Summary
- Loki's final line in the Season 2 finale is a powerful statement of growth and selflessness, showing his immense character development.
- The line, originally a desperate plea for approval, has been recontextualized to represent Loki's understanding of his true purpose and his willingness to sacrifice for others.
- This line, along with Loki's final scenes, provides a satisfying and emotional close to one of the MCU's best character arcs, showcasing Tom Hiddleston's exceptional portrayal of the character.
Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hiddleston explains why the line is so perfect, what it really means, and how it brings Loki's story full circle. Read the quote below:
'I know what I want. I know what kind of god I need to be. For you. For all of us.' It's the line that Loki says to Odin at the end of Thor, and he is - it's a desperate plea for approval and validation. It's a cry for help from a son who feels he doesn't belong, and it doesn't work, and it's heartbreaking. This time, it's - this Loki has lived through that moment and understands something much deeper, and it just felt like a kind of, 'I actually now understand. Now I understand what I have to do. It's not about me, it's about you.'Perhaps more impressive than the poetic final line is how it came to be. Earlier in the interview, Hiddleston explains how Loki director Aaron Moorhead gave him about 40 minutes to develop a fitting line before filming the scene. After going for a jog and listening to the original Thor film score, Hiddleston was reminded of how far he and the character have come and how his final line should mirror where everything started.