Episode 3 of Loki kicks off with our cunning femme fatale inquiring about the enigmatic Time-Keepers and the number of guardians safeguarding them, amidst the ambiance of a restaurant that's merely a holographic illusion. Back at the TVA, Sylvie stealthily enters, swiftly dispatching the guards with precision. Loki, not far behind, reappears from his foray outside, armed with a dagger and hot on Sylvie's heels, as she leaves a trail of chaos in her wake. He proposes a truce, but his words fall on stony ground, as she adamantly rejects being labeled as another Loki.
Despite their differences, fate compels them to forge an unlikely alliance when they're abruptly teleported to the doomed planet of Lamentis-1, year 2077, where asteroids rain down relentlessly. With the moon looming as a catastrophic threat, time is of the essence. Yet, within the confines of their makeshift shelter, they argue fiercely over the TemPad, their sole means of escape.
Their stalemate leads them to venture into a neon-purple hued shanty town, a desolate landscape that offers little respite. Realizing they need a colossal power source to recharge the TemPad, they confront a solitary woman, who's less than thrilled by their presence. She reveals that the planet's inhabitants have fled on evacuation ships, and the only way to reach them is via a speeding train.
Determined, Loki and Sylvie sneak aboard the train, disguised and navigating the carriages with caution. In this moment of relative tranquility, they delve into the depths of their motivations, their conversations interspersed with lighthearted moments over drinks as they ponder the complexities of love. Seeking to liven up the atmosphere, Loki indulges in a bout of drunken revelry, breaking into an impromptu dance and song, filling the carriage with unexpected vitality.
At long last, the guards arrive, their intentions clear: to apprehend Loki, hindered by his lack of a ticket. This confrontation inevitably spirals into a fierce clash, as the guards face off against Loki and Sylvie in a battle of wills. Amidst the chaos, the duo is forcibly ejected, their exit marred by the destruction of the TemPad.
As they sit in unison, surrounded by the aftermath, Loki and Sylvie devise a daring plan to commandeer the ark. This act, though, comes with an unforeseen consequence—a renewed journey on foot, through uncharted territories.
As they traverse, a revelation unfolds: the variants housed within the TVA are but ordinary souls, not the products of the Time Keepers' machinations as once believed. This discovery adds a layer of complexity to their quest.
Arriving in town, the pair braces for the impending doom, the looming moon a harbinger of destruction set to collide with the planet. When Loki is felled by an unforeseen obstacle, all seems lost in the face of impending doom. Yet, in a last-ditch effort, Loki harnesses his telekinetic prowess, striving to deflect a plummeting debris that threatens to crush them.
But their efforts prove futile, as time runs out and they stand witness, helpless, to the ark's catastrophic descent. The sky darkens, the ground trembles, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.
