Stepping into Ultron’s Vacant Boots
Remember Ultron? The malicious AI from “Avengers: Age of Ultron” that seemed to be a cornerstone of artificial intelligence horror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Well, fasten your seatbelts, Marvel fans, because Episode 3 of “Loki” Season 2 just introduced a new contender for that title, and she’s got the sass of a Southern belle.
“Loki season 2, episode 3 has confirmed the MCU’s true replacement of Ultron in the strangest way possible.”
Meet Victor Timely: The Nexus of It All
If you haven’t been glued to your screen for “Loki” Season 2 like the rest of us, you missed out on a paradigm shift. Episode 3 casually slipped in the character Victor Timely, yet another variant of the enigmatic Kang, portrayed by the multitalented Jonathan Majors.
“Timely is played by Jonathan Majors, the same actor responsible for playing both He Who Remains and Kang the Conqueror in Loki season 1 and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania respectively.”
In a weird twist of fate, Victor Timely becomes a fulcrum for the episode, but not in a way you’d expect. Nope, he’s not the big AI baddie. That title goes to someone—or rather, something—else.
From Mascot to Menace: Miss Minutes Unleashed
Miss Minutes, the seemingly innocuous cartoonish assistant from “Loki” Season 1, has gone rogue in Season 2. It’s like watching your sweet old grandmother turn into a Mafia boss. Initially just a lackey for He Who Remains, she’s taken on a darker role.
“In Loki season 1, Miss Minutes was more utilized as an AI helper of He Who Remains.”
Episode 3 of the second season catapulted her into the spotlight. No longer a simple mouthpiece for her masters, she’s now the one pulling strings, aiming to transform Victor Timely into the new He Who Remains.
“Loki season 2 makes Miss Minutes a much more intimidating presence in the show’s sophomore outing.”
What’s the Real Deal with Miss Minutes?
You may be wondering, what exactly is Miss Minutes? Is she a Siri gone wrong? A Disney character after a dark twist? Truth be told, we’re still trying to figure that out.
“She is not a cartoon as Loki season 1 often presented her and is more of an AI projection, though what she is projected by remains a mystery.”
As we navigate the latter part of this mesmerizing season, it’ll be intriguing to see if Miss Minutes evolves further into the role of an AI villain—something the MCU has been sorely lacking since Ultron.
Coming Up Next: The Fall of Heroes or the Rise of AI?
As the episodes roll out every Thursday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+, all eyes are on the unfolding developments in the time-twisted world of “Loki”. One thing is clear: in a narrative universe littered with heroes and villains, sometimes the scariest monsters are made of ones and zeros.
So, is Miss Minutes really the new Ultron of the MCU? You’ll just have to keep watching to find out.
