Is Loki loved by MCU fans mostly because of Tom Hiddleston's looks?

Loki's TV show is premiering from June 9 on Disney+ and Disney+Hotstar in India.

So I think it's a good time to talk about this character. Loki is considered the second best MCU villain after Thanos (excluding TV shows) by majority of MCU fans. Not really a big achievement because most MCU villains are not good enough in character development.

Loki got good character development because he has appeared in multiple films unlike other MCU villains who didn't return after one or two films.

When Loki first appeared in the first Thor film, audience liked him more than the titular character. Reasons were Tom Hiddleston being more good looking and a much better actor than Chris Hemsworth, along with Loki being a more interesting character than Thor.

Marvel didn't really know what to do with Thor's character until he got a soft reboot in Ragnarok, which sky rocketed his popularity since then among the audience.

Unlike Thor, audience loved Loki since the start and always wanted to see more of him. While him being an interesting villain is one thing, MCU movies and the fans gloss over all the shit he has done, specifically in the first Avengers where he was the main villain.

I honestly don't think he's a very layered character like his fans make him out to be. He's more or less a big jerk and there's nothing really deep about him. He wanted to become the king of Asgard in place of his brother in the first Thor film. His fans justify that by portraying him as a poor and misunderstood soul which is far from truth.

His motivations of joining Thanos and trying to conquer Earth in the first Avengers don't make complete sense. His atrocities in this film is justified by his fans by making up this head canon that he was in the influence of the mind stone.

He kind of redeemed himself in The Dark World only to again end up betraying his father and brother. He ONCE AGAIN redeemed himself in Ragnarok only to stupidly die in Infinity War. I'm saying stupidly because a smart character like Loki thinking that he could kill Thanos, to attack him like that never made sense. It's just lazy writing to kill off his character, only to bring him back from the dead for the THIRD time in his upcoming show.

So why is Loki such a popular character? He's funny and charming, but that doesn't completely explain him having such a huge fan base, which only leaves one reason that he's loved because he's played by Tom Hiddleston who is extremely good looking.

Otherwise it doesn't make any sense on why Captain Marvel is hated just for being arrogant, while a full-fledged villain like Loki is loved and glorified for being a jerk.

Nope character arc is more interesting than Thor. He is an interesting villain otherwise Hemsworth is anyday 10 times better looking than Hiddleston. Also if you guys really want to see a good looking Loki see the one in Disney Land.

Loki is my most favorite MCU character... And Tom playing him has nothing to do with it!

I like Loki not Tom

There's a reason why fans scream more for Loki/Tom than Thor/Chris.

Its not only Loki or Tom, its the way Loki's been written in the comics and the way Tom brought him to life. Casting wise = 100%

Loki is crazy and unpredictable yet charming and charismatic. If you either have read the comics or notice the way he was written in Thor 1, you would never guess what he would do next.

That, combined with his back story, his childhood neglect, lack of belonging somewhere and intense vulnerability makes him a fan favourite, even if its badly written (a.k.a Ragnarok and IW). Because people can relate to either both or just one of the bold part.

Additionally, Tom Hiddleston is a phenomenal actor. The way he understood Loki and portrayed him is amazing. Every layer and emotion was so emmaculately played, Hiddleston did not rely on his gentlemanly British charm or his striking looks. 👏

Lol Chris Hemsworth is way better looking than Tom Hiddleston . Thor’s character was incredibly boring till Thor : Ragnarok while Loki’s character was interesting from the beginning.

That guy isn’t good looking. He’s average. His character is entertaining

The best combination is when you have a good looking guy with 6 pack abs an he’s a total asshole. Those are the best characters 😆

Loki is more popular cos how amazing his character sketch is , from him being crazy and charismatic to his backstory to the character development.. that’s what fans wanna see

If we are talking about looks then Chris is far better looking than Tom so it’s not about looks ..

And about captain marvel she’s good and all but if given an option I would choose to see scarlet witch and black widow over her anyday as they are more interesting than her

Originally posted by: ninny

Nope character arc is more interesting than Thor. He is an interesting villain otherwise Hemsworth is anyday 10 times better looking than Hiddleston. Also if you guys really want to see a good looking Loki see the one in Disney Land.

Eh I've always seen MCU fans going gaga over Loki/Tom being so hot and sexy. Thor/Hemsworth too is considered extremely good looking but Loki's appeal is much more.

Originally posted by: TheMinion

Loki is my most favorite MCU character... And Tom playing him has nothing to do with it!

Then why is he your favorite?