Who is this new Loki that the TVA is following?
Episode 2 of Disney Plus’ Loki was incredible. It was full of many great moments but the highlight obviously was the reveal of the Variant a.k.a. the other Loki (a.k.a. Lady Loki). It was a reveal that confirmed all of the rumors that this entity wasn’t going to look like the one we know.
There were plenty of shocking aspects to this. Among them was the Variant being blond and using tricks that the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s God of Mischief wouldn’t use. But this isn’t the only thing that makes them different. The Variant didn’t even want to be called Loki. It made this writer wonder who they are in their home reality.
On that note, here are some possible options that could be true in regards to who this Loki Variant really is.
5. Loki’s daughter
The moment that the Variant didn’t want to be called Loki, this writer thought about Amazing Spider-Man No. 504 – an issue where it’s revealed that the God of Mischief has a daughter. When Spider-Man was shocked, Loki said that he’s had hundreds over the centuries. If it’s true in the 616 Marvel Comics universe, then why not in the MCU?
This could explain why the Variant hates that name. Loki is arrogant enough to name all of his kids after himself. He doesn’t seem like he’d be a good father; too busy trying to take over the universe to pay attention to his children. The Variant could hate the name of the person who abandoned them. This seems to be the most likely scenario.
4. Just Loki
The Variant could just be another God of Mischief. It’s not as fun as the other theories, but it’s still a possibility. What’s funny is this actually may be the most unlikely of all the theories. Marvel Studios isn’t going to just throw another Loki into the mix, right? It’s not as intriguing. Having them be someone – or something – completely different is much more memorable.
There will undoubtedly be a twist to this one’s story within the next few episodes – one that will likely be something we all love.
3. Earth admirer
The name Loki is well known – especially in the magical circles. The part that is also known is that people tend to hate him. The God of Mischief and Lies has been rubbing magic-wielders up the wrong way for centuries. He does whatever he wants to whoever he wants. With that in mind, the Variant may have looked up to him until finding out that he isn’t what they thought he was – or maybe he rejected them. After that, they may have cursed his name. However, if they caused mischief in their reality, it could be a name that won’t leave them.
Or maybe they admire the chaos. The Variant may love everything that the God of Mischief is. They could see the kind of disruption he’s caused over the years and want to do the same. But maybe after going to their universe’s God of Mischief and being rejected, they have a new mission: Show the person they once admired what true chaos looks like. So far, they’re doing an admirable job.
2. A true Asgardian
In most realities, Loki is the son of the Frost Giants. He is cast away for being small and Odin brings him in and raises him as an Asgardian. It’s a common history, but not the only one. There has to be a reality where he is really Odin’s son, right?
Knowing Odin, he probably still treated his child harshly in this potential universe. After who knows how long of having to withstand that torment, this could lead to a change in this Loki’s plans. Instead of one day becoming Asgard’s protector or ruler, they would become the multiverse’s reckoning. Could that be who this Variant has become?
1. Thorsdóttir
The rivalry between Thor and his brother goes beyond the regular comic book continuity. In Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers, we see that Loki’s need to take over Asgard is built into his DNA. They’re also predestined to lose every time. Thor’s brother could have died in his reality during one of their many scuffles and, in order to pay homage to his brother, he may have named his child after him.
That name could have been all the universe needs to turn the Variant evil. It could also explain the blond hair. Imagine being predestined to hate your father. Or perhaps being called Loki makes people hate you. That’s enough to drive anyone mad. The question is: Is that the driving force behind this Loki‘s actions?
What do you think? Who do you think the Variant is in their reality? Let us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments below!