Loki (TV series)/Trivia

A list of trivia related to Loki.
==References to the Marvel Cinematic Universe==
*The first scenes of Glorious Purpose consist of mostly reused footage from Avengers: Endgame.
*When Miss Minutes talks about the multiverse in her presentation during Glorious Purpose, she mentions how a nexus event gone wrong could cause the multiverse to branch out into "madness", subtly hinting to the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which the series connects to. 
*Loki's arrival in the Gobi Desert parallels Iron Man's landing after escaping the Ten Rings in Iron Man. Upon arriving, Loki recites the speech he made at the start of The Avengers.
*Later in the episode, he watches footage from his previous actions in Thor and The Avengers discovers what happened to his main timeline counterpart by watching footage from Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, and Avengers: Infinity War.
* In The Variant, Loki discovers that the actions of the Revengers caused Ragnarök, as depicted in Thor: Ragnarok. He later uses this event to attempt to explain his theory about Sylvie Laufeydottir's location to Mobius M. Mobius.
*Loki's landings in The Variant, after being punched by Sylvie, and Lamentis, after jumping off a train, are similar to his landing in Thor: Ragnarok after Doctor Strange brings him back from a dimension where he fell for half an hour.
*In Glorious Purpose, Loki's final words to Mobius and Sylvie are, "For you. For all of us", which is the last words he said to Thor and Odin in Thor before he fell into a wormhole.
*In the film Deadpool & Wolverine, when Deadpool sees Alioth in the Void, he mentions the latter's appearance in Loki: Season One, Episode Five: Journey Into Mystery.
==References to Marvel Comics==
*The series features the MCU debut of Marvel Comics characters Ravonna Renslayer, Mobius M. Mobius, and the Time-Keepers. It also features the MCU debut of the Time Variance Authority.
*In Glorious Purpose, one of the TVA's structures has the term "T-282" on it. This is a nod to The Mighty Thor #282, which featured an incarnation of Kang the Conqueror known as Immortus.
**Later, when the tape about Loki's life ends, it is shown to be labelled "ETH-616", a reference to Earth-616, which is the main continuity in the comics.
*The song that Sylvie Laufeydottir plays at the start of the episode is "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Taylor, which was featured in the comic Vote Loki #2.
**Additionally, the scene takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, which was the home of former Marvel Comics writer and editor Mark Gruenwald, whom the TVA staff in the comics were modelled after due to his grasp on continuity.
*Later, in Ravonna Renslayer's office, a collection of relics of past missions from agents under her command is seen, much like how Kang the Conqueror, Renslayer's love interest in the comics, keeps a collection of "trophies" from his past victories.
*As Loki reads files in the TVA's library, a floor with the number 372 can be seen, a nod to The Mighty Thor #372, the first appearance of the Time-Keepers.
*Renslayer's number during her time as a Hunter was A-23, a reference to the comic Avengers #23, in which she made her debut.
*The Citadel at the End of Time resembles Dr. Doom's castle from the 2015 Secret Wars event.
*He Who Remains mentions he and his variants were allies before the Multiversal War, a reference to the Council of Kangs from the comics.
==Episode Titles==
*Glorious Purpose has two meanings:
**It references the speech Loki made after being transported to Earth in The Avengers, which he tries to repeat at the start after arriving in the Gobi Desert.
**It also alludes to Loki's overall opinion of himself, which is shattered throughout the episode as he discovers the Time Variance Authority's nigh-omnipotence and his lack of free will. Loki repeats the episode title to Hunter B-15 before their fight, after he discovers his original timeline self's death at the hands of Thanos.
**It is also the first title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be used twice in the same show.
*The Variant references Sylvie Laufeydottir, a Variant of Loki who had mainly been referred to as "The Variant" prior to her name being revealed.
*Lamentis is the name of the planet whose moon Sylvie are Loki are trapped on in the episode.
*Journey Into Mystery is the name of the comic book series in which Loki, Sif, Thor, Korg (through a retcon) and several other characters made their debuts.
==Unorganized Trivia == 
*On June 6, 2021, the Loki variant (for now) featured in the series was confirmed to be gender fluid in the latest teaser that Disney+ released for promotional purposes of the show.Loki's Gender Fluidity in Disney+ Series Confirmed by Latest Teaser - TV Line
*On June 7, 2021, according to Kate Herron, the 1995 film Se7enwas a very heavy influence for her when she began to craft the six-part Tom Hiddleston-led series that debuted on June 9. In addition, head writer Michael Waldron of the stylized show that in addition to Fincher being an influence for them on the show, the elusive serial killer known as the Zodiac was also “a big influence in the writers room”.‘Loki’: Villainous Marvel TV Series Heavily Influenced By David Fincher, EP Admits - Deadline
*Some additional inspirations were also The Silence of the Lambs a film that was released in 1991.The new Loki show was heavily influenced by three of the best serial killer movies ever made - Joe.ie
*On June 8, 2021, it was revealed by the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account that a new perk is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and that instead of making a "big flashy video" to show it off, in the end the service decided to go "with something a little more... Lowkey" (a pun on Loki's name).June 8th, 2021 Tweet - Twitter
*On June 9, 2021, Josta, the obscure and now defunct '90s Energy Drink was given a sly shout-out by having it be featured in the series premiere as it was drank by Mobius M. Mobius, who is portrayed by Owen Wilson.Why the Obscure '90s Energy Drink Josta Makes a Cameo in 'Loki' - Thrillist
* On June 10, 2021, per Samba TV reports, it was revealed that the Loki TV series’ Wednesday premiere drew in 890K U.S. households, which the third-party streaming stat org said is “the largest US premiere-day audience for any of Marvel’s Disney+ shows”. As a result, Loki bested the first day of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier which drew 759k and WandaVision, which for its part drew 655k. In addition, Loki's viewership also bested the four-day premiere weekend of Cruella on Disney+.‘Loki’ First-Day Viewership Scores Record For Disney+/Marvel Series, Per Samba TV - Deadline
*On June 11, 2021, some merchandise for the show began to show like a Loki Mock Neck Mesh Inset Panel Dress at Hot Topic, and some posters seen on the first episode of the series were made available on the website Displate.Her Universe Marvel Loki Mock Neck Mesh Inset Panel Dress - Hot TopicLoki Posters - Displate
*On June 12, 2021, according to Kate Herron, the Time Variance Authority instructional video in Glorious Purpose, the series premiere which features the character of Miss Minutes (voiced by Tara Strong) was hand-drawn and was made by the people at Titmouse Inc. who are behind Venture Bros, which is one of her favorite shows.Loki Director Kate Herron Shares Inspirations Behind Miss Minutes Video - Comicbook.com 
*On June 24, 2021, it was revealed that Loki is the most in-demand series in the world. However, while it's quickly moved up the charts in the US, Netflix's Stranger Things was still the top series for this week of June 2021.'Loki' is the biggest streaming show worldwide, but has yet to top a Netflix hit in the US - Business Insider
*On June 26, 2021, it was announced through Fortnite's official Twitter account that Loki is the next addition to the Crew Pack and shows that skin is finally available for players starting in July 2021.Loki Is Finally Coming To Fortnite In July - Techstory
*On June 30, 2021, it was announced by Disney+ that a new Marvel-themed short from The Simpsons would premiere on the streaming platform on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
** In the short, titled: “The Good, The Bart, and The Loki”, The God of Mischief is banished from Asgard yet again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield's mightiest heroes. In the crossover event—paying tribute to the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as its villains. With Loki ultimately joining forces with none other than Bart Simpson himself.Marvel-Themed ‘Simpsons’ Short Featuring Tom Hiddleston To Debut On Disney+ In July - Deadline
*On July 1, 2021, Sophia Di Martino revealed via social media that thanks to a simple costume alteration, it in turn made her life as a breastfeeding mom that much easier while filming Loki.How Sophia Di Martino’s ‘Loki’ Costume Was Designed to Support the New Mom on Set - Hollywood Reporter
*In a deleted tweet posted by Marvel Studios Canada on July 10, 2021, Hunter B-15 was accidentally listed as a Loki variant. Eric Martin and Kate Herron later commented it on Twitter. Herron joked about it saying "I did not know this was #HunterB15 past. Another twist!", but she clarified that she was "100% joking".Loki Finale 'Spoiler' Debunked By Disney+ Writer
*Michael Waldron celebrated his birthday in Loki's studio with a cake of Alligator Loki in 2019.Michael Waldron on Twitter
*Elon Musk liked the show, and compared it with a "live-action with a long romance ark".Elon Musk on Twitter
*DeObia Oparei suggested that the Nexus event story of Boastful Loki could have some truth.'Boastful' Loki Actor Speaks the Truth About Captain America & Iron Man Line (Exclusive)
*On July 15, 2021 Eric Martin revealed that in one version of the walk through the Citadel at the End of Time on the episode For All Time. Always., Loki and Sylvie would fight against a series of the greatest warriors across the timeline. And also another part with a vast display room where He Who Remains kept artifacts from the timeline, like a massive version of the Ravonna Renslayer's one.Eric Martin on Twitter
** Martin also described He Who Remains as "Almost like a young tech CEO. As much a genius as they are charlatan".
*All the building and architecture of the Citadel at the End of Time was carved in situ from the asteroid in where the Citadel is. The material of the asteroid is also in many places of the Time Variance Authority Office, built by He Who Remains. That could be explain why that place is unique.Loki: Deconstructing He Who Remains’ Life’s Work at the Citadel at the End of Time
* In a deleted scene of Glorious Purpose, while Loki and Mobius watch the footage of Loki's life through the TVA Holoprojector, Mobius shows when Loki turned Thor into a frog years ago. In the flashback Loki sits on the throne of Asgard and pretends to take over the crown.'King Loki' Deleted Scene Would've Included Thor Transformed (Exclusive) Then Frog Thor appears and Loki gets pummeled by him. Two shots of Loki in the throne are visible on trailers. Kate Herron was hoping to release as an extra scene at some point.Eric Martin on TwitterLoki Director Reveals Chris Hemsworth's Reaction To Frog Thor Appearance
*Tara Strong stated that she didn't know much about her character, Miss Minutes, that "it was so top secret", and that there was much to be revealed, alluding to her appearance in the last episode: For All Time. Always. She also said, laughing, that Miss Minutes even has her own Twitter.‘Loki’ Star Tara Strong on Miss Minutes’ Future: “There’s Much More to Be Revealed”
*Kate Herron said, laughing, that she would love to do a Miss Minutes slasher movie.‘Loki’ Director Kate Herron on Casting Jonathan Majors with Peyton Reed and Sylvie’s “Horrible Goodbye”
*Kate Herron revealed that there would be a fight scene between Miss Minutes and Loki and Sylvie in the Citadel at the End of Time, in the episode For All Time. Always.. She also said that they had all kinds of stuff for her.‘Loki’: The Truth About Judge Renslayer and Miss Minutes
*On July 17, 2021 Kate Herron revealed that she would not be returning to direct the second season of Loki.'Loki' Director Kate Herron on When She Knew There'd Be a Season 2, and Telling a Complete Story in Season 1 - Collider
**In terms of when she and the rest of the cast and crew learned there was going to be a second season, Herron mentioned that it came towards the end of shooting For All Time. Always..
** Herron further stated that it wasn't easy filming during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the actors who were making up their Time Variance Authority staff were in quarantine. They all had to isolate for weeks on their own so we could safely film that stuff.
**Eric Martin, one of the writers, also tweeted during the airing of the season 1 finale about how he wanted there to be more Mobius and Ravonna material, but stated that unfortunately, COVID "got in the way and we just didn't have time."Eric Martin July 14th, 2021 Tweet - Twitter
**Herron also joked that whoever takes over showrunner duties for Season Two, has to make Mobius on a jet-ski happen.
*On July 18, 2021 Natalie Holt, the composer for the series stated that she would consider her big break to be getting to compose music for the Loki TV series.Interview: Composer Natalie Holt Discusses Her Work on Loki - Comingsoon.net 
**She also revealed that it was by design that the score is very much like the Loki character – happy, fun, sad, lonely, violent.
**In regards to what directions Kate Herron gave Natalie, she mentioned that Herron wanted that B-movie, sci-fi sound for the TV series.
**A scene Holt found challenging was where Mobius is pruned. She elaborated further by saying that the chords there and the way she used Mobius’ theme and Loki's theme and how they kind of fused and did this emotional thing when he was walking down the corridor didn't come easy to her.
*On July 20, 2021, Herron revealed that one scene that was initially planned but unfortunately didn't make the cut was a planned sequence involving Miss Minutes throwing (clock) hands with Loki and/or Sylvie in the Citadel at the End of Time.‘Loki’: The Truth About Judge Renslayer and Miss Minutes - Marvel.comLoki director explains why one trailer scene didn’t make the cut - Games Radar
*Although it was hinted in the episode For All Time. Always., that originally were four Time-Keepers, Kasra Farahani said that he can't say anything about it, but that the answers will be forthcoming.What Loki’s Final Location Reveals About Its Big Villain
*Kate Herron revealed that in an alternate opening of Glorious Purpose, before the Battle of New York, Loki is in the Avengers Tower and turns after looking in a mirror and says "Glorious".Loki Director Reveals Tom Hiddleston's Deleted Opening Scene In Stark Tower (Exclusive)
*Michael Waldron revealed a discarded opening scene for the episode Lamentis, where the people in the bar and beach turned on Sylvie and there was a crazy fight scene, which included an armadillo with a laser mounted that Sylvie kicked like a soccer ball out into the ocean. Waldron said that Kevin Feige often references that to him, like, "That might be the bar for too much."Loki Writer Reveals Deleted Scene Featuring a Laser-Shooting Armadillo
*On July 7, 2021, it was announced that Disney's Marvel Studios films and MCU series won't be putting in an appearance during the virtual edition of Comic-Con @ Home.Disney’s Marvel Studios & Warner Bros DC Films To Skip San Diego Comic-Con@Home - Deadline
*Om October 2, 2023, in an interview with Variety, Eric Martin revealed that the second season of Loki was the first MCU project to not film any additional photography.‘Loki’ EP Explains Why Jonathan Majors’ Arrest Didn’t Affect the Series, Casting Ke Huy Quan and Tom Hiddleston’s MCU Future
*The interior of the TVA was filmed at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia."Where is 'Loki' filmed?" CN Traveler, 27 Jul 2021
*Many of Loki's costumes in the second season lack straight lines and are always curved to represent the growing timelines.Hidden Details in Loki's Costumes! | Behind the Scenes
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