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Loki is a high-ranking Marvel Cinematic Universe series that explores time travel and the Time Variance Authority across two seasons.
Loki is a 2021 drama and sci-fi fantasy series featuring 12 episodes. It holds a score of 8.2 on both TMDB and IMDb.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 15, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 8.2/10 (12904 votes)
- IMDb: 8.2/10 (490,292 votes)
- Seasons: 2 seasons, 12 episodes
- Rank among 2021 releases: about #6 of 123
Loki Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Loki Stacks Up
- Among the 123 English-language series that first aired in 2021 with at least 200 TMDB votes, Loki ranks about #6 by audience score, roughly the top 5 percent.
- Within drama alone, it ranks about #2 of 78 in the same group.
Loki ranks in the top 5 percent of 2021 series based on TMDB audience scores. Within the drama genre, it holds a position of approximately #2 out of 78 comparable series. Both seasons maintain high episode ratings, with season two's highest-rated episode reaching an 8.5.
Critics vs Audiences
- TMDB audiences give it 8.2/10 across 12904 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 8 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 8.4/10 on average (6 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative among 7 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Several TMDB reviewers noted the series is a great place to start off.
- Some reviewers highlighted the fantastic chemistry between Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers mentioned the story was a little muddled from start to finish.
- Some reviewers felt certain episodes were slower than others due to heavy story-building.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08 | 8/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2022-06 | 9/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2022-07 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | 10/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-08 | — | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-02 | 8/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Loki About? (Spoiler-Free)
After escaping with the Tesseract, an alternate Loki is captured by the Time Variance Authority, an organization overseeing the timeline. He must choose between facing deletion or assisting in the resolution of a significant threat to existence.
Loki at a Glance
Cast and Characters
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Sophia Di Martino as The Variant
- Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15
- Eugene Cordero as Casey
- Ke Huy Quan as OB
- Owen Wilson as Mobius
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Tom Hiddleston has maintained a strong track record with recent projects averaging 7.9 on TMDB. Wunmi Mosaku and Sophia Di Martino have also contributed to recent projects averaging 7.3 and 6.5 respectively.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Loki (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hiddleston avg 7.9/10 | What If...? (2021) | TV | Loki (voice) | 8.0/10 |
| What If...? (2021) | TV | Frost Giant Loki (voice) | 8.0/10 | |
| Tenzing (2026) | Movie | Ed Hillary | 8.2/10 | |
| Marvel Studios Legends (2021) | TV | Loki (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4/10 | |
| Sophia Di Martino avg 6.5/10 | Marvel Studios Legends (2021) | TV | Sylvie (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4/10 |
| The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) | Movie | Judith | 6.9/10 | |
| The Radleys (2024) | Movie | Lorna Felt | 5.2/10 | |
| Wunmi Mosaku avg 7.3/10 | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Movie | B-15 | 7.6/10 |
| The Social Reckoning (2026) | Movie | Raya | 7.0/10 | |
| Sinners (2025) | Movie | Annie | 7.5/10 | |
| Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) | TV | Dr. Roxane Sutton (voice) | 7.3/10 |
Season by Season
| Season | First aired | Episodes | Avg episode rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9, 2021 | 6 | 7.8/10 |
| 2 | Oct 5, 2023 | 6 | 7.9/10 |
The best-rated season in this sample is season 2 (7.9/10), whose top episode is "Glorious Purpose" (8.5/10).
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Disney Plus |
|---|
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 15, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
With a 8.2 score across both major platforms, the series represents a strong entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It successfully spanned two seasons before concluding.
It may suit you if:
- Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe interested in time travel and multiversal storylines.
- Viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas featuring complex anti-heroes and secret organizations.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers who prefer self-contained stories without complex, multi-season lore requirements.
Shows Like Loki
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| DC's Stargirl (2020) | 7.7/10 | Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. |
| The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) | 7.6/10 | Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame”, the Falcon, Sam Wilson and the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes team up in a global adventure that tests… |
| X-Men '97 (2024) | 8.7/10 | The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Loki?
On November 15, 2026 the IMDb rating was 8.2/10 from 490,292 votes. It changes as people vote.
Is Loki one of the best-rated 2021 series?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #6 of 123 English-language titles with at least 200 votes, as of November 15, 2026.
How many seasons does Loki have?
Loki has 2 season(s) and 12 episode(s) listed on TMDB. Status: Ended.
Who stars in Loki?
Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Ke Huy Quan.
Data checked on November 15, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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