Evan J Torres

While I definitely agree that this show isn’t for everyone, I don’t understand why this show would receive 1 star. This is masterfully crafted storytelling! Every element of the show (even the songs) was high quality. You cannot deny that it is beautifully animated! It contains a phenomenal voice cast, with some beautiful and wacky songs. It has a unique plot that I don’t think we’ve ever seen before. Anyone who claims this show is made for children, and only children, must’ve not watched the same show. While there is a heavy amount of wacky, crude, and random humor, this series also features some pretty dark themes and imagery (ex. war, betrayal, unrequited love, attempted murder, childhood trauma, even a suicide metaphor). The villain of the series, the Nowhere King, I imagine would truly frighten really young viewers. I would not recommend this show for children under 10, despite having a very bright and colorful animation style. On the flip side, I couldn’t stop laughing at the characters’ antics. There was so much absurdity that you couldn’t help but laugh, but that is largely depending on what type of sense of humor you have. I admit there were some things I personally didn’t like, it did not dilute the quality of the show. Each character definitely has a strong personality that could teeter on the fence of ‘annoying’ - but they’re memorable. But they were all so well fleshed out, and got a chance to really shine. This show is the definition of not judging a book by its cover. It’s a sugar-coated treat with so many layers and depth that takes you by surprise. Especially in this day and age where it feels like nothing is original and everything is nostalgia-bait, it’s such a fresh and unique universe. Centaurworld is a hidden gem for the right audience!

I followed Marvel pretty closely through the years, but after End Game I completely lost interest. Definitely had that Marvel fatigue. But somehow I ended up watching WandaVision for pure curiosity and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn’t even bother with the Falcon and Winter Soldier. I didn’t intend on watching Loki, but with working overnights I thought it was a good way to kill time. By God, I hate this show. Since the first Avengers film, it makes sense why they wanted to dedicate a whole series to such a character. He definitely became a huge fan-favorite. But this show turned out to be everything I never expected nor wanted. If this series isn’t 100% fan-pandering, I don’t know what is. This was so much of an off-brand Loki. In fact, he acted very much like what you expect a fanfiction Loki to act. It does not feel like a Marvel writer composed the script, instead it feels like they brought in a Loki fan off the street to help compose of ideas for the show. The overall plot even felt fanfiction-y, complete with cringey dialogue. Right down to the fact that Loki is just in business attire throughout the series. How very fan-art of you show. But worst of all, the very forced kiss that Loki and Sylvie have made me roll my eyes (which seriously? I feel is such a common name used in fanfictions like Sophie). She was just such an unlikable character too. So in other words, this series was just pure trash. I feel like it added nothing to the overall Marvel cinematic universe. Why does anyone want a buddy cop comedy starring Loki? I truly feel like this show only exists because Disney and Marvel knew they would get tons of views from everyone who is crazy about Loki as a character. The only positive thing I can truly say is that alligator Loki was a treat to watch, and where it was at.