1 00:00:05,631 --> 00:00:07,925 On behalf of the Time Variance Authority, 2 00:00:08,009 --> 00:00:11,053 I hereby arrest you for crimes against the Sacred Timeline. 3 00:00:15,099 --> 00:00:18,895 Long ago, the all-knowing Time-Keepers emerged, 4 00:00:18,978 --> 00:00:22,732 creating and organizing the Sacred Timeline. 5 00:00:22,815 --> 00:00:25,776 Sometimes, people like you veer off the path. 6 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:28,529 We call those Variants. 7 00:00:32,992 --> 00:00:35,036 Laufeyson, how do you plead? 8 00:00:35,912 --> 00:00:38,706 - I'm Agent Mobius, by the way. - How long have you been here? 9 00:00:38,789 --> 00:00:42,460 I don't know. It's hard to say, time passes differently here in the TVA. 10 00:00:42,543 --> 00:00:44,170 Now, you parade about 11 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:47,715 as if you're the divine arbiters of power in the universe. 12 00:00:47,798 --> 00:00:49,258 Infinity Stones? 13 00:00:49,342 --> 00:00:51,052 Some of the guys use 'em as paperweights. 14 00:00:51,135 --> 00:00:53,095 Is this the greatest power in the universe? 15 00:00:55,598 --> 00:00:58,643 / can't go back, can I? / can't offer you salvation, 16 00:00:59,518 --> 00:01:01,520 but maybe I can offer you something better. 17 00:01:01,604 --> 00:01:04,398 A fugitive Variant's been killing our Minutemen. 18 00:01:04,482 --> 00:01:07,485 And you need the God of Mischief to help you stop him? 19 00:01:09,195 --> 00:01:10,238 Why me? 20 00:01:10,321 --> 00:01:12,490 The Variant we're hunting is... 21 00:01:12,573 --> 00:01:13,616 You. 22 00:02:08,379 --> 00:02:10,089 Make a wish. 23 00:02:27,815 --> 00:02:29,775 Hi! What's going on? 24 00:02:29,859 --> 00:02:31,193 You guys aren't dressed right. 25 00:02:31,277 --> 00:02:32,987 I... So... 26 00:02:34,613 --> 00:02:36,407 Variant detected, Commander. 27 00:02:38,576 --> 00:02:39,910 Let's move. 28 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:44,332 Some of us need this, you know. 29 00:02:53,174 --> 00:02:54,842 No nexus energy yet, ma'am. 30 00:03:03,100 --> 00:03:05,061 It's a trap. Watch your backs! 31 00:03:05,144 --> 00:03:08,356 My lords, my ladies, welcome 32 00:03:08,439 --> 00:03:11,734 and thank you for joining us, here at the castle. 33 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:16,697 Please, settle info your seals for a great battle is about to commence. 34 00:03:16,781 --> 00:03:18,866 The prize? Our princess. 35 00:03:18,949 --> 00:03:23,579 Will evil prevail, or are we holding out for a hero? 36 00:03:39,303 --> 00:03:40,638 Commander? 37 00:03:50,398 --> 00:03:55,528 Where have all the good men gone And where are all the Gods? 38 00:03:56,028 --> 00:03:58,948 Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight... 39 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:00,324 What are you doing? 40 00:04:00,408 --> 00:04:02,076 Having some fun. 41 00:04:03,452 --> 00:04:08,374 Isn't there a white knight Upon a fiery steed? 42 00:04:09,542 --> 00:04:15,047 Late at night, I toss and [ turn And I dream of what I need 43 00:04:15,131 --> 00:04:17,341 !I need a hero 44 00:04:17,425 --> 00:04:20,845 I'm holding out for a hero Till the end of the night 45 00:04:22,012 --> 00:04:24,390 He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast 46 00:04:24,473 --> 00:04:27,685 And he's gotta be fresh from the fight 47 00:04:27,768 --> 00:04:29,520 !I need a hero 48 00:04:30,229 --> 00:04:34,316 I'm holding out for a hero "Till the morning light 49 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:37,403 He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon 50 00:04:37,486 --> 00:04:40,698 And he's gotta be larger than life 51 00:04:42,283 --> 00:04:44,118 ! need a hero! 52 00:05:07,892 --> 00:05:10,853 Okay, y'all, let's review what we've learned. 53 00:05:10,936 --> 00:05:13,981 What happens when a nexus event branches past red line? 54 00:05:15,024 --> 00:05:16,567 Very bad things. 55 00:05:16,650 --> 00:05:18,986 Come on, Loki. What is it? 56 00:05:19,069 --> 00:05:23,532 It's when the TVA can no longer reset a nexus event. 57 00:05:23,616 --> 00:05:25,534 Okay? Boring. 58 00:05:25,618 --> 00:05:28,829 Right. And that would lead to the destruction of the timeline 59 00:05:28,913 --> 00:05:31,540 and the collapse of reality as we know it. 60 00:05:31,624 --> 00:05:32,625 Can you hear me? 61 00:05:33,250 --> 00:05:35,044 Are you a recording? Or are you alive? 62 00:05:35,127 --> 00:05:37,338 Uh, sorta both. 63 00:05:37,421 --> 00:05:38,422 Ah. 64 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:42,676 Watch it! Where's your manners? 65 00:05:43,302 --> 00:05:45,221 Oh! Hey! Quit it! 66 00:05:46,222 --> 00:05:48,516 That is not nice. Jerk. 67 00:05:48,599 --> 00:05:50,535 - You can't hide... Training goin' well? 68 00:05:50,559 --> 00:05:52,061 - Yeah. - Is that my jet ski magazine? 69 00:05:52,144 --> 00:05:53,270 Put it down. Gear up. 70 00:05:53,354 --> 00:05:54,897 There's been an attack. Let's go. 71 00:05:58,025 --> 00:05:59,151 Put it on. 72 00:06:05,533 --> 00:06:08,452 Good. Yeah. Smart. 73 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:12,665 C-20 and her team went dark 74 00:06:12,748 --> 00:06:15,668 shortly after they jumped into the 1985 branch. 75 00:06:15,751 --> 00:06:17,670 All signs point to another ambush. 76 00:06:17,753 --> 00:06:21,924 We've grabbed enough temporal aura to know it's our Loki Variant. 77 00:06:22,007 --> 00:06:24,260 But which kind of Loki, remains unknown. 78 00:06:24,343 --> 00:06:26,387 They're the lesser kind, to be clear. 79 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:30,391 Let me see the back of that jacket. 80 00:06:34,061 --> 00:06:35,062 Hmm. 81 00:06:38,315 --> 00:06:40,442 Very subtle. Well done. 82 00:06:40,526 --> 00:06:43,195 I don't want anybody out there to forget what you are. 83 00:06:43,279 --> 00:06:44,959 Oh, your only hope of capturing a murderer? 84 00:06:45,030 --> 00:06:46,782 No. A cosmic mistake. 85 00:06:46,865 --> 00:06:48,534 - That's enough. - Lovely. 86 00:06:48,617 --> 00:06:49,618 Here's the deal. 87 00:06:49,702 --> 00:06:51,036 When we get out on the branch, 88 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:53,998 we're not just looking for a Time Criminal. 89 00:06:54,081 --> 00:06:55,416 We're looking for a Loki. 90 00:06:55,499 --> 00:06:57,918 A variation of this guy. 91 00:06:58,002 --> 00:07:00,337 A type we should all be very familiar with, 92 00:07:00,421 --> 00:07:03,424 because the TVA has pruned a lotta these guys, 93 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:05,509 almost more than any other Variant. 94 00:07:05,593 --> 00:07:07,094 And no two are alike. 95 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:10,556 Slight differences in appearances, or not so slight. 96 00:07:10,639 --> 00:07:13,142 Different powers, although, powers, generally include 97 00:07:13,225 --> 00:07:16,270 shape-shifting, illusion-projection, and my favorite... 98 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:18,272 Duplication-casting. 99 00:07:20,691 --> 00:07:21,984 Illusion-projection. 100 00:07:22,067 --> 00:07:23,986 No, they're two completely different powers. 101 00:07:24,069 --> 00:07:25,154 How? 102 00:07:25,237 --> 00:07:28,824 Illusion-projection involves depicting a detailed image from outside oneself, 103 00:07:28,907 --> 00:07:30,826 which is perceptible in the external world, 104 00:07:30,909 --> 00:07:33,162 whereas duplication-casting entails recreating 105 00:07:33,245 --> 00:07:36,707 an exact facsimile of one's own body in its present circumstance, 106 00:07:36,790 --> 00:07:40,294 which acts as a true holographic mirror of its molecular structure. 107 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:43,130 But you already knew that. 108 00:07:43,839 --> 00:07:47,092 Okay, take a breath. Noted. 109 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:51,680 We're gonna break into two teams, including myself and Professor Loki. 110 00:07:51,764 --> 00:07:52,806 Why? 111 00:07:53,932 --> 00:07:57,645 Because whoever this Variant is, we haven't been able to find him. 112 00:07:57,728 --> 00:07:59,480 So let's bring in an expert. 113 00:08:01,607 --> 00:08:02,858 That's me. 114 00:08:03,984 --> 00:08:05,861 - Do I get a weapon? - Nah. 115 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:08,697 Well, I'll have my magic back. Is no one concerned about that? 116 00:08:08,781 --> 00:08:10,658 - Of what? - Me betraying you. 117 00:08:10,741 --> 00:08:11,950 -Why not? 118 00:08:12,034 --> 00:08:13,369 You know that we can catch you. 119 00:08:13,452 --> 00:08:16,664 And how's betraying us gonna get you any closer to the Time-Keepers? 120 00:08:17,706 --> 00:08:20,292 An audience with the Time-Keepers is on the table? 121 00:08:20,376 --> 00:08:21,710 Keep that focus. 122 00:08:28,133 --> 00:08:30,511 Apex of nexus signature located, ma'am. 123 00:08:32,262 --> 00:08:33,764 Let me ask you this, 124 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:36,225 why don't we just travel back to before the attack, 125 00:08:36,308 --> 00:08:37,851 when the Variant first arrives? 126 00:08:37,935 --> 00:08:40,813 Nexus events destabilize the time flow. 127 00:08:40,896 --> 00:08:45,150 This branch is still changing and growing, So you gotta show up in real time. 128 00:08:45,234 --> 00:08:48,612 Did you watch any of the training videos you were supposed to? 129 00:08:48,696 --> 00:08:50,489 Well, as many as I could stand. 130 00:08:50,572 --> 00:08:52,533 Your TVA propaganda is exhausting. 131 00:08:52,616 --> 00:08:53,826 And what do these do? 132 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:59,164 Reset charges prune the affected radius of a branched timeline, 133 00:08:59,248 --> 00:09:02,042 allowing time to heal all its wounds. 134 00:09:02,126 --> 00:09:03,335 Which sounds like a nice way 135 00:09:03,419 --> 00:09:05,838 of saying disintegrate everything in its vicinity. 136 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:07,381 He's on it. 137 00:09:07,464 --> 00:09:08,924 I watched the videos. 138 00:09:09,007 --> 00:09:10,175 I mean, some of them. 139 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:13,345 So he's taking hostages now? 140 00:09:13,429 --> 00:09:15,723 The Variant's never taken a hostage before. 141 00:09:16,640 --> 00:09:18,159 Maybe he's upping his game. 142 00:09:18,183 --> 00:09:19,560 Or he pruned her. 143 00:09:19,643 --> 00:09:21,924 A Loki couldn't have gotten the jump on C-20. 144 00:09:21,979 --> 00:09:23,564 I think you underestimate, actually... 145 00:09:23,647 --> 00:09:25,315 Fan out and search for her. 146 00:09:25,399 --> 00:09:26,400 And hurry up, 147 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:27,985 we're at three units until red line. 148 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:30,028 Let's go. She's right. Come on. 149 00:09:32,823 --> 00:09:33,824 Wait... 150 00:09:37,327 --> 00:09:39,705 If you leave this tent, you'll end up like them. 151 00:09:43,667 --> 00:09:44,710 What do you see? 152 00:09:46,962 --> 00:09:48,213 I see a scheme, 153 00:09:49,631 --> 00:09:51,759 and in that scheme, I see myself. 154 00:09:54,595 --> 00:09:57,264 We have a saying in Asgard, 155 00:09:59,767 --> 00:10:03,145 "Where there are wolf's ears, wolf's teeth are near." 156 00:10:03,771 --> 00:10:05,773 It means to be aware of your surroundings. 157 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:09,735 Which is absurd, because my people are, by nature, gullible fools. 158 00:10:09,818 --> 00:10:11,445 A trait that I, the God of Mischief, 159 00:10:11,528 --> 00:10:14,239 exploited time and time again simply by listening. 160 00:10:14,323 --> 00:10:17,785 My teeth were sharp, but my ears even sharper. 161 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:20,078 We're running out of time, Mobius. 162 00:10:20,162 --> 00:10:21,663 Hold it. Just give him a chance. 163 00:10:21,747 --> 00:10:23,665 You remind me of them. 164 00:10:23,749 --> 00:10:28,212 The Time Variance Authority and the gods of Asgard, one and the same. 165 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:30,672 Drunk with power, blinded to the truth. 166 00:10:30,756 --> 00:10:33,133 Those you underestimate will devour you. 167 00:10:33,217 --> 00:10:34,635 You underestimate me, 168 00:10:34,718 --> 00:10:37,679 just as you underestimate this lesser Loki. 169 00:10:37,763 --> 00:10:40,724 Which is why, you walk into one wolf's mouth after another. 170 00:10:40,808 --> 00:10:43,560 - Two units. He is wasting our time. 171 00:10:43,644 --> 00:10:45,562 Okay. Come on, Loki, make a long story short. 172 00:10:45,646 --> 00:10:47,123 We need to look for C-20. 173 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:49,983 That's exactly what the Variant wants you to do. 174 00:10:51,109 --> 00:10:53,570 It's a trap. He's waiting for you outside this tent. 175 00:10:53,654 --> 00:10:55,113 Should I secure the reset charges? 176 00:10:55,197 --> 00:10:57,324 No. He wants me. I'm the key to his plan. 177 00:10:57,407 --> 00:10:59,618 - He knows that I'm stronger. - Almost one unit. 178 00:10:59,701 --> 00:11:02,955 And he rightly believes that together we can overthrow and rule the TVA. 179 00:11:03,038 --> 00:11:05,833 But that's not what I want. I have a new purpose. 180 00:11:05,916 --> 00:11:08,460 I'm a servant of the Sacred Timeline. 181 00:11:08,544 --> 00:11:11,463 And knowing what I now know about his tactics, 182 00:11:11,547 --> 00:11:13,757 I can deliver you the Variant, 183 00:11:16,426 --> 00:11:18,220 but I need assurances. 184 00:11:18,929 --> 00:11:20,305 Yeah? 185 00:11:20,389 --> 00:11:22,724 Assurances that I won't be completely disintegrated 186 00:11:22,808 --> 00:11:24,768 the moment the job has been done. 187 00:11:24,852 --> 00:11:26,061 Right... 188 00:11:27,062 --> 00:11:29,332 We'll need to speak to the Time-Keepers at once. 189 00:11:29,356 --> 00:11:31,817 They're in graver danger than we realized. 190 00:11:37,197 --> 00:11:39,283 He's lying. Just playing games. 191 00:11:39,366 --> 00:11:40,617 There's no one out there. 192 00:11:41,618 --> 00:11:43,036 Reset the timeline. 193 00:11:45,163 --> 00:11:46,957 You had me for a second. 194 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,500 My ears are sharp too. 195 00:12:38,592 --> 00:12:41,803 Is it just me, or does this office keep getting better and better? 196 00:12:43,430 --> 00:12:45,682 Where'd you get that one, the snow globe? 197 00:12:45,766 --> 00:12:46,808 I love those. 198 00:12:46,892 --> 00:12:49,102 I don't remember bringing back that case. 199 00:12:49,186 --> 00:12:51,480 You're not the only analyst working for me. 200 00:12:52,606 --> 00:12:55,108 But, would you say, maybe, I'm your favorite one? 201 00:12:56,068 --> 00:12:59,112 And why do you get to keep all the trophies from my cases in here? 202 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:01,406 You don't think I'd love having that roller skate 203 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:03,200 there sprucing up my cubicle? 204 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:05,160 Because I approve the missions. 205 00:13:05,953 --> 00:13:06,995 Good point. 206 00:13:07,079 --> 00:13:10,415 Speaking of which, let's talk about the one you just botched. 207 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:13,502 You might need this for our discussion. 208 00:13:13,585 --> 00:13:15,045 I hope it's a double. 209 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:22,094 This Variant is... "Insubordinate, stubborn, unpredictable." 210 00:13:22,177 --> 00:13:23,929 Sounds like someone else I know. 211 00:13:24,012 --> 00:13:26,556 I was just thinking it sounds like someone I know. 212 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:30,852 - Mobius? - What? 213 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:33,355 Those rings were already there. 214 00:13:33,438 --> 00:13:35,148 And they're all from you. 215 00:13:35,232 --> 00:13:38,235 Maybe it's from your other favorite analyst. 216 00:13:39,653 --> 00:13:41,279 Listen, Ravonna, I'm sorry. 217 00:13:41,363 --> 00:13:43,782 I realize that my, you know, 218 00:13:43,865 --> 00:13:46,410 methods with this Loki are controversial, but... 219 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:49,788 Towing a dangerous Variant into the field is controversial. 220 00:13:49,871 --> 00:13:52,416 Yeah, it didn't go exactly the way I wanted it to today, 221 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,126 but here's what we did find out. 222 00:13:54,209 --> 00:13:56,044 The Variant likes to stall for time, 223 00:13:56,128 --> 00:13:58,922 and, eventually, we'll catch the other one doing the same thing. 224 00:13:59,006 --> 00:14:01,550 Because understanding this Loki helps me get closer 225 00:14:01,633 --> 00:14:03,468 to the one we're chasing. Right? 226 00:14:04,261 --> 00:14:07,431 Look, I know you have a soft spot for broken things. 227 00:14:07,514 --> 00:14:09,057 - Don't think so. - Yes, you do. 228 00:14:09,141 --> 00:14:12,102 But Loki is an evil, lying scourge. 229 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,646 That is the part he plays on the Sacred Timeline. 230 00:14:14,730 --> 00:14:16,273 Maybe he wants to mix it up. 231 00:14:16,356 --> 00:14:18,483 Sometimes you get tired of playing the same part. 232 00:14:18,567 --> 00:14:20,694 Is that possible? He can change? 233 00:14:20,777 --> 00:14:22,779 Not unless the Time-Keepers decree it. 234 00:14:23,363 --> 00:14:24,865 And then, it shall be so. 235 00:14:25,699 --> 00:14:28,744 - And how are the old Time-Keepers? 236 00:14:29,619 --> 00:14:30,871 How do you think? 237 00:14:30,954 --> 00:14:33,123 I don't know. "Cause I've never met 'em. 238 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:35,083 Thankfully. Although, I shouldn't say that. 239 00:14:35,167 --> 00:14:36,209 That one looks... 240 00:14:36,293 --> 00:14:39,046 The Time-Keepers are monitoring every aspect of this case. 241 00:14:39,129 --> 00:14:41,048 I've never seen them so involved. 242 00:14:41,631 --> 00:14:43,258 They want that Variant caught. 243 00:14:43,341 --> 00:14:44,843 So do |. 244 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:47,763 And this is the last chance you're gonna get with this Loki. 245 00:14:47,846 --> 00:14:50,974 Great. That's all I'm gonna need. 246 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:57,689 Thank you, R Slayer. 247 00:15:02,194 --> 00:15:03,320 I don't remember this. 248 00:15:03,403 --> 00:15:06,406 This must be from that analyst you keep on the side. 249 00:15:07,199 --> 00:15:08,658 Stay focused. 250 00:15:08,742 --> 00:15:10,243 Eyes on the road. 251 00:15:11,453 --> 00:15:12,996 Mobius? 252 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:14,331 I was almost gone. 253 00:15:14,956 --> 00:15:16,666 You really believe in this Variant? 254 00:15:17,250 --> 00:15:21,088 Mmm... Luckily, he believes in himself enough for the both of us. 255 00:15:21,171 --> 00:15:23,924 And, hey, if it doesn't work, I'll delete him myself. 256 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:26,384 He's really arrogant. 257 00:15:30,097 --> 00:15:32,808 You're probably wondering what happened out on the mission. 258 00:15:34,684 --> 00:15:37,395 That was your first lesson in catching a Loki. 259 00:15:37,479 --> 00:15:39,439 Expect the expected. 260 00:15:39,523 --> 00:15:41,066 Half the fun of being a trickster 261 00:15:41,149 --> 00:15:43,652 is knowing everyone knows you're a trickster, and then, 262 00:15:43,735 --> 00:15:45,612 many of your tricks can come from exploiting 263 00:15:45,695 --> 00:15:48,698 - the fact that you know that they know... - Okay. Just shut up! 264 00:15:48,782 --> 00:15:51,368 Please. What happened to the guy I met on the elevator? 265 00:15:51,451 --> 00:15:53,120 Who didn't like to talk. Remember him? 266 00:15:53,203 --> 00:15:54,412 Now I'm stuck with this guy 267 00:15:54,496 --> 00:15:57,040 who won't stop yacking away about what makes a Loki tick! 268 00:15:57,124 --> 00:15:59,334 What? Isn't that precisely why I'm here? 269 00:15:59,417 --> 00:16:02,003 No. I don't care what makes you tick. 270 00:16:02,087 --> 00:16:05,799 You're here to help me catch the superior version of yourself. 271 00:16:05,882 --> 00:16:06,883 - That's it! - Hang on. 272 00:16:06,967 --> 00:16:09,469 I'm not sure "superior" is actually quite the right word. 273 00:16:09,553 --> 00:16:11,263 See? There it is. Right there. 274 00:16:11,346 --> 00:16:12,848 I believed, stupidly, 275 00:16:12,931 --> 00:16:16,643 that insecure need for validation would motivate you to find the killer. 276 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:19,521 Not 'cause you care about the TVA mission or bein' a hero, 277 00:16:19,604 --> 00:16:25,068 but because you know this Variant is better than you and you can't take it. 278 00:16:28,405 --> 00:16:29,781 Very nice. 279 00:16:29,865 --> 00:16:35,787 I mean, it is adorable that you think you could possibly manipulate me. 280 00:16:36,705 --> 00:16:38,415 I'm ten steps ahead of you. 281 00:16:38,498 --> 00:16:40,834 I've been playing a game of my own all along. 282 00:16:42,169 --> 00:16:44,754 What, charm your way in front of the Time-Keepers, 283 00:16:44,838 --> 00:16:47,424 hustle them, and seize control of the TVA? 284 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:49,092 Am I getting warm? 285 00:16:49,176 --> 00:16:52,554 A double cross by history's most reliable liar. 286 00:16:52,637 --> 00:16:55,599 Okay. Why are you in there sticking your neck out for me? 287 00:16:55,682 --> 00:16:56,808 I'll give you two options, 288 00:16:56,892 --> 00:16:58,768 and you can believe whichever one you want. 289 00:16:58,852 --> 00:17:02,647 A, because I see a scared little boy, shivering in the cold. 290 00:17:02,731 --> 00:17:05,025 And you kinda feel bad for that ice runt. 291 00:17:05,108 --> 00:17:07,736 Or B, I just wanna catch this guy, 292 00:17:07,819 --> 00:17:10,071 and I'll tell you whatever I need to tell you. 293 00:17:14,826 --> 00:17:16,244 I don't need your sympathy. 294 00:17:16,328 --> 00:17:18,205 Good, 'cause I'm runnin' out of it. 295 00:17:20,999 --> 00:17:23,001 What's this? Next step of your manipulation... 296 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:25,128 This is the final step. Your last chance. 297 00:17:25,212 --> 00:17:28,006 Oh, and what does my desperate last chance require? 298 00:17:28,089 --> 00:17:29,216 Work. 299 00:17:29,299 --> 00:17:30,425 Work? 300 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:56,576 I need you to go over each and every one of the Variant's case files, 301 00:17:56,660 --> 00:17:58,453 and then, give me your... How do I put it? 302 00:17:58,536 --> 00:18:00,789 Your unique Loki perspective. 303 00:18:00,872 --> 00:18:03,250 And who knows? Maybe there's something that we missed. 304 00:18:03,333 --> 00:18:05,877 Well, you're idiots. I suspect you probably missed a lot. 305 00:18:05,961 --> 00:18:08,588 That's why I'm lucky I got ya for a little bit longer. 306 00:18:08,672 --> 00:18:10,048 Let me park ya at this desk. 307 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:12,592 And don't be afraid to really lean into this work. 308 00:18:12,676 --> 00:18:14,094 Here's a good trick for you. 309 00:18:14,177 --> 00:18:15,887 Pretend your life depends on it. 310 00:18:15,971 --> 00:18:17,180 I'm gonna get a snack. 311 00:18:32,195 --> 00:18:33,822 Oh, my goodness. 312 00:18:33,905 --> 00:18:37,492 Don't tell me the Variant ambushed and killed another team of Minutemen. 313 00:18:38,326 --> 00:18:41,329 And stole their reset charge as well. 314 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:45,959 Shh. 315 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:56,594 Shh. 316 00:19:07,605 --> 00:19:09,149 Hi. 317 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:14,154 Hello? 318 00:19:24,247 --> 00:19:25,290 Can I help you? 319 00:19:25,373 --> 00:19:27,876 Yes. I'm on some important TVA business. 320 00:19:28,752 --> 00:19:31,046 Follow-up to a field mission. You know how it goes. 321 00:19:31,129 --> 00:19:34,382 We red lined near the apex, and... 322 00:19:34,466 --> 00:19:36,926 Well, it's never good. 323 00:19:39,095 --> 00:19:43,767 Um, I'd like all files pertaining to the creation of the TVA, please. 324 00:19:45,018 --> 00:19:46,686 Those are classified. 325 00:19:48,355 --> 00:19:51,983 Okay. I'd like all files pertaining to the beginning of time then. 326 00:19:52,067 --> 00:19:54,027 - Those are classified. - Okay, the end of time. 327 00:19:54,110 --> 00:19:56,404 - Those are classified. - Okay, what files can I have? 328 00:20:03,745 --> 00:20:05,080 Happy reading. 329 00:21:21,531 --> 00:21:22,991 I found something. 330 00:21:23,074 --> 00:21:25,869 No, I said, "Don't bother me until you've read all the files.” 331 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:27,078 - I have. - Every file? 332 00:21:27,162 --> 00:21:28,538 - Yes. - Pertaining to the Variant? 333 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:31,040 The answer isn't in the files, it's on the timeline. 334 00:21:33,585 --> 00:21:35,628 He's hiding in apocalypses. 335 00:21:36,546 --> 00:21:37,755 Which apocalypse? 336 00:21:37,839 --> 00:21:40,258 Any time in history? There's, like, a million of 'em. 337 00:21:41,384 --> 00:21:43,386 Ragnarok. Are you familiar? 338 00:21:43,470 --> 00:21:47,390 Yes. The destruction of Asgard and most of its people. I'm sorry. 339 00:21:47,474 --> 00:21:49,058 Yes, very sad. 340 00:21:49,142 --> 00:21:50,477 Anyway, it got me thinking... 341 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:52,812 Go ahead. 342 00:21:54,022 --> 00:21:55,773 Nexus events 343 00:21:55,857 --> 00:22:00,153 happen when someone does something they're not supposed to do, right? 344 00:22:00,236 --> 00:22:02,780 Well, it's a little more complicated, but, yeah. 345 00:22:02,864 --> 00:22:05,700 Great. And then that thing they're not supposed to do, 346 00:22:05,783 --> 00:22:09,329 cascades into a whole range of other things that aren't supposed to happen. 347 00:22:09,412 --> 00:22:13,124 And so on and so forth, until eventually, a new timeline branches. Yes? 348 00:22:13,208 --> 00:22:15,793 Chaotic alterations of a predetermined outcome. 349 00:22:15,877 --> 00:22:18,963 - Exactly. So, let's just say... - Mmm-hmm. What are you doing? 350 00:22:19,047 --> 00:22:21,257 Your salad is Asgard in this scenario. 351 00:22:21,341 --> 00:22:23,885 - It's not Asgard, that's my lunch. - It's a metaphor. 352 00:22:23,968 --> 00:22:25,608 - Just hang in there. - I want that salad. 353 00:22:25,678 --> 00:22:28,473 And I could go down to Asgard 354 00:22:28,556 --> 00:22:31,392 before Ragnarok causes its complete destruction 355 00:22:31,476 --> 00:22:33,144 and I could do anything I wanted. 356 00:22:33,228 --> 00:22:38,983 I could, let's say, push the Hulk off the Rainbow Bridge. 357 00:22:39,901 --> 00:22:42,195 - There he goes. - The salt's Hulk? 358 00:22:42,278 --> 00:22:45,990 And I could also... Set fire to the palace. 359 00:22:46,074 --> 00:22:49,285 No, just stop. Don't set fire to the palace. 360 00:22:49,369 --> 00:22:53,540 Okay? I can do whatever I want to do, and it would never matter. 361 00:22:53,623 --> 00:22:57,001 It wouldn't go against the dictates of the timeline because... 362 00:23:01,798 --> 00:23:03,216 - Excuse me? Oh, God! 363 00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:05,426 - You! - Nice to see you. 364 00:23:05,510 --> 00:23:07,554 I just need this for a second. Thanks. 365 00:23:07,637 --> 00:23:10,890 Because the apocalypse is coming. 366 00:23:10,974 --> 00:23:15,061 Ragnarok, Surtur will destroy Asgard no matter what I do. 367 00:23:15,144 --> 00:23:17,605 No, don't do... 368 00:23:17,689 --> 00:23:20,650 There's the apocalypse. That's the apocalypse? 369 00:23:20,733 --> 00:23:23,486 Ragnarok obliterates the salt. 370 00:23:27,407 --> 00:23:28,658 Ragnarok. 371 00:23:30,368 --> 00:23:31,619 There it is. 372 00:23:31,703 --> 00:23:32,954 What am I lookin' at? 373 00:23:33,037 --> 00:23:35,915 Okay, it was a clumsy metaphor. But you see what I mean. 374 00:23:35,999 --> 00:23:38,918 It doesn't matter. It could be any apocalypse. 375 00:23:39,002 --> 00:23:41,337 It could be a tidal wave. It could be a meteor. 376 00:23:41,421 --> 00:23:43,590 It could be a volcano, a supernova. 377 00:23:43,673 --> 00:23:48,595 If everything and everyone around you is destined for imminent destruction, 378 00:23:48,678 --> 00:23:52,640 then nothing that I say or do will matter, 379 00:23:53,474 --> 00:23:55,852 because the timeline's not gonna branch. 380 00:23:55,935 --> 00:23:57,312 'Cause it gets destroyed. 381 00:23:58,396 --> 00:24:02,609 Hence, the Variant could be hiding in the apocalypse 382 00:24:02,692 --> 00:24:05,445 and do whatever he wants, and we wouldn't know! 383 00:24:07,488 --> 00:24:08,489 Not bad. 384 00:24:08,573 --> 00:24:11,367 Take me to a real apocalypse, to Ragnarok, I'll show you. 385 00:24:11,451 --> 00:24:14,579 Yeah. So you can run away back to your homeland? No. 386 00:24:14,662 --> 00:24:16,539 No, I'm not going home. We can go anywhere. 387 00:24:16,623 --> 00:24:20,585 I'm not taking you for a stroll along the promenade, much less an apocalypse. 388 00:24:20,668 --> 00:24:22,211 Oh, Mobius, come on! 389 00:24:22,295 --> 00:24:23,630 What could possibly go wrong? 390 00:24:23,713 --> 00:24:25,340 We gotta properly test this theory. 391 00:24:25,423 --> 00:24:26,883 Well, here's a fun theory. 392 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:29,594 You lure me out into the field, and stab me in the back. 393 00:24:29,677 --> 00:24:31,596 And that's a theory I don't wanna test. 394 00:24:31,679 --> 00:24:33,431 I'd never stab anyone in the back. 395 00:24:33,514 --> 00:24:35,350 That's such a boring form of betrayal. 396 00:24:35,433 --> 00:24:38,478 Loki, I've studied almost every moment of your entire life. 397 00:24:38,561 --> 00:24:41,648 You've literally stabbed people in the back, like, 50 times. 398 00:24:43,232 --> 00:24:45,777 Well, I'd never do it again, because it got old. 399 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:47,904 Okay. 400 00:24:47,987 --> 00:24:50,657 Okay, look, you don't trust me, you can trust one thing. 401 00:24:51,949 --> 00:24:53,785 I love to be right. 402 00:25:14,180 --> 00:25:16,766 - Here we go. - Shh, any minute now. 403 00:25:16,849 --> 00:25:19,644 Until this entire town is wiped off the face of this planet. 404 00:25:19,727 --> 00:25:22,313 Imagine. All that volcanic ash... 405 00:25:22,397 --> 00:25:24,148 I know. We don't want to get too giddy. 406 00:25:24,232 --> 00:25:25,692 Oh, come on! It's cool. 407 00:25:25,775 --> 00:25:28,361 No, it is cool, but it's just not in good taste because... 408 00:25:28,444 --> 00:25:29,987 They're all gonna die anyway. 409 00:25:30,071 --> 00:25:33,866 I know. Now listen, I'm gonna watch the TemPad for any variance energy. 410 00:25:33,950 --> 00:25:36,077 - Okay. - Okay, because we gotta be careful. 411 00:25:36,160 --> 00:25:38,413 If you're wrong, and there's a good chance you are, 412 00:25:38,496 --> 00:25:40,915 anything we do can create a huge branch. 413 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:43,918 Oh, Mobius! You make even the end of the world sound boring. 414 00:25:44,001 --> 00:25:46,295 Listen! Okay, we're not meant to be here. 415 00:25:46,379 --> 00:25:48,005 - Okay? - Okay. 416 00:25:48,089 --> 00:25:50,216 Anything we do can impact the course of history. 417 00:25:50,299 --> 00:25:51,676 - Do you get that? - Yes. Yes. 418 00:25:51,759 --> 00:25:54,053 So we're gonna start with very small disturbances. 419 00:25:54,137 --> 00:25:56,055 - Very small. - Can you make bird noises? 420 00:25:57,140 --> 00:25:58,224 Bird noises? 421 00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:00,977 Yeah. Bird noises. Like some, like, whooshing noises. 422 00:26:01,060 --> 00:26:02,770 - Oh. 423 00:26:02,854 --> 00:26:04,897 Loki! Loki! 424 00:26:05,732 --> 00:26:10,862 - Go! 425 00:26:10,945 --> 00:26:13,948 Be free, my horned-friends, be free! 426 00:26:44,020 --> 00:26:45,622 We are from the future, right? 427 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:47,732 What is the TVA? I mean, it's from the future. 428 00:26:47,815 --> 00:26:50,193 It sounds from the future. It's pretty future-y. 429 00:26:52,236 --> 00:26:54,030 Right on cue! 430 00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:57,074 Enjoy your last meal while you can! 431 00:26:57,158 --> 00:26:59,243 Nothing matters! 432 00:26:59,327 --> 00:27:01,412 Nothing has any consequence! 433 00:27:01,496 --> 00:27:03,790 Dance while you still can! 434 00:27:03,873 --> 00:27:05,458 - Whoo-hoo! 435 00:27:07,126 --> 00:27:08,211 How'd we do? 436 00:27:08,294 --> 00:27:11,422 I don't believe it. Zero variance energy. 437 00:27:11,506 --> 00:27:13,132 No branching in the timeline. 438 00:27:13,216 --> 00:27:16,385 The TVA would never even know we were here. 439 00:27:17,011 --> 00:27:19,889 If it were me, this is where I would hide. 440 00:27:24,101 --> 00:27:26,354 Doomsdays. The Variant's been ambushing our soldiers 441 00:27:26,437 --> 00:27:28,439 and hiding out in doomsdays to cover his tracks. 442 00:27:28,523 --> 00:27:29,524 - You're welcome. - Yeah. 443 00:27:29,607 --> 00:27:31,609 For this theory to hold, the disasters have to be 444 00:27:31,692 --> 00:27:34,612 naturally-occurring, sudden, no warning, no survivors. 445 00:27:34,695 --> 00:27:36,697 - How many could there be? - I don't know. 446 00:27:36,781 --> 00:27:37,782 We're gonna find out. 447 00:27:44,956 --> 00:27:45,998 Hey? 448 00:27:47,041 --> 00:27:48,835 Come on, let's take a walk. 449 00:27:55,842 --> 00:28:00,221 By the way, at your desk, that magazine? 450 00:28:00,304 --> 00:28:02,640 Yeah. The one on jet skis? 451 00:28:02,723 --> 00:28:04,016 Yes. 452 00:28:04,100 --> 00:28:05,476 Why do you have that? 453 00:28:06,561 --> 00:28:07,979 Because they're awesome. 454 00:28:08,062 --> 00:28:10,857 - I suppose they are. - Yeah. 455 00:28:10,940 --> 00:28:14,360 You know, some things... Actually, most things in history are kinda dumb, 456 00:28:14,443 --> 00:28:17,113 and everything gets ruined eventually. 457 00:28:17,196 --> 00:28:21,951 But in the early 1990s, for a brief, shining moment, 458 00:28:22,034 --> 00:28:26,122 there was a beautiful union of form and function, 459 00:28:26,205 --> 00:28:27,957 which we call the jet ski, 460 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:30,334 and a reasonable man cannot differ. 461 00:28:32,253 --> 00:28:33,337 You ever been on one? 462 00:28:33,421 --> 00:28:35,923 No... No. 463 00:28:36,841 --> 00:28:40,720 I think a TVA agent showing up on a jet ski on the Sacred Timeline, 464 00:28:40,803 --> 00:28:42,763 that would create a branch for sure. 465 00:28:42,847 --> 00:28:44,015 It'd be fun, though. 466 00:28:44,098 --> 00:28:46,601 Yeah, it'd be really fun. 467 00:28:47,977 --> 00:28:49,312 So, why read about them? 468 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:54,734 Just helps remind me of what we're fighting for. 469 00:28:57,320 --> 00:29:00,531 I mean, you really believe in all this stuff, don't you? 470 00:29:00,615 --> 00:29:03,743 I don't get hung up on, "Believe, not believe." 471 00:29:03,826 --> 00:29:05,953 I just accept what is. 472 00:29:06,037 --> 00:29:08,998 - Three magic lizards... - Time-Keepers. 473 00:29:09,081 --> 00:29:11,292 - Created the TVA, and everyone in it... - Right. 474 00:29:11,375 --> 00:29:13,502 - Including you? - Including me. 475 00:29:13,586 --> 00:29:15,630 Every time I start to admire your intelligence, 476 00:29:15,713 --> 00:29:18,341 - you say something like that. - Okay, who created you, Loki? 477 00:29:19,216 --> 00:29:20,718 A Frost Giant of Jotunheim. 478 00:29:20,801 --> 00:29:22,136 And who raised you? 479 00:29:22,219 --> 00:29:23,429 Odin of Asgard. 480 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:25,765 Odin, God of the Heavens. 481 00:29:25,848 --> 00:29:29,143 Asgard, mystical realm, beyond the stars. 482 00:29:29,226 --> 00:29:31,729 - Frost Giants. Listen to yourself... - It's not the same. 483 00:29:31,812 --> 00:29:33,132 - It's completely different. - No. 484 00:29:33,189 --> 00:29:35,608 - It's not the same. - It's exactly the same thing. 485 00:29:35,691 --> 00:29:38,402 Because if you think too hard about where any of us came from, 486 00:29:38,486 --> 00:29:41,155 who we truly are, it sounds kinda ridiculous. 487 00:29:41,238 --> 00:29:43,074 Existence is chaos. 488 00:29:43,157 --> 00:29:46,243 Nothing makes any sense, so we try to make some sense of it. 489 00:29:46,327 --> 00:29:50,623 And I'm just lucky that the chaos I emerged into gave me all this... 490 00:29:51,415 --> 00:29:54,335 - My own glorious purpose. 491 00:29:54,418 --> 00:29:56,295 "Cause the TVA is my life. 492 00:29:56,379 --> 00:29:58,506 And it's real because I believe it's real. 493 00:30:01,634 --> 00:30:04,136 Fair enough. You believe it's real. 494 00:30:04,220 --> 00:30:05,596 Yeah. 495 00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:07,390 So everything is written. 496 00:30:07,473 --> 00:30:09,642 Past, present, future. 497 00:30:09,725 --> 00:30:11,519 There's no such thing as free will. 498 00:30:11,602 --> 00:30:15,064 Well, I mean, you know, it's an oversimplification... 499 00:30:15,147 --> 00:30:16,649 So, in fact, in a way, 500 00:30:17,608 --> 00:30:23,030 you and I here at the TVA, we're the only ones who are actually free. 501 00:30:24,573 --> 00:30:26,492 Where are you going with this, Loki? 502 00:30:27,702 --> 00:30:29,036 How does it all end? 503 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:30,705 That's a work in progress. 504 00:30:30,788 --> 00:30:33,749 Oh, those lazy Time-Keepers. What are they waiting for? 505 00:30:33,833 --> 00:30:35,042 Au contraire. 506 00:30:35,126 --> 00:30:38,587 No. Because while we protect what came before, 507 00:30:38,671 --> 00:30:41,257 they're toiling away in their chamber, 508 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:45,636 untangling the epilogue from its infinite branches. 509 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:49,015 Ah, I see. So, when they're finished, what happens then? 510 00:30:49,098 --> 00:30:50,433 So are we. 511 00:30:50,516 --> 00:30:52,143 No more nexus events. 512 00:30:52,226 --> 00:30:53,269 Just order. 513 00:30:53,352 --> 00:30:55,980 And we meet in peace at the end of time. 514 00:30:57,148 --> 00:30:58,566 Nice, right? 515 00:31:00,818 --> 00:31:02,111 - Only order? - Mmm-hmm. 516 00:31:02,194 --> 00:31:04,864 No chaos? It sounds boring. 517 00:31:04,947 --> 00:31:06,657 I'm sure it does to you. 518 00:31:06,741 --> 00:31:08,534 You called me a scared little boy. 519 00:31:08,617 --> 00:31:10,077 I called you a lotta things. 520 00:31:10,161 --> 00:31:11,328 You did. 521 00:31:12,413 --> 00:31:13,581 You're wrong, though. 522 00:31:15,249 --> 00:31:17,126 You see, I know something children don't. 523 00:31:17,209 --> 00:31:18,502 What's that? 524 00:31:19,211 --> 00:31:21,464 That no one bad is ever truly bad. 525 00:31:22,923 --> 00:31:25,051 And no one good is ever truly good. 526 00:31:28,429 --> 00:31:29,722 Scared little boy. 527 00:31:30,598 --> 00:31:33,851 Yes, it was quite patronizing. I thought it was a bit too far, actually. 528 00:31:38,355 --> 00:31:39,690 You're very clever. 529 00:31:42,068 --> 00:31:43,069 I know. 530 00:31:45,488 --> 00:31:48,741 The Variant left something behind at an old crime scene. 531 00:31:48,824 --> 00:31:50,785 A cathedral. A candy box. 532 00:31:50,868 --> 00:31:52,161 An obvious anachronism. 533 00:31:52,244 --> 00:31:54,914 I gave it to Analysis, but they couldn't find anything real. 534 00:31:54,997 --> 00:31:57,583 - Why does that matter? - 'Cause now we have two variables. 535 00:31:57,666 --> 00:31:59,752 Apocalyptic natural disasters and... 536 00:32:03,005 --> 00:32:05,216 - Kablooie. What's that? 537 00:32:05,299 --> 00:32:07,718 Candy. Do you have candy on Asgard? 538 00:32:07,802 --> 00:32:09,220 Yeah. Grapes, nuts. 539 00:32:09,887 --> 00:32:11,680 No wonder you're so bitter. 540 00:32:12,348 --> 00:32:16,769 Okay. Kablooie was only sold regionally on Earth from 2047 to 2051. 541 00:32:16,852 --> 00:32:19,939 We need to cross-reference that with every apocalyptic event. 542 00:32:20,022 --> 00:32:21,107 I'm gonna give you half. 543 00:32:21,190 --> 00:32:22,775 Have a competition, see who finds it. 544 00:32:22,858 --> 00:32:24,360 - Sure. - You wanna bet something? 545 00:32:24,443 --> 00:32:25,820 - Yeah. - Gentleman's bet. 546 00:32:25,903 --> 00:32:28,906 Yeah, let's play for pride. Okay. May the best man win. Go. 547 00:32:30,157 --> 00:32:31,951 - Anything? - Uh... 548 00:32:32,034 --> 00:32:34,411 It's not the climate disaster of 2048. 549 00:32:35,079 --> 00:32:36,622 Or the tsunami of 2051. 550 00:32:36,705 --> 00:32:38,666 Let's go. Let's go. Come on. 551 00:32:38,749 --> 00:32:40,167 2050. 552 00:32:40,251 --> 00:32:42,711 The extinction of the swallow... Is that a thing? 553 00:32:42,795 --> 00:32:44,713 Completely screwed up the ecosystem. 554 00:32:44,797 --> 00:32:47,174 Krakatoa erupted in 2049 as well. 555 00:32:47,258 --> 00:32:48,467 No Kablooie. 556 00:32:48,551 --> 00:32:51,053 God, it's just one damn thing after another, isn't it? 557 00:32:51,137 --> 00:32:54,306 - Cyclone, famine, volcanoes, floods... - Got him. 558 00:32:57,768 --> 00:33:00,688 - That's where he is. Alabama, 2050. 559 00:33:02,189 --> 00:33:04,817 You're gonna take my job if I'm not careful. 560 00:33:06,861 --> 00:33:09,822 You want me to approve deployment of a fully-armed task force to... 561 00:33:09,905 --> 00:33:11,949 - Yeah. - The Variant's potential hiding spot? 562 00:33:12,032 --> 00:33:13,826 Haven Hills, Alabama, corporate town 563 00:33:13,909 --> 00:33:16,203 owned by Roxxcart until it's wiped out by a hurricane. 564 00:33:16,287 --> 00:33:17,788 All the food and supplies you need. 565 00:33:17,872 --> 00:33:19,456 If he likes it, there's no reason 566 00:33:19,540 --> 00:33:22,334 he can't keep going back and just camping out, over and over. 567 00:33:22,418 --> 00:33:24,628 And this is all based on a theory from the Variant 568 00:33:24,712 --> 00:33:27,673 - who just blew your previous mission? - Yeah, he's doing great. 569 00:33:27,756 --> 00:33:29,425 Mobius, as your friend, 570 00:33:29,508 --> 00:33:32,636 I have to tell you that trusting this man is not a good idea. 571 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:34,638 No. I know. But maybe he's worth the trouble. 572 00:33:34,722 --> 00:33:36,682 He just uncovered a huge hole in our security. 573 00:33:36,765 --> 00:33:38,309 That's what concerns me! 574 00:33:39,226 --> 00:33:41,145 I can handle him. Trust me. 575 00:33:41,228 --> 00:33:42,771 This is where we get our guy. 576 00:33:42,855 --> 00:33:44,440 You, I trust, but him. 577 00:33:44,523 --> 00:33:46,525 Listen, Ravonna, every instinct is telling me 578 00:33:46,609 --> 00:33:48,444 this is where we nail the Variant. 579 00:33:50,821 --> 00:33:53,365 Come on. You don't see me usually this worked up, right? 580 00:33:53,449 --> 00:33:55,034 I'm excited. 581 00:33:55,117 --> 00:33:57,119 I'm chomping at the bit. 582 00:33:59,163 --> 00:34:01,582 - Okay. - Yes. Okay. 583 00:34:01,665 --> 00:34:02,875 - But, Mobius? - Yeah? 584 00:34:04,835 --> 00:34:07,463 There's not much I can do if it doesn't work out. 585 00:34:07,546 --> 00:34:08,923 For all time. 586 00:34:09,006 --> 00:34:10,466 Always. 587 00:34:10,549 --> 00:34:11,634 Okay. 588 00:34:20,517 --> 00:34:21,894 We're on. 589 00:34:25,773 --> 00:34:27,524 We are doing some good work today. 590 00:34:27,608 --> 00:34:28,734 I thought so too. 591 00:34:28,817 --> 00:34:31,403 I'm tellin' you. You actually help us catch this Variant, 592 00:34:31,487 --> 00:34:33,030 and who knows, my friend. 593 00:34:33,113 --> 00:34:35,824 What, good enough for a face-to-face with the Time-Keepers? 594 00:34:35,908 --> 00:34:36,909 I didn't say that. 595 00:34:36,992 --> 00:34:39,411 - One step at a time. - All right. One step at a time. 596 00:34:39,495 --> 00:34:41,664 - Just in case. - Yeah, don't those feel... 597 00:34:41,747 --> 00:34:43,290 Absolutely not. 598 00:34:46,085 --> 00:34:47,753 Gather around for a briefing. 599 00:34:48,587 --> 00:34:51,840 Roxxcart is a vast superstore common to the era. 600 00:34:52,716 --> 00:34:55,427 It consists of a series of sprawling sections, 601 00:34:55,511 --> 00:34:57,680 including a large warehouse. 602 00:34:57,763 --> 00:35:01,934 This warehouse is being used by civilians as a shelter tr yin' to ride out the storm. 603 00:35:02,017 --> 00:35:04,853 Remember, this is a class ten apocalypse. 604 00:35:04,937 --> 00:35:06,939 While the Variant shouldn't know we're coming, 605 00:35:07,022 --> 00:35:09,942 he could be hiding anywhere and should be considered hostile. 606 00:35:10,025 --> 00:35:11,527 So stay alert. 607 00:35:11,610 --> 00:35:15,739 Every time there is an attack, the Variant steals a reset charge. 608 00:35:15,823 --> 00:35:17,241 He's planning something. 609 00:35:17,324 --> 00:35:18,659 We just don't know what. 610 00:35:18,742 --> 00:35:21,120 So keep an eye out for the missing charges, 611 00:35:21,203 --> 00:35:24,790 and if you see a Loki, prune it. 612 00:35:26,292 --> 00:35:28,294 The bad Loki, preferably. 613 00:35:58,907 --> 00:35:59,950 Anything? 614 00:36:00,034 --> 00:36:02,244 Nothing yet. Move out! 615 00:36:22,556 --> 00:36:23,849 The hell was that? 616 00:36:25,184 --> 00:36:28,812 That was me using magic to dry my clothes. 617 00:36:30,064 --> 00:36:33,567 So I don't announce myself with every squeaky footstep like the rest of you. 618 00:36:36,320 --> 00:36:38,781 Take both teams and sweep the storm shelter. 619 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:40,550 - Yes, ma'am. Loki and I are gonna 620 00:36:40,574 --> 00:36:42,242 check out the Green House. We'll meet... 621 00:36:42,326 --> 00:36:44,453 -No 622 00:36:44,536 --> 00:36:46,372 You go with D-90. He stays with me. 623 00:36:46,455 --> 00:36:48,499 What are you... He's under my supervision. 624 00:36:48,582 --> 00:36:50,125 This is my field op, Mobius. 625 00:36:50,209 --> 00:36:52,753 - If he's not a threat, then... - Of course he's a threat. 626 00:36:52,836 --> 00:36:54,396 - Remember the Time Theater? - Mobius... 627 00:36:54,463 --> 00:36:56,632 - I want him with me. - You are welcome to go back 628 00:36:56,715 --> 00:36:59,468 to the TVA and litigate with Renslayer, but right now... 629 00:36:59,551 --> 00:37:01,095 We're here. We're not going back. 630 00:37:01,178 --> 00:37:03,972 - The Variant is here. - Mobius, it's fine. It's fine. 631 00:37:04,973 --> 00:37:06,058 You can trust me. 632 00:37:07,267 --> 00:37:12,231 I understand I have to earn that, so, I will. 633 00:37:15,317 --> 00:37:19,154 Why is it the people you can't trust are always saying, "Trust me"? 634 00:37:20,823 --> 00:37:23,075 Okay, try to hang on to your Time Collar this time. 635 00:37:23,158 --> 00:37:24,827 We'll see you in the showroom. 636 00:38:00,988 --> 00:38:03,240 I am glad we're getting to spend this time together. 637 00:38:03,323 --> 00:38:04,324 - Quiet. 638 00:38:04,408 --> 00:38:06,208 - I'm saying we got off on the wrong... - Shh. 639 00:38:18,130 --> 00:38:19,381 Hey! 640 00:38:19,465 --> 00:38:21,258 Whoa, whoa. It's okay. It's okay. 641 00:38:21,341 --> 00:38:22,759 What are you doing? 642 00:38:22,843 --> 00:38:24,595 Shopping for plants. 643 00:38:26,597 --> 00:38:27,890 In this storm? 644 00:38:28,682 --> 00:38:30,100 It's a hurricane sale. 645 00:38:30,184 --> 00:38:31,977 Azaleas are half off. 646 00:38:32,561 --> 00:38:33,854 Could that be you? 647 00:38:36,482 --> 00:38:40,569 I mean, I probably would have worn a suit, but, yes, maybe. 648 00:38:55,709 --> 00:38:56,960 Is he dead? 649 00:38:57,044 --> 00:38:59,630 So, you're the fool the TVA brought in to hunt me down. 650 00:39:04,635 --> 00:39:10,015 So, you're the fool the TVA brought in to hunt me down. 651 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:15,979 Me, I presume. 652 00:39:16,063 --> 00:39:20,484 Please. If anyone's anyone, you're me. 653 00:39:25,864 --> 00:39:27,157 How nice to meet you. 654 00:39:27,241 --> 00:39:30,285 For the past hour we have seen winds intensifying. 655 00:39:30,369 --> 00:39:33,038 - Again, if you're just tuning in... 656 00:39:33,121 --> 00:39:35,332 Check the bags for the reset charges. 657 00:39:35,415 --> 00:39:37,209 You guys FEMA? 658 00:39:37,292 --> 00:39:38,335 National Guard? 659 00:39:39,002 --> 00:39:40,295 Could be any one of them. 660 00:39:40,379 --> 00:39:43,715 Well, hey, if you got a 'copter or other transport, 661 00:39:43,799 --> 00:39:44,967 now is the time to use it. 662 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:48,637 We got women and kids, and that weather ain't playin'. 663 00:39:48,720 --> 00:39:50,222 No, I'm sorry. We don't. 664 00:39:50,305 --> 00:39:52,140 Well, how the heck did you get here? 665 00:39:55,060 --> 00:39:56,061 What are you doing? 666 00:39:56,144 --> 00:39:59,231 Hey! These people are scared. 667 00:40:00,649 --> 00:40:02,651 They're about to die. They should be scared. 668 00:40:02,734 --> 00:40:04,027 Okay. Not of us. 669 00:40:04,778 --> 00:40:05,779 - Sir! - Take it easy. 670 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:08,282 What is it? 671 00:40:10,409 --> 00:40:14,204 It's real. It's real. It's real. 672 00:40:14,288 --> 00:40:18,166 It's real. It's real. It's real. 673 00:40:23,005 --> 00:40:24,756 Enchantment is a clever trick. 674 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:28,218 Cowardly, a bit amateur-ish, but clever. 675 00:40:28,302 --> 00:40:31,888 Almost as cowardly as working for the TVA. 676 00:40:32,556 --> 00:40:33,807 I'm working for me. 677 00:40:33,890 --> 00:40:35,851 You really believe that, don't you? 678 00:40:35,934 --> 00:40:36,935 Yeah. 679 00:40:38,103 --> 00:40:41,398 And here I was worried that they'd found a better version of me. 680 00:40:41,481 --> 00:40:43,650 Hi, are you guys looking for the disaster shelter? 681 00:40:43,734 --> 00:40:44,818 No. 682 00:40:57,706 --> 00:40:59,458 Oh, bless. 683 00:41:01,043 --> 00:41:04,421 Are you going to call your little friends for help? 684 00:41:15,098 --> 00:41:16,725 What's the matter? 685 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:19,269 You too scared to meet me face-to-face? 686 00:41:20,312 --> 00:41:21,355 Show yourself. 687 00:41:23,231 --> 00:41:25,901 You know, gaining their confidence was no mean feat. 688 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:32,157 Oh, my God. 689 00:41:33,450 --> 00:41:34,743 You went undercover. 690 00:41:36,161 --> 00:41:38,997 If you could possibly sheathe your smarm for a moment, 691 00:41:39,081 --> 00:41:41,208 I have an offer for you. That's why I found you. 692 00:41:42,542 --> 00:41:43,627 Go on. 693 00:41:45,712 --> 00:41:48,006 I'm going to overthrow the Time-Keepers. 694 00:41:50,092 --> 00:41:53,136 And, uh, cards on the table, 695 00:41:54,096 --> 00:41:56,264 I could use a qualified lieutenant. 696 00:41:58,600 --> 00:42:01,603 And I assume you mean... Me? 697 00:42:02,479 --> 00:42:03,814 What say you... 698 00:42:05,565 --> 00:42:06,566 Loki? 699 00:42:06,650 --> 00:42:09,194 Ugh. Don't call me that. 700 00:42:10,362 --> 00:42:11,697 You can call me... 701 00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:15,033 Randy. 702 00:42:16,076 --> 00:42:18,412 God. Now I understand why Thor found this so annoying. 703 00:42:18,495 --> 00:42:21,164 Enough with your games. I've been trying to help you. 704 00:42:21,248 --> 00:42:23,959 I kept them vulnerable at the Renaissance Fair for some time. 705 00:42:24,042 --> 00:42:26,044 Oh, gosh, and that was just so nice of you. 706 00:42:26,128 --> 00:42:30,590 But after eight to ten seconds of consideration, 707 00:42:30,674 --> 00:42:32,134 the answer is no. 708 00:42:33,385 --> 00:42:36,471 I'm not interested in ruling the Time Variance Authority. 709 00:42:42,644 --> 00:42:44,563 It's real. It's real. 710 00:42:44,646 --> 00:42:46,690 It was real. It was real. 711 00:42:46,773 --> 00:42:48,400 - What's real? What's... - It's real. 712 00:42:48,483 --> 00:42:50,110 - She's off the dial. - It's real. 713 00:42:50,193 --> 00:42:52,028 Look at me. - It's real. 714 00:42:52,112 --> 00:42:53,113 I wanna go home. 715 00:42:53,780 --> 00:42:55,157 We're gonna get you there. 716 00:42:56,158 --> 00:42:57,868 Call the TVA, let the infirmary know... 717 00:42:57,951 --> 00:42:59,911 No, no, no. I gave it away. 718 00:43:01,204 --> 00:43:03,165 - I gave it away. - What did you give away... 719 00:43:03,248 --> 00:43:05,083 The Time-Keepers, where they are. 720 00:43:06,460 --> 00:43:08,670 I gave it away how to find them. 721 00:43:10,172 --> 00:43:11,840 B-15, what is your status? 722 00:43:13,633 --> 00:43:16,970 B-15, come in. What's your status? 723 00:43:20,098 --> 00:43:21,933 B-15, do you copy? 724 00:43:36,364 --> 00:43:39,367 If you don't wanna rule the TVA, then what do you want? 725 00:43:39,451 --> 00:43:41,161 It doesn't matter. You're too late. 726 00:43:41,244 --> 00:43:43,288 I think you'll find I'm well ahead of schedule. 727 00:43:43,371 --> 00:43:45,123 I found your hiding place like that. 728 00:43:45,207 --> 00:43:47,959 I'd say that makes me the superior Loki, wouldn't you? 729 00:43:49,252 --> 00:43:52,672 I see. That's your plan. 730 00:43:52,756 --> 00:43:55,967 Lure us all here So you can blow the place up. 731 00:44:07,145 --> 00:44:08,230 I miss Randy. 732 00:44:12,359 --> 00:44:14,736 Thank you for helping me stall for time. 733 00:44:14,820 --> 00:44:17,030 You really do love to hear yourself talk. 734 00:44:17,113 --> 00:44:19,741 You're the first person to tell me that. 735 00:44:25,497 --> 00:44:27,165 I would never treat me like this. 736 00:44:28,041 --> 00:44:29,042 Hi. 737 00:44:37,968 --> 00:44:40,178 Oh, come on. Stop hiding. 738 00:44:54,568 --> 00:44:57,737 Loki, if you had any honor you'd fight me as yourself. 739 00:44:57,821 --> 00:44:59,197 I have shit to do. 740 00:44:59,281 --> 00:45:00,657 Enough! 741 00:45:12,711 --> 00:45:14,146 Mobius. - Where is he? 742 00:45:14,170 --> 00:45:15,881 - I lost him. - What happened? 743 00:45:15,964 --> 00:45:17,007 I... 744 00:45:17,090 --> 00:45:18,967 Looks like your favorite Loki betrayed you. 745 00:45:19,050 --> 00:45:20,135 Just move! 746 00:45:45,619 --> 00:45:47,621 What do you want from me? 747 00:45:47,704 --> 00:45:48,997 What is this about? 748 00:45:53,960 --> 00:45:56,379 Brace yourself, Loki. 749 00:46:01,509 --> 00:46:03,386 What do you want from me? 750 00:46:03,470 --> 00:46:05,180 What do you want from me? 751 00:46:05,263 --> 00:46:06,973 What do you want from me? 752 00:46:07,057 --> 00:46:08,308 What is this about? 753 00:46:08,391 --> 00:46:09,684 What do you want from me? 754 00:46:09,768 --> 00:46:11,853 What is this about? 755 00:46:11,937 --> 00:46:14,230 What do you want from me? 756 00:46:14,314 --> 00:46:15,899 What do you want from me? 757 00:46:15,982 --> 00:46:17,734 What is this about? 758 00:46:17,817 --> 00:46:20,070 What is this about? 759 00:46:20,153 --> 00:46:22,030 This isn't about you. 760 00:46:25,325 --> 00:46:26,451 Right. 761 00:47:00,860 --> 00:47:02,070 Where they going? 762 00:47:08,201 --> 00:47:09,619 That's not possible. 763 00:47:13,498 --> 00:47:17,919 This is Analyst 1182-E, uh, reporting a code, uh, 000. 764 00:47:18,003 --> 00:47:20,046 Branches rapidly forming at a slope... 765 00:47:20,130 --> 00:47:22,173 Somebody just bombed the Sacred Timeline. 766 00:48:10,722 --> 00:48:12,182 Loki! 767 00:48:13,516 --> 00:48:14,726 Loki, wait! 768 00:48:14,809 --> 00:48:17,103 Wait! Loki, wait! 769 00:48:20,690 --> 00:48:22,358 No! Wait, Loki! 770 00:48:23,860 --> 00:48:24,861 Damn it!