Loki "Breaking Brad" ending explained: How did the TemPad get in Sylvie's hand?
In the latest episode of "Loki" titled "Breaking Brad," Sylvie finally reunites with Loki and Mobius in 1977 London. Their mission is to track down X-5 and find out the whereabouts of Sylvie. However, they discover that X-5 has now assumed a new identity as a famous movie star named Brad Wolfe. While Loki and Mobius attempt to extract information from him, they are interrupted by O.B.'s concerns about the fate of the temporal loom. Eventually, a confrontation ensues between Sylvie, Loki, Mobius, and General Dox, resulting in a devastating bombing of numerous branched timelines.The highlight of this episode lies in the reunion between Loki and Sylvie. Loki's determination to find her is evident as he desperately searches for her location. Their meeting in a peaceful Oklahoma McDonald's is filled with tension, as they both have conflicting views on whether freeing the timeline is the right decision. The chemistry between Tom Hiddleston and Sophia Di Martino is palpable, showcasing the complex relationship between these two variants.As the season progresses, the characters of the TVA are slowly coming to terms with the revelation that they are all variants. B-15, who previously pruned Loki variants without hesitation, is now deeply affected by this new knowledge. X-5, likewise, decides to forge a new path as an actor instead of continuing his pursuit of Sylvie. Mobius, on the other hand, seems to be in denial about his own origins and remains steadfastly devoted to the TVA. It will be interesting to see how his character evolves and whether his backstory will be explored further in future episodes.In the midst of their investigations, Loki, Mobius, and B-15 capture X-5 and attempt to interrogate him. However, X-5 proves to be stubborn and taunts them instead. Loki and Mobius devise a plan to manipulate X-5 into revealing Sylvie's whereabouts. Although Sylvie initially refuses to help Loki, she eventually discovers through an enchanted X-5 that General Dox plans to bomb all the branching timelines. This revelation prompts Sylvie into action, and together with Loki and Mobius, they attack and neutralize Dox. Unfortunately, the damage is already done, and a significant number of timelines have been destroyed.Distraught by the TVA's failure to save the lives of those in the bombed timelines, Sylvie is determined to start over and burn it all down. This starkly contrasts with Loki's belief in staying and fixing the broken system. In the final scene of the episode, Sylvie returns to her branched timeline, her hand clutching He Who Remains' unique TemPad. It is apparent that this device played a role in Loki's time slipping, but its full capabilities and significance remain uncertain."Breaking Brad" offers viewers a comfortable installment with the dynamic duo of Mobius and Loki back together for some time-traveling adventures. The episode also showcases Loki's magic, a rarity in the TVA, and features composer Natalie Holt's captivating music, including a reimagined version of the Loki theme. With Sylvie fully back in the action and the pieces of the puzzle slowly falling into place, the second season of "Loki" continues to build anticipation. The whereabouts of Ravonna and Miss Minutes remain unknown, but the show's potential is abundant, leaving us eagerly awaiting what comes next.