Loki (2021)

Kernel Score: 91% · 12,247 ratings

Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2021-06-09

Seasons: 2 · 12 episodes

Is Loki worth watching?

Worth watching. A playful Marvel series where Loki, caught by a time-police bureaucracy, is forced to help fix the timeline. Inventive design and a witty lead make it fun, though it works best if you know the Marvel films.

Watch it if you

  • like time-travel and multiverse stories
  • enjoy witty, charming anti-heroes
  • already follow the Marvel films

Skip it if you

  • haven't seen the Marvel films
  • dislike heavy sci-fi rules and explanations

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Loki

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After stealing the Tesseract during the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” an alternate version of Loki is brought to the mysterious Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline. They give Loki a choice: face being erased from existence due to being a “time variant” or help fix the timeline and stop a greater threat.

Loki parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Loki is a Marvel superhero sci-fi series involving time travel and cosmic stakes.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Action sequences and sci-fi peril occur but are moderate, consistent with TV-14.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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  • WandaVision (2021) — 92%: Another Marvel show that plays with form and mystery.
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  • Severance (2022) — 96%: Cleverly odd workplace mystery.
  • Quantum Leap (1989) — 88%: Classic time-hopping series about fixing the past.
  • What If...? (2021) — 85%: Animated Marvel take on alternate timelines.

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Loki FAQ

Is Loki worth watching?

Worth watching. A playful Marvel series where Loki, caught by a time-police bureaucracy, is forced to help fix the timeline. Inventive design and a witty lead make it fun, though it works best if you know the Marvel films.

Where can I watch Loki?

In the US you can stream Loki on Disney+.

Is Loki OK for kids?

Loki is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Loki is a Marvel superhero sci-fi series involving time travel and cosmic stakes.

What shows are like Loki?

If you liked Loki, try WandaVision, Moon Knight, Hawkeye and Severance.