‘Loki’ season 2 episode 2 review: Time to flex the acting muscles

After last week’s remarkable season 2 premiere, we were wondering if Loki would be able to maintain its modus operandi of putting characters over plot in most instances. In many of the Marvel Studios-produced TV shows, sometimes it’s hard to find some breathing room amidst all the action and adventure. It’s not a coincidence that the most respected Marvel TV shows are the ones able to slow things down a bit and let the actors dive deep into who their characters are and where they come from. WandaVision, Loki, Hawkeye,…

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Loki season 2 episode 1 review: A new hope for Marvel in the TV realm

It’s no secret Marvel Studios hasn’t had a great 2023. After the third Ant-Man movie failed to convince critics and casual viewers alike and to crack the $500 million barrier at the global box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 offered much-needed respite, though most reviewers and moviegoers linked its success to James Gunn’s seemingly endless winning streak doing comic book adaptations. Later came the heavily reshot Secret Invasion, which is widely regarded as the weakest Marvel show released so far on Disney Plus, and ranks as the second-worst…

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