The Surprising Revelation You Missed: How the Latest Marvel Details Fuel the Ultimate Character Theory in Loki Season 2

Summary

New details from Marvel Studios suggest that Ke Huy Quan's character, known as OB, will play a significant role in Loki season 2.

OB, whose full name is speculated to be Ouroboros, is the latest addition to the TVA team. Functioning as the supplier of technology and gadgets to Loki and Mobius, OB is comparable to James Bond's renowned character, "Q." The name "OB" and its association with the Ouroboros symbol suggests a profound link between Loki and OB, potentially rooted in Norse mythology and the enigmatic World Serpent.

New information from Marvel Studios further supports the popular theory about the best new character in Loki season 2. Tom Hiddleston, reprising his role as the God of Mischief, will be joined by Owen Wilson as Agent Mobius and Sophia Di Martino as Loki's variant, Sylvie. Alongside familiar faces, there will also be the introduction of new characters, including Ke Huy Quan, who will portray a new agent at the TVA.

In the first trailer for Loki season 2, Quan's character, OB, is revealed as the TVA agent responsible for Repairs and Advancements. Agent Mobius seeks OB's assistance when Loki is discovered experiencing "time-slipping," an unusual condition within the TVA. Despite OB's belief that this should not be possible, the mischievous God finds himself unpredictably bouncing through time and space. It is highly likely that "OB" is merely a nickname for Ke Huy Quan's new character in the Loki series.

Ke Huy Quan's Character Revealed As OB Makes His Rumored Name More Likely

Quan was rumored to be cast as Ouroboros in Loki season 2. Ouroboros would be a new character at the Time Variance Authority, providing Loki and Mobius with technological advancements and gadgets. This character would essentially fulfill the role of the James Bond character "Q" within the TVA. The rumors are supported by the reveal of the character's name, "OB," and his confirmed job. Given the events of the finale of Loki's first season, it is reasonable to assume that OB will have a significant role in the aftermath of the collapse of the Sacred Timeline. Additionally, OB will assist Loki in resolving his "time-slipping" symptoms.

The name "Ouroboros" originates from ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology. It is a circular symbol of a snake consuming its own tail, representing infinity and the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. This name is appropriate for a TVA agent, much like how Agent Mobius is named after the Mobius strip, a mathematical surface with a single continuous side. In fact, Tony Stark used an inverted Mobius strip to devise time travel in Endgame. However, it is possible that the name Ouroboros holds even more significance for Loki himself.

Loki Season 2 Theory About Ouroboros' Importance Explained

In the original Marvel comics, there exists a magical conduit called the Oculus Ouroboros. The villain Admiral Ouroboros, known as an adversary of the Silver Surfer, is also associated with it. What adds intrigue to this is the connection to Loki himself and Norse mythology, where the Ouroboros symbol is linked to Jörmungandr, the World Serpent.

According to Norse mythology, Ragnarök, the catastrophic event that brings about the end of the world, is said to transpire when the World Serpent releases its own tail. Interestingly, the World Serpent is also one of Loki's offspring, suggesting a deeper relationship between Loki and the Oculus Ouroboros. This implies that in the upcoming season of Loki, which will be available for streaming on October 6th, Ke Huy Quan's character "OB" may harbor a greater malevolence than initially perceived.