| "Heart of the TVA" | |
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| Loki episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 4 |
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| Cinematography by | Isaac Bauman |
| Editing by | Paul Zucker |
| Original release date | October 26, 2023 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
"Heart of the TVA" is the fourth episode of the second season and tenth episode overall of the American television series Loki, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Loki. It sees Loki working with Mobius M. Mobius, Hunter B-15, and other members of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) to navigate the multiverse in order to find Sylvie, Ravonna Renslayer, and Miss Minutes. The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by head writer Eric Martin and Katharyn Blair, and directed by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson.
Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from the film series, starring alongside Sophia Di Martino (Sylvie), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Renslayer), Wunmi Mosaku (Hunter B-15), Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong (Miss Minutes), Neil Ellice, Jonathan Majors, and Owen Wilson (Mobius) reprising their roles from the first season, alongside Rafael Casal, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Ke Huy Quan. Development of the second season had begun by November 2020, which was formally confirmed in July 2021. In February 2022, Benson and Moorhead, and Martin were revealed to be directing and writing, respectively, the majority of the season.
"Heart of the TVA" was released on Disney+ on October 26, 2023. The episode received mixed reviews for its writing and ending, but received praise for its visuals, Benson & Moorhead's direction, and the performances (particularly those of Hiddleston, Di Martino,and Mbatha-Raw).