Loki episode 3 took a big step forward for the MCU - here's why

Loki episode 3 took a big step forward for the MCU - here's why
Spoilers for Loki Episode 3 follow. Loki Episode 3 has arrived on Disney Plus, and the latest entry in the God of Evil standalone series made two big reveals during its 42-minute run. The first is a major revelation regarding the Time Variation Authority, but we've already covered it in a separate explainer article. The second Loki episode 3 reveal, however, is an even bigger deal for some of the MCU fans out there, and viewers were delighted to discover that much of Loki's character has carried over from the comics to the MCU. In episode 3, Loki and Sylvie travel on a train to reach a certain city on Lamentis-1, a distant moon that is about to be destroyed by the planet it orbits. During the trip, the duo begin to open up about various aspects of their lives, including if they have known love. Sylvie asks Loki if he ever had eyes for "future princesses or maybe another prince", and this is where Loki drops the bombshell on him. "A little of both," Loki said. I suspect the same as you. That's right: Loki just confirmed that he's bisexual, and that's something Loki director Kate Herron was determined to confirm on the character's Disney Plus TV show. Speaking on Twitter after Episode 3 aired, Herron revealed that she still intends to confirm that the MCU version of Loki is bisexual. Not only that, but she also said that Loki's bisexuality is now canon in the MCU as well.

From the moment I joined @LokiOfficial, it was very important to me, and my goal, to acknowledge that Loki was bisexual. It's part of who he is and who I am as well. I know it's a small step, but I'm happy, and my heart is so full, to say it's now Canon in #mcu #Loki 💗💜💙 pic.twitter.com/lz3KJbewx823 June 2021 See More

Analysis: Loki's bisexuality is a big deal for the MCU

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(Image credit: Marvel Studios / Disney Plus) Loki's reveal is a huge moment for the MCU, especially after criticism of Marvel Studios for its symbolic inclusion of a gay character in Avengers: Endgame. Marvel has hinted that there are LGBTQ+ characters in the MCU - Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie, for example - but Loki is the first major superhero, villain or anti-hero to represent the LGBTQ+ community. Unsurprisingly, many LGBTQ+ MCU fans took to social media to express their joy at this reveal, with many responding to Herron's tweet to show their appreciation: <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Literally i started crying so much i had to interrupt the show before continuing thank you so much the fact that we can now say loki is bi canon in the mcu means a lot 🙏 Jun 23, 2021 See More The MCU is also expected to become a more diverse representation of the world around us in the near future. Marvel's Eternals is set to feature the first on-screen LGBTQ+ kiss between Brian Tyree Henry's character Phastos and her husband, who will be played by Haaz Sleiman. Hoping Marvel (and Disney) represent more LGBTQ+ characters that other MCU fans can relate to. Right now, though, Loki and Marvel's Eternals are the first steps toward more inclusivity in the MCU, and Herron should be applauded for taking a small step that will mean a lot to many viewers. The best Disney plus deals of the day