Marvel Studios’ “Loki” returned for its highly anticipated second season on Disney+ after a successful first season that delved deep into the intriguing world of the Time Variance Authority. The season two premiere of “Loki” achieved the distinction of being the second most-watched season premiere on Disney+ in 2023. Starring Tom Hiddleston as the cunning God of Mischief, the show garnered an impressive 10.9 million views worldwide within three days of its Disney+ release.

The only Disney+ season premiere to surpass “Loki” in 2023 viewership numbers was the third season premiere of “The Mandalorian,” which debuted on Disney+ in March.

Not only did the second season of “Loki” capture the attention of viewers, but it also earned praise from critics. With an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the season is considered “certified fresh,” and it boasts an impressive 94% audience score on the same platform.

Since his introduction in the 2011 film “Thor,” Loki has evolved into one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel Universe. He has played significant roles in blockbuster films like “The Avengers” (2012), has a thriving merchandise line on shopDisney.com, and can even be spotted at Disney’s California Adventure as part of Avengers Campus.

“Loki” on Disney+ promises more excitement to come in its second season, with the show’s executive producer, Kevin Wright, expressing enthusiasm about further exploring this captivating world.

The series is now available for streaming on Disney+, with new episodes releasing on Thursdays at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.

The cast of “Loki” Season 2 includes Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan, and Owen Wilson.

Directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Dan DeLeeuw, and Kasra Farahani, the series consists of six episodes. The executive producers include Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Kevin R. Wright, Tom Hiddleston, Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, Eric Martin, and Michael Waldron, with Trevor Waterson serving as co-executive producer. Eric Martin is the head writer of the series.