Age of MCU: Top 6 Loki Moments in Thor: The Dark World

3. Loki Smash

In an attempt to save Jane from Malakith, Frigga, the wife of Odin and mother of Thor and Loki, is killed. It’s a tragic, sombre moment, that’s made even more heart breaking when Loki receives the news. And how does he react? Does he not care? Does he laugh? Does he cry? No. He appears to have no reaction at first. Then, he turns his back to us, pauses… and sends the objects in his room flying with magic. Oh yeah. He’s upset all right.

The invader of Earth, the God of Evil, Loki… grieves like the rest of us. and what’s more, he can’t even bear to show his emotions to anyone. This was the moment that made us all cry like little babies. Well, it made ME cry like a little baby. And I’m English. We’re only allowed to cry three times in our lives. And thanks to this movie I’m down to one. The other time was when I found out that Disney had bought Lucasfilm. I’m still not over that one!

2. Move over Scruffington

When Thor visits Loki in prison to ask him to help in his escape from Asgard, he’s met with Loki’s usual confident self. Thor isn’t buying it though, and calls out his bluff. Turns out it was just another illusion, as in reality the cell has been trashed and Loki is slumped against the wall, dishevelled and emotionally drained.

This is actually a really important moment for Loki’s character, as it’s the first time that we’ve seen him truly vulnerable. At least emotionally. The death of his mother was just too much for him. God, look at him! I just want to hold him and tell him that everything’s going to be alright. Shhhh, shhhh. It’s okay. It’s okay. I’ve got you.

1. Plot Twist!

PSYCHE! He’s not dead after all! Gotcha! Yep, turns out that Loki dying was just another illusion. And after Thor and Jane left, he made his way back to Asgard and did… something… to Odin, allowing Loki to impersonate him and rule over Asgard! Oh no! In the words of M. Night “I deserve to be publicly flogged for The Last Airbender” Shyamalan: “What a twist!”.

What does this mean for the MCU? Will Thor uncover the truth? Will Loki pretend to be Odin forever? Will Heimdall ever find true love? Will LAdy Sif recover the Heart of the Ocean from the bottom of the sea? Will Volstagg deal with his crippling fear of gerbils? Okay, I made a few of those up. Thor’s living on Earth, he’s not going to find out anytime soon.