Uncover the Back to the Future Easter Egg in the Latest Loki Episode

Did you notice the humorous reference to the 1980s iconic film Back to the Future in the latest episode of Loki? Season 2 Episode 4 of Loki is packed with thrilling action, intense drama, and a spectacular cliffhanger that ranks among the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Read our review of the instalment, titled 'Heart of the TVA', here. We'll also delve into the speculation surrounding the significance of the final moments of the episode. Additionally, there's an enjoyable reference to Back to the Future, which we'll elucidate on.

Did you spot this Back to the Future reference in the latest Loki?

In the most recent episode of Loki, titled Ouroboros, an intriguing encounter takes place approximately 10 minutes into the episode. Our beloved character OB, also known as Ouroboros, becomes mesmerized when he comes face to face with Victor Timely. Filled with excitement, they eagerly exchange signatures in each other's TVA manuals. Subsequently, OB unveils a fascinating creation to Victor, as well as to Loki, Mobius, and Sylvie.

Wheeling out a remarkable piece of equipment to illustrate his plan for resolving their time-travel predicaments, OB presents: "Behold, here's a model I fabricated for the Loom. Please disregard the mediocre and hasty craftsmanship. It is not built to scale, and I only managed to apply a single coat of paint. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to carve out figures to represent all of us. I must admit, having Victor witness this is truly embarrassing."

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Doc Brown showcases his extraordinary model to Marty McFly in the movie Back to the Future.

Mobius assures him that he is being too critical of himself, as the model is clearly extraordinary. This brings to mind a scene from "Back to the Future" that occurs approximately 70 minutes into the movie. In this scene, Doc Brown presents a remarkably impressive gadget to elucidate his plan for resolving Marty McFly's time-travel predicament.

Apologizing for the crude appearance of the model, Doc says to Marty, "I didn't have enough time to construct it to scale or paint it." Similar to Mobius, Marty is greatly impressed and offers reassurance to his friend, patting him on the back and stating, "It's good."

The Loki scene serves as a clever callback to perhaps the most iconic time-travel story in history. It is worth noting that this is not the first instance in which the MCU has referenced BTTF. In Avengers: Endgame, Scott Lang controversially dismisses the movie's plot as "a bunch of bullsh*t" (see above clip).

Stream Loki Season 2 Episodes 1-4 now on Disney Plus. Sign up for Disney Plus here. Also, explore our other coverage: What is the airing time of Loki Season 2 Episode 3 on Disney Plus? Learn about the cast and characters of Loki Season 2. Check out the release schedule for Season 2. Discover when Loki Season 2 takes place in the MCU timeline. Get an explanation of Ke Huy Quan's Ouroboros.

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