Loki’s Unexpected Pruning: The Leading Suspects Unveiled
Loki’s triumphant return to Disney Plus for a second season has once again captivated fans, offering twists, turns, and new mysteries to unravel. With the MCU fully immersed in the perplexing world of time travel, navigating this expanded universe has become an art form. Yet, the climactic moment of Loki’s season 2 opener left everyone with a burning question: Who pruned the God of Mischief?
The Mystery Deepens
The sudden and unexpected pruning of Loki has left viewers in suspense. The act seemed both urgent and crucial, considering Loki’s precarious position amidst Time Slipping—a complex form of time travel. Distracted by Sylvie, Loki nearly missed his self-pruning window. Enter the mystery figure, who executed the act just in the nick of time. Was this an act of mercy or malevolence?
“It’s easy to presume that the person who pruned Loki was trying to kill the God of Mischief, but that might not be the case.”
Rundown of The Usual (and Not-So-Usual) Suspects
Renslayer: The Obvious Choice?
Judge Renslayer, with her intricate ties to the TVA and a possible vendetta against Loki, emerges as a prime suspect. Yet, her methods tend to be more overt and confrontational than the stealthy pruning witnessed.
“Still, it doesn’t seem like Renslayer’s style not to gloat before murdering her enemies.”
Score: 6/10
Kang: The Sinister Overlord
Kang’s motives are clear—vengeance against Loki and Sylvie for their role in He Who Remains’ death. However, this powerful figure is not known for subtle ambushes, making his involvement seem unlikely.
“No, like Renslayer, if Kang had attacked Loki, he would have either gloated about it or made a show of it.”
Score: 1/10
Mobius: The Time-Traveling Friend
Mobius, as Loki’s ally and confidant, may have had the best intentions. Yet, the complexities of time travel and their friendship’s dynamics cast doubt on this theory.
“Let’s score this a 7/10.”
Sylvie: The Unpredictable Savior
Sylvie’s actions have always been unpredictable. Her deep connection with Loki and her understanding of time travel position her as a frontrunner.
“She’s also not the chattiest either, and we can imagine her pruning her ex-boyfriend/temporal counterpart without saying a word.”
Score: 9/10
Loki: The Self-Inflicted Pruning?
Could Loki have pruned himself in a bizarre twist of fate and self-loathing? Only time (and the next episode) will reveal the truth.
Score: 5/10
Awaiting the Verdict
While the identity of Loki’s ‘pruner’ remains shrouded in mystery, fans are eagerly analyzing every detail. For those hungry for more, a plethora of other spoiler guides delve deep into the world of Loki, exploring topics such as Time Slipping, the enigmatic call at the episode’s end, and the significance of the post-credit scenes. One thing’s for certain—Loki’s adventures in season 2 promise to be as enthralling as ever.
