Sylvie's powers and skills are not to be underestimated.
Sylvie's New Treasure: The episode ends with Sylvie unveiling He Who Remains' talisman, a highly advanced device similar to the TVA's TemPad. It holds various tools and temporal abilities, suggesting Sylvie's exciting adventures in upcoming episodes, despite her initial reluctance to join Loki at the TVA.
There you have it, folks! Loki Season 2, Episode 2 is a treasure trove of Easter eggs, and we can't wait to see how these references play out in the rest of the season. Stick around for more Marvel magic!
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