"I"m Getting Infinity War Flashbacks": Marvel Fans Are Distraught By Loki Season 2 Episode 5
WARNING: This article includes SPOILERS from Loki season 2, episode 5, "Science/Fiction"
Summary
- Fans of Loki season 2 are experiencing strong emotions after watching episode 5, with some drawing parallels to Avengers: Infinity War.
- Social media reactions show that viewers are having flashbacks to the intense final moments of Infinity War, expressing their shock and disbelief.
- The episode's ending, which reminds viewers of Infinity War, has left an impact on fans, sparking discussions and comparisons on social media.
Loki season 2, episode 5, "Science/Fiction" has officially dropped on Disney+ and Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are having strong reactions to the latest installment. The end is near for Loki season 2, as Tom Hiddleston's Disney+ adventure is closing in on its highly anticipated finale. While the MCU TV show is pushing the Multiverse Saga forward, the world was eagerly waiting to learn how this week's episode of Loki season 2 was going to play out.
Following the cliffhanger ending of Loki season 2, episode 4, the arrival of episode 5, "Science/Fiction," received strong feelings on social media as it didn't take long for MCU viewers to have their jaws dropped. Similar to last week, Loki season 2, episode 5, "Science/Fiction," didn't tease too much about the upcoming episode, as Marvel Studios is keeping the finale tightly under wraps and how it sets up the future of the MCU timeline.
Dealing with the consequences of the last episode, Avengers: Infinity War got brought up numerous times, as @captaincupkicks was "getting Infinity War flashbacks," which was one of the most tragic moments in the whole MCU.
For @giselleb1234, they had "immediate Avengers: Infinity Wars PTSD," while pointing out similarities to Thanos' snap.
To take it a step further, @sandeep_sanmeyo called the events of Loki season 2, episode 5, "worst than [the] snap."
@wrldofloki expressed that they thought they had "clicked on Loki episode 5" rather than re-watching Avengers: Infinity War.
To add some comedy to it, @kntyhero called Loki season 2, episode 5, the Wish version of Avengers: Infinity War, making a hilarious comparison in the snap VFX.
While Avengers: Infinity War became infamous for the snap's dusting effects, @PinstripedDiva labeled the ones in Loki season 2, episode 5, "the spaghetti-fication."
Finally, @MeggieAlexandra called Loki season 2, episode 5 out for "giving Infinity War vibes."