Loki Season 2 Head Writer Addresses Marvel's Influence on Avengers 5 & 6 Setup: We Maintained Our Creative Independence
Loki Season 2 Head Writer Reveals Marvel's Collaborative Approach: We Were Given Creative Freedom - Martin and his team were empowered to seamlessly set up the next Avengers installment in a natural and organic manner, enhancing the overall storyline
Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for Loki season 2!
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Marvel did not insist on Loki season 2 directly laying the groundwork for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars.
Throughout Loki, there has been a gradual development leading up to the upcoming Avengers films, which involves the introduction of the multiverse and the character Kang the Conqueror.
While examining Kang's introduction, Loki season 2 has remained loyal to its narrative and characters, highlighting their development and unique storylines.
In spite of expanding upon the central antagonist of the Multiverse Saga, head writer Eric Martin assures that Marvel did not intend for Loki season 2 to directly lay the groundwork for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ series follows Tom Hiddleston's titular God of Mischief as he prepares for the arrival of Kang the Conqueror and endeavors to prevent the larger multiverse from crumbling after the demise of He Who Remains. Loki and Mobius attempted to seek assistance from one of Kang's variations, Victor Timely, only to witness his instant and shocking demise in the cliffhanger of episode 4. This incident seemingly marks the elimination of the sole benevolent variant of the villain thus far.
Our website had an exclusive interview with Head Writer Eric Martin, discussing the latest episode of the show, Loki season 2, episode 5, titled "Science/Fiction". When asked about whether Marvel had specific plans for the season to set up Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, Martin confirmed that there was no pressure from the studio to do so. This allowed him and his writing team the freedom to focus on creating the best season of television possible. Martin's response is summarized below:
No, we were lucky enough to have the freedom to solely concentrate on writing the best season of TV we could. There were no obligations or requirements imposed on us. Our goal was simply to excel and deliver exceptional work.
How Loki Has Already Set Up The Next Avengers Without Feeling Forced
Since the first season of the Disney+ show, Loki has consistently been building towards the future Avengers movies by introducing the concept of the multiverse and giving a glimpse of Kang the Conqueror in He Who Remains. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania appeared to be a significant step forward, featuring an actual variant of Kang, but unfortunately, he was killed off in the climax of the movie. However, the post-credits scene revealed the Council of Kangs, a group of variants plotting a multiverse war.
Loki season 2 has provided hints about the MCU's progression towards The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, including the introduction of Victor Timely and Loki's concerns about Kang's impending arrival. Interestingly, episode 4 seemingly killed off this variant, but episode 5 has suggested the possibility of his rescue, as Loki gains control over his time-slipping abilities. The penultimate episode concluded with Loki returning to the TVA just moments before Timely's demise, indicating that Timely may not only be saved but also have a role in The Multiverse Saga.
The Loki season 2 finale premieres on Disney+ on Thursday, November 9th, as the show has continued to delve into Kang and his impending arrival. Despite this exploration, critics and audiences have praised the show for its faithfulness to its narrative and characters, with a focus on the growth of familiar faces and the significance of their individual storylines alongside their collective efforts to preserve the multiverse. Rather than utilizing Majors' expanded role to introduce multiple variants, the show has chosen to prioritize the development of its established characters. With reports suggesting that the season 2 finale will lay the groundwork for The Kang Dynasty more directly, viewers will be intrigued to witness the conclusion of these storylines in conjunction with the introduction of Kang.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Loki, I am thrilled to hear that Marvel did not insist on Loki season 2 directly laying the groundwork for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. This allowed the writers to focus on creating the best season of television possible, and it shows. The show has been praised for its faithfulness to its narrative and characters, with a focus on the growth of familiar faces and the significance of their individual storylines alongside their collective efforts to preserve the multiverse.
I am also intrigued by the way the show has been hinting at the MCU's progression towards The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The introduction of Victor Timely and Loki's concerns about Kang's impending arrival are just a few examples of how the show is setting the stage for what is to come. I can't wait to see how these storylines conclude in the season finale and how they will tie into the larger MCU.
