If you're looking for something like Thor or Iron Man or Spider-Man: Homecoming in TV format, this will probably disappoint you. There's some comedy and action for sure, but the vibe is a lot more Captain America: The Winter Soldier meets Dr. Strange.

Somehow, they created a political drama science fiction psychological thriller mystery action adventure fantasy.

And I LOVE IT.

Tom Hiddleston is so incredibly charming, and he's surrounded by a fantastic cast. The characters and the world they live in are equal parts fascinating, endearing, and unsettling.

The first few episodes are a bit clunky, but the writers had lots and lots of world building to do here. The plot is very much its own thing that has almost nothing to do with the events of the MCU thus far.

Aside from one or two "hi, this is Loki, and this is how he got here" scenes early on, most everything happening on the show is something the MCU has never shown us before. No one here cares much about S. H. I. E. L. D. or Infinity Stones.

So there's some track laying in the beginning, but then the show shifts gears and it's full speed ahead. Episode after episode, the show gets even better, steadily climbing towards a glorious conclusion.

Trust me, those who think the show isn't about Loki didn't stick around long enough.

I really enjoyed the first season, and I loved the second season even more. It's become one of my favorite shows from the last few years.

It's been a long, long time since I've enjoyed something from the MCU this much.

Honestly, I feel like this show is my reward for having tolerated the Thor films (except Ragnarok, which was genuinely delightful).

Loki is a gift.