Loki season 2: All 6 episodes ranked from worst to best
2. Episode 5, “Science/Fiction”
“Science/Fiction,” a top episode, is really special for a few big reasons. First off, it’s a great mix of exciting time travel stuff and really touching moments with the characters.
The episode starts with a bang, literally, when Loki somehow makes it out of a huge explosion at the TVA headquarters. This scene is super dramatic and really pulls you in. Then, when the TVA starts getting all twisty and weird, it adds a fun, almost dream-like touch to the story, which is a cool mix of sci-fi and fantasy. But the best part is how we get to see more of Loki’s softer side.
As he jumps through different timelines, we see him in ways we haven’t before. He tries to find his friends who don’t remember their adventures together, like Mobius, who’s now just a guy named Don, and Hunter B-15, who’s become Dr. Verity Willis. This makes the story really touching and sticks with you, and it makes you feel for Loki in a way we never did when he posed as a villain in Avengers and other MCU appearances.
The episode also does a great job showing why Loki acts the way he does. He’s struggling to control his jumps through time, which really shows the mess inside his head and how much he wants to connect with others. Dr. A.D. Doug (O.B. in a different timeline) steps in to make a device to help bring everyone back together, which makes the story even more interesting.
Then there’s a big moment when Sylvie won’t help Loki, and he has to face his fear of being alone. This is a huge deal for Loki and it shows us just how much he’s changed. Also, the way the show portrays the timelines getting all stretched and weird is not only cool to look at, but it also represents how Loki’s world is falling apart.
The end, where Loki finally gets a grip on his time-traveling by thinking of someone important, really shows how he’s grown from a troublemaker to someone who can change his own story. This mix of a great story, amazing visuals, and emotional depth makes “Science/Fiction” the second best episode in the second season of Loki.