Loki Season 2: First Recations "The Best MCU Series"

The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns with Season 2 of the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite MCU DIsney+ show Loki, after a shaky last few months with ‘Secret Invasion’ falling on its feet. Kevin Fiege now looks to one of his oldest most trusted fan-favorite characters to rekindle the audience’s love for the MCU.

Looking at the first reactions to this new season of Loki, it seems that series does just that. The first critic reactions to the series poured in as embargo on the series broke Monday night. The overall critic consensus on the season looks to be extremely positive, with just 1 or 2 critics finding the series to be a “mixed bag”.

“takes the cake as the best MCU series!”

#Loki S2 really takes the cake as the best MCU series! With some AMAZING sets, high stakes, and an incredibly shocking, interesting, & genre-blending story, I can’t wait to watch more 🥹

Ke Huy Quan is also a phenomenal highlight that I seriously wish had joined the cast in S1! pic.twitter.com/fXKh1D9NkB
— Aubree 🍂 #IStandWithSAGAFTRA (@DreamedOfMagic) October 3, 2023

Aubree from The Streamr calls it “the best MCU series”

“much Faster flowing, thrilling viewing experience”

#Loki Season 2 is awesome! If you liked S1, you’ll love S2 even more. It is relentless story, action packed, and lots of fun. It fixes the pacing issues S1 had and provides a much faster flowing thrilling viewing. Lots of big surprises every episode! OB & Victor Timely are great pic.twitter.com/qt2Gu4bpSS
— Rayyan (@RayyanTCG) October 3, 2023

Our EIC Rayyan praises the Season’s improved pacing!

“Stellar”

#LOKI Season 2 is STELLAR and a finely tuned tale that wastes no time getting back into action. I’ve seen 4 episodes and Tom Hiddleston & Owen Wilson are once again a perfect pair, but it’s Ke Huy Quan who delightfully steals the show. It may be Marvel’s finest season of TV yet. pic.twitter.com/Eb3Gzsfl5s
— Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) October 3, 2023

Daniel Baptista of The Movie Podcast calls the season “Stellar”!

“intense, intimate deep dive”

#LokiSeason2 is an intense, intimate deep dive on the nuance of free will vs pre-determinism.
Whacky sci-fi ideas engross the terrifying world of the TVA but the integrity of the epic story is the emotional depths granted to its remarkable ensemble.
4 Eps in it's MCU in top form. pic.twitter.com/c2VdypyRtD
— Rennywise @ LFF (@RenGeekness) October 3, 2023

RenGeekness praises the nuance and deeper exploration in the Season!

“Flawless” “mixed bag”

#LokiSeason2 is a mixed bag so far.

Ep 1-2 exposition heavy with rushed conclusions to select story lines that had me puzzled..

Ep 3-4 FLAWLESS & has some of my favorite stuff from this entire show. Some choices even had my jaw drop on the floor in a good way! Loved these two pic.twitter.com/she1qC6Dqn
— Zach Pope (@popetheking) October 3, 2023

YouTuber Zach Pope calls the series a mixed bag, but sayss Episodes 3 and 4 are flawless!

“A major return to form for Marvel Studios”

Loki season 2 is a major return to form for Marvel Shows. After MCU misfires, it gives us a transcendent season that'll satisfy fans of all kinds. The third episode is must-watch TV. Ke Huy Quan is magnificent, alongside more amazing work as Loki from Tom Hiddleston. #Loki pic.twitter.com/TsObiFUdmr
— Hunter Bolding (@HunterBVideo) October 3, 2023

Hunter Bolding calls it a “major return to form for Marvel Studios”!

“Best writing on Disney+”

‘LOKI’ Season 2 (seen 4/6 episodes) is genuinely the best throw from the MCU in a while. Benson and Moorhead show confidence I haven’t seen in some time from Marvel; combining that aesthetic brashness with Eric Martin’s incredible writing, and Natalie Holt’s commanding score;… pic.twitter.com/L66EFCc8M4
— Mo (@mohooosen) October 3, 2023

Mo Hoosen of The Streamr praises the season’s writing, and calls for showrunner Eric Martin to be considered to write the MCU’s X-Men project.

So overall critics seem to love the first 4 episodes of Loki Season 2, praising its deeper themes, pacing, writing, and calling it the best MCU series to date. Some critics have found the story hard to follow, but still agree that it is mostly great. All critics agree that the series will have to stick its landing like Season 1 to avoid the fate of past less successfull MCU Disney+ entries.

Watch Loki Season 2 on Disney+ this Tuessday October 5 at 6 pm PT!

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