3 best (and 2 worst) fakeout deaths in the MCU

3. Loki

In the MCU, no other character has mastered the art of faking their own deaths like Loki, the God of Mischief. Numerous times, has he seemingly met his end only to return, teasing audiences with his enigmatic tricks.

However, one specific fakeout death stands out among the many — the gripping opening scene of Avengers: Infinity War. Loki’s attempted deception, offering his services to Thanos, spirals into a heart-wrenching confrontation. As the Mad Titan demands the Tesseract, Loki kneels in reluctant obedience, but his hidden knife betrays his true intentions. In a moment of shocking brutality, Thanos ends the God of Mischief’s life before his brother Thor’s eyes.

This pivotal moment marked Loki’s transformation from villain to anti-hero, leaving fans clinging to the hope that it was yet another ruse. But unlike previous instances, this time it seemed real — Loki’s journey appeared to have met its final destination.

Check out the emotional death scene of Loki below.

Just when we thought Loki’s story had reached its mournful conclusion, a captivating twist redefined his fate. A variant of the beloved character emerged, breathing new life into the MCU’s narrative landscape. This dramatic resurrection unfolded with the introduction of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in the thrilling series, Loki, which debuted on Disney+ in June 2021.

In this enthralling new chapter, Loki found himself navigating the intricacies of time and reality, taking fans on an exhilarating journey through alternate dimensions and unforeseen possibilities. The TVA’s introduction not only brought back the God of Mischief but also expanded the MCU’s horizons, offering fresh and exciting storytelling avenues!